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Went through this set many, many times. I was trying to get them down to about 300, but there were just too many good shots. It killed me to take out at least 300 of them for very minor technical reasons.
One thing I love about portraits is seeing the amazing diversity of people, styles and cultures. It is just wonderful!
Great work everyone!
Portraits are my favorites! Great work here.
You’ve got at least a hundred "winners" in this group. How do you EVER pick one out from them?? I’m stunned and inspired…..
Wow. So many incredible shots. I would not want to be judging this competition!
How can I know if you really get my portrait photos?
freaking incredible man you can’t go wrong which ever one you choose good luck picking
Honored to have one of my photos nominated!!! 🙂 There are so many great photos here, and so much talent!
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Goodness ! Every time I go through these, something different catches my eye. SOOO glad, I am not a judge. Awesome work here folks.
Lovely works! Good luck!
Rooting for 309! I’m honored my image is even amongst these works of art!
Thanks for the Nominations in two categories!!! Good Luck everyone!
Thank you for selecting my photo,Michael!I’m extremely happy and thankful.
Seem that rule #4 was overruled. Sad.
Holy cow! One of my photos made it to the Portrait nominees too. My hearts a-pounding 🙂 These photos are just too gorgeous. I think I’ve look through them three times already. Best of luck judging! This is going to be so difficult for you to choose! ah!
wew.. i made it in the portrait nomination… thank you so much:)
Thanks Michael!! So glad I made the first cut!!
@Tengo Yeah. Seems the honor rule was broken time over time. Makes it really hard for students/amateurs to compete.
Wow I feel so honored to be included with the others in this section. Really trying to work on the tech side of my work and looks like the hard work is starting to pay off. Thank You for the vote of confidence and just being nominated has made my year! Good Luck to everyone!
Wow 2 photos of mine are selected 🙂 I’m very honored to be one of your nominees. Wish the best for all contestant ^_^
I realize that the honor rule was probably broken on a few of these shots, but I’m very much an amateur and have had photos of mine make it through in a couple of the divisions, so there is still room for everyone. Michael is only one person and is doing the best he can and I thank him for this contest.
Thank you Michael, there are so many great shots in all groups, I’m so happy to be nominated in two of them, good luck to everyone…..
The last 2 contests were won by photographers who were not pros and I will never reward people for being "mediocre’. I want everyone to be and give their absolute BEST. Winners will be screened before they are announced, if anyone has broken the rule and is a clear pro – they will be disqualified.
Yay! I am so stoked to see that my 2 photos got nominated!!! So awesome, although there is no way I am gonna win it against all the other amazing photos. But I am totally stoked! {jumping up and down}
Nice work everyone…!
Picture number 86, which is the awesome portrait of a guy blowing out smoke, was an entry for the National Geographic 2011 photo contest…
Thank you Michael for picking my photo of my 5 year old and my 70 year old Argus camera! It is an honor to be an amateur and get picked with so many wonderful photos!!
Feels great to be nominated among these wonderful portraits. 🙂
Woohoo – I made it! Thanks, Mike, for having this contest!!!