And the Winners Are....

The Forest of Light 'n Dark Photo Contest ended Sunday, May 8 and we now have some winners! I was amazed at how many people entered pictures, there were over 100 entries, which made the decision even tougher. Next time I think I will put a limit on how many entries each, but it's so nice to see such wonderful pictures from both sims :) I want to thank each and every one of you for entering the contest and as always, for your gracious support of both Enchanted and Bewitched. Below I've listed the winners all together, and then posted their pictures below that. I will also send a notice in Flickr plus put a sign up on the sims about the winners. Their pictures will be displayed at the entry point of the gallery over Enchanted. Thank you again and CONGRATULATIONS to the winners!

Forest of Light 'n Dark Contest Winners

Best Overall Picture: Faery Portal by Tamzin Xigalia

I was so impressed with Tamzin's picture that I had to make a separate award for it. I thought the way she incorporated both sims into this picture was amazing and wonderful. It showed the significance of a light and dark side in many things, including fairies!

Enchanted Winners

1. The Guard by Shuri Dreamscape

2. Unicorn Protector by Tamzin Xigalia

3. Fairy Entry by Fina Ethaniel

Honorable Mentions

Little Red Riding Hood by Podenga

Golden Cave Entry by Yellow Core

Bewitched Winners

1. Step Into the Unknown by Oephelia1

2. Scarecrow by Podenga

3. Dark Dancer by Ursula Floresby

Honorable Mentions

Shine by Oephelia1

Sorceress Entry by Softpaw Sommer

Special Magical Mention

Lost in Paradise and Angel in the Dark by Maxwelle Gregan

I wanted to give credit to this artist for showing the contrast between light and dark in a very unique way. She placed a dark fairy in Enchanted and an angel in Bewitched, showing that there can be good and bad in both categories.


And here are the other winning pictures...

1st Place Enchanted: The Guard by Shuri Dreamscape

2nd Place Enchanted: Unicorn Protector by Tamzin Xigalia

3rd Place Enchanted: Fairy Entry by Fina Ethaniel

Honorable Mention Enchanted: Little Red Riding Hood by Podenga

Honorable Mention Enchanted: Golden Cave Entry by Yellow Core

1st Place Bewitched: Step Into the Unknown by Oephelia1

2nd Place Bewitched: Scarecrow by Podenga

3rd Place Bewitched: Dark Dancer by Ursula Floresby

Honorable Mention Bewitched: Shine by Oephelia1

Honorable Mention Bewitched: Sorceress Entry by Softpaw Sommer

Special Magical Mention Bewitched: Angel in the Dark by Maxwelle Gregan

Special Magical Mention Enchanted: Lost in Paradise by Maxwelle Gregan

End of Photo Contest

We have some great entries that have been submitted for the Forest of Light 'n Dark Photo Contest! Acceptance of submissions is now officially over and we will be choosing the winners by this Wednesday the 11th of May. It will be a tough decision! If you're interested, I have placed all the entries (in no particular order) by sim in 7 separate Galleries within Flickr. We had a total of 105 entries :D Here is the link to my Flickr galleries:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pinkpantherr/galleries

Once the winners are announced, I will give the prizes and also display the winning artwork at the landing point of the Fantasy Kaleidoscope Gallery over Enchanted. Stay tuned!! :)

Enter the Forest of Light 'n Dark Photo Contest!

FOREST OF LIGHT 'N DARK PHOTO CONTEST
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We are celebrating the opening of the new Fantasy Kaleidosope Gallery with a fun photo contest! Please submit a picture you took at either Enchanted (light) or Bewitched (dark), or you can submit one from each! We will be giving away prizes for each sim individually. They are:

FIRST PLACE: 5000L
SECOND PLACE: 3000L
THIRD PLACE: 1000L

Yes, that's right, you have the opportunity to win up to 10,000L if you enter pictures from both sims :) The winners will also be displayed in the gallery entrance for a while, then moved into the gallery as art on exhibit.
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You may submit as many pictures as you'd like. We are not judging based on how well your pictures are edited or processed, because we realize not everyone has the means to do that. We are looking more for originality, most magical, and most interesting.

Please submit the pictures either here in SL in a notecard labelled "Photo Contest Entry" as the title to Natalie Montagne (Nat Enchanted) OR to the Flickr Enchanted and Bewitched group:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/enchantedelvenrealm/

Please be sure and label ALL entries "Photo Contest Entry" as the title either way you submit them. Also, don't forget to list your avie's full name. You may put a title or description with the photo if you'd like.
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We will accept contest submissions from now until Sunday, May 8. We will take a day or two to decide and announce the winners on Wednesday, May 11.

Please let Natalie Montagne know if you have any questions. Otherwise, enjoy!!