Sabrina Henry
First place goes to Sabrina Henry for her beautiful tulip photo. I really enjoyed the balance and color of the image, but what pushed me over was the one lone tulip bending out in between the rows. It’s a wonderful image…Congrats!
Laurie Higby-Fletcher
Second place goes to Laurie Higby-Fletcher with her male Cardinal. This image just really pops out and the vignette and burning really bring the Cardinal into the focus. Great color, great detail…well done! I want to thank everyone for participating, and keep following for our next contest.
As some of you know I was interviewed by Heber Vega last week and I want to give a very sincere thank you to those of you who took the time to stop over to Heber’s blog HERE. And…A very special thanks to those of you who left some kind remarks. I know firsthand the power of encouragement. If it wasn’t for your support and feedback this blog wouldn’t be possible because frankly I wouldn’t have the desire to write it. So thanks once again for reminding me that I have the best group of readers around.
Last note: I’ve been very busy this last week getting ready for my upcoming trip to India to photograph Kumbh Mela festival in Haridwar. Packing for this trip has proven to be a little more difficult than my previous trips. Usually I have the gear nailed down and it’s just a matter of figuring out the clothing– how many pairs of socks…how many boxers…how many pants…do I take my red hat or my brown hat? (because I look good darn good in the red hat…;) But, no this time it’s all about the gear, simply because of the variety of shooting I’m planning on doing. I have all my street photography gear, my landscape stuff, and then portable portrait gear. The reality is I probably won’t need all of it, so the selection process of trying to narrow down exactly what’s in and what’s out is pretty rough this time around. But at the same time I don’t want to be half way around the world wishing I had just that one piece of gear I left out. But rest assured, once I have my final selection figured out I’ll make sure to share it with all of you. But for right now the one thing we know for sure is I’m taking the red hat 
p.s. Sabrina and Laurie, the contest winners, should contact me at john@batdorffphotography.com with their addresses so I can get the prizes off to you as soon as possible.
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I never expected to win with all the fabulous photographs that were entered including Laurie’s Cardinal which I could only describe with one word “Wow”. Congratulations Laurie!
Thank you so much, John! I know I speak for all your fans and readers when I say we appreciate not only these contests where we can share our work but all your blog postings. Keep us posted as you travel through India!
Sabrina.Congrats to you . .. what an amazing photo . . .. and so pleased to actually know you.
Love these photos. Very much deserving.
Thanks for your comments Karen….I think everyone did a great job. John
I also never expected to win. Every chance I get I check out the contests and this is the first time I have entered. I am amazed by the talent and all the photos that truly represented Spring. Great work everyone.
Thank you John, you amaze, awe and inspire me. I will be praying for you to have a safe trip and many great shots. Many blessing and many thanks. Smiles to everyone.
Laurie,
Thanks for your sweet comment and for participating in the contest. Your image was wonderful. I’ll have you prize out to you shortly. Take care, John
Congrats to the winner awesome pics and to john good luck on the trip .I know what you mean john I used half of what i brought on my last big shoot
Many congrats to the winners of the contest. The entries are awesome and the wins are much deserved.
Wishing you the best on the trip john!
Julie…thanks.
Love looking at all of the photos – nice job you two winners!
John – I think we need to see the red hat! Travel safely and have a great trip – can’t wait to see what you see…
Thanks for the comment. I’ll see what I can do on the hat front…;) take care, John
I have a brite red hat Canon I love it BUT It doesnt make you stand out and sometimes wreaks getting the pics
But again if you dont want lost in a crowd it maybe what you want
Those are two stunning images, congrats to Sabrina and Laurie. The contest was full of great photos. The interview with Heber Vega was also great to read John. Have a great time in India John, and remember David du Chemin’s motto when packing
That might help.
LOL…trust me I’ve been reminding myself. But, I sure do love my gear…;)
Congratulations to the winners! I am in awe looking at everyone’s photos! I am an aspiring photographer w/ a pretty basic camera… so, I’m curious, what kind of camera does everyone use, why do you like it and how did you learn? I have a good eye, now I just need the equipment to see what I see when I look at the world.
Love the tulips and love that you got right down there to take it from a more interesting angle. Nice job
John:
Beautiful images, what a difficult decision in picking a winner. Loved both perspectives on the tulips and the cardinal.
Have a safe journey to India. I am looking forward to the amazing shots you will come back with.
Kathy
Kathy,
Thanks for the comments. John