With out further ado, (as I think I’ve ado’d for a bit too long on this one), here are my top 8 picks of the very first Mostly Lisa Photography Contest. There were so many amazing photographs, but I had to pick the photos that best represented the theme “Summertime”. And here they are:
The Anonymous Surfer by Nik Fletcher.
Sunset Photos at Sunset Bar and Grille in Duck NC by Christopher Blunck.
“Fireworks over Downtown San Diego” by Buto Hairs.
“Splash” by Nathan Makan.
Summer Ride by Rob and Lauren
“admirando… / admiring…” by Adalberto Pita.
“Carnivale” by Scott Bradley.
“Summer friends” by Ivan Gomez.
Who do you think should be crowned the first Mostly Lisa photography champion and win this super sweet prize :o?
Stephen Michael Kellat said on October 13th, 2008 at 12:22 am
I vote for: “Fireworks over Downtown San Diego” by Buto Hairs.
Travis said on October 13th, 2008 at 12:23 am
They’re all great, but I think I’ll have to give my vote to Summer Ride by Rob and Lauren. It’s simple, but unusual.
tyfn said on October 13th, 2008 at 12:23 am
Great idea Lisa. My favourite is The Anonymous Surfer.
JAMIT said on October 13th, 2008 at 12:25 am
its pretty tough, but i think i would have to pick the fireworks over downtown san diego as my favorite. Its pretty tough they are all great images. For me I would say carnivale comes in a very close second, but those are just my thoughts
kristarella said on October 13th, 2008 at 12:27 am
They are too cool!
I think I have to say,
1. Summer Ride
2. Fireworks over Downtown San Diego
3. The Anonymous Surfer
Well done everyone! Inspiring photographs.
p.s. Sorry if I’m messing up your voting system with ranks!
p.p.s. I like how you’ve simplified your sidebar.
Daynah said on October 13th, 2008 at 12:29 am
So hard to decide! I love them all. But I think I’m going to pick “The Anonymous Surfer” by Nik Fletcher. I just really love the soft night tones.
Good luck everyone! Those are great prizes Lisa. :)
Anna said on October 13th, 2008 at 12:29 am
Great selection, Lisa and thanks for sharing.
I’d say Anonymous Surfer is my fav!
Cesar said on October 13th, 2008 at 12:40 am
My vote goes to:
The Anonymous Surfer by Nik Fletcher.
niiiice prize, like it :)
TheMacMommy said on October 13th, 2008 at 12:43 am
wow. Tough to decide. I have to say the fireworks over downtown San Diego is probably my favorite and then next would be Carnivale and then Surfer then Sunset. I like Fireworks and Carnivale for the level of difficulty because I’ve taken photos like those and can appreciate the shutter speed and intensity of trying to capture those shots. Shots like that are carefully crafted, I feel.
Miiitch said on October 13th, 2008 at 12:44 am
Hmmm, my vote goes to Anonymous Surfer. Pretty awesome!
ps I already have a mostlylisa tshirt and one of those monkeys — I even have an elephant :) — so I think you should reward me with a wordpress button for … being awesome or something.
pps it’s my birthday tomorrow!! tomorrow as in tuesday, seeing as it’s monday morning shortly before 1am…
afif tabish said on October 13th, 2008 at 12:45 am
Hey good looking.
I have to go with “Fireworks over Downtown San Diego” by Buto Hairs. Its sweet.
Cheers.
Luc said on October 13th, 2008 at 1:03 am
My vote goes for “Summer Ride by Rob and Lauren”.
Dimitriou said on October 13th, 2008 at 1:24 am
My vote goes for “Summer Ride by Rob and Lauren” as well! Loves the glare!
Dennis Bjørn Petersen said on October 13th, 2008 at 1:43 am
My vote goes to the Sunset. I can almost smell the grass and still feel the heat of the sun.
Mayo said on October 13th, 2008 at 2:15 am
1. Fireworks over Downtown San Diego
2. Summer Ride
3. The Anonymous Surfer
Hugh said on October 13th, 2008 at 2:24 am
I vote for: The Anonymous Surfer.
I think nearly all of them are great, but that one has something particularly special.
Damn good work Lisa.
Hugh.
Michael Castilla said on October 13th, 2008 at 2:51 am
Mmm summer! Good times :) I’m gonna have to go with “Summer Ride”. Good luck to everyone!
Danny Tatom said on October 13th, 2008 at 3:54 am
I’m gonna have to go with ‘Summer Ride’ by Rob and Lauren. :}
Adrian said on October 13th, 2008 at 4:17 am
Good selection for the top 8, my favourite is still:
Summer Ride by Rob and Lauren
Wes Fierce said on October 13th, 2008 at 5:02 am
my vote = “Carnivale” by Scott Bradley.
Tiago Celestino said on October 13th, 2008 at 5:34 am
My vote: “admirando… / admiring…” by Adalberto Pita.
BytesU said on October 13th, 2008 at 6:05 am
My vote goes to “Splash” for summer theme.
josh knepper said on October 13th, 2008 at 6:06 am
I vote for The Anonymous Surfer by Nik Fletcher.
It has an, “Even though I’m the last person on Earth, I’m not going to freak out, I’m just going to surf.” feeling to it.
Nate said on October 13th, 2008 at 6:12 am
The Anonymous Surfer!
Zack said on October 13th, 2008 at 6:31 am
Tough choice but I must say Carnivale-By Scott Bradley
alice said on October 13th, 2008 at 6:39 am
my vote is carnivale by scott bradley
Patrick said on October 13th, 2008 at 6:42 am
The Anonymous Surfer
Riley Kaminer said on October 13th, 2008 at 6:58 am
Summer Ride is my fave!
superToph said on October 13th, 2008 at 6:59 am
The Anonymous Surfer
Jeff Cleveland said on October 13th, 2008 at 7:04 am
“Carnivale”
Jake K said on October 13th, 2008 at 7:08 am
Carnival by Scott Bradley!!!!!! GO Scott
Jess said on October 13th, 2008 at 7:10 am
Carnivale is my favorite!
M o said on October 13th, 2008 at 7:13 am
“admirando… / admiring…”. I can see that it is not the most popular (so award for me, sigh) but I really admire the boy on the bike. I love beaches.
Dan said on October 13th, 2008 at 7:13 am
I vote for “Carnivale” by Scott Bradley.
Yankus said on October 13th, 2008 at 7:28 am
“Carnivale” by Scott Bradley.
joe said on October 13th, 2008 at 7:29 am
yo “Carnivale” by Scott Bradley is mad sick
i vote fro that one
spannus said on October 13th, 2008 at 7:30 am
“Carnivale” by Scott Bradley
done deal
Stephen said on October 13th, 2008 at 7:31 am
The Sunset one is fantastic. It earns my vote.
Gary Jones :: BlueFur.com said on October 13th, 2008 at 7:53 am
I vote for: The Anonymous Surfer
Great contest :)
Tavo said on October 13th, 2008 at 7:58 am
My vote is most definitely going to Carnivale by Scott Bradley I feel it really captures the essence of the summer.
kayleigh said on October 13th, 2008 at 8:14 am
Carnivale because i love scott bradley!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO SCOTT!
Stephen said on October 13th, 2008 at 8:44 am
I vote Carnivale :)
David said on October 13th, 2008 at 8:55 am
Summer ride.
Brandon said on October 13th, 2008 at 9:07 am
I like “Summer Ride”.
Lyndon said on October 13th, 2008 at 9:18 am
While the anonymous surfer is my favorite picture of the bunch.
I’d have to vote for “Splash” because I think it best exemplifies the summertime theme.
Karli said on October 13th, 2008 at 9:23 am
I vote for Carnivale by Scott Bradley
juli said on October 13th, 2008 at 9:33 am
i vote for “summer friends”
nick said on October 13th, 2008 at 9:34 am
I vote for Summer Ride by R&L
ducho said on October 13th, 2008 at 9:36 am
“anonimous surfer” and second place would be “summer friends”
mr. diggles said on October 13th, 2008 at 9:52 am
naturally my gut tells me to go with the picture of the underage girls in the white t-shirts…
BUT…
i am going to have to go with “Summer Ride” – that dude and his mutt look like they are having the time of their lives.
great post.
Sarah said on October 13th, 2008 at 10:18 am
Rob & Lauren’s photo!
Michael Mistretta said on October 13th, 2008 at 10:40 am
I love The Anonymous Surfer.
Summer Ride comes as a close runner-up.
mrme said on October 13th, 2008 at 10:55 am
definitely Summer friends. only Summer friends. i dont understand how can you all vote for sth else!
nick wasch said on October 13th, 2008 at 11:08 am
Definately “Summer Ride’ by the crazy rad due of Rob and Lauren by far!
nick wasch said on October 13th, 2008 at 11:09 am
*duo* :p
chris said on October 13th, 2008 at 11:24 am
The Anonymous Surfer.
jdawg said on October 13th, 2008 at 11:32 am
I really like The Anonymous Surfer by Nik Fletcher.
Cynthia said on October 13th, 2008 at 11:32 am
Summer Ride FOR SURE
Ian Livesey said on October 13th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
“Carnivale” by Scott Bradley.
For the win!!! [1]
Ian.
[1] I think I am that old that in some states of America it is probably illegal for me to say “For the win”. [2]
[2] I in the UK, so all is well [3]
[3] Except the economy [4]
[4] I digress.
Matt Holland said on October 13th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
Definitely ‘The Anonymous Surfer’ by Nik.
Some really great entries :D
Alex Brooks said on October 13th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Got to be the anonymous surfer, fantastic image.
garethvjones said on October 13th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
The Anonymous Surfer gets my vote
Stuart said on October 13th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
I’m in for the Anonymous Surfer. Nice work.
Jeff said on October 13th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
“Summer Ride” gets my vote for the Theme Summer time.
Anonymous surfer would most certainly win for Sunset theme though.
Jordan Green said on October 13th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
I vote for The Anonymous Surfer!
Michael Fey said on October 13th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
Definitely The Anonymous Surfer
Paul said on October 13th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
The shots are all great but I have to vote for Rob and Lauren’s picture.
Robert said on October 13th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
I’m going to go for The Anonymous Surfer by Nik Fletcher.
Lisa said on October 13th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
I really love the Anonymous Surfer pic. As a Florida girl, I’m a sucker for beach scenes. :-)
Steve Scott (Scotty) said on October 13th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
I think Anonymous Surfer
Graham said on October 13th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Obviously I’m gonna say Nik’s here…
Jay said on October 13th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Hey, great photo by Nik, there. Love the composition.
engnr_chik said on October 13th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Those are really great, but I’m going to vote for “admirando… / admiring…”
Joe B. said on October 13th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
The Anonymous Surfer by Nik Fletcher.
chris said on October 13th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
I like Fireworks over Downtown San Diego. The pink in the smoke of the fireworks and the blue of the one building are awesome.
Matthew said on October 13th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
I have to go with The Anonymous Surfer by Nik Fletcher. Screams summertime to me.
chrisdejabet said on October 13th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
I vote for The Anonymous Surfer by Nik Fletcher.
phojus said on October 13th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
nikf’s Surfer (sorry Nathan)
Cori said on October 13th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
my vote is for Summer Ride by Rob & Lauren!
Danny said on October 13th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
Im gonna have to say “The Anonymous Surfer”
amybiz said on October 13th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
Summer Ride by Rob & Lauren all the way!
LeifErikson said on October 13th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
I vote for: “Carnivale” by Scott Bradley.
fedritaps said on October 13th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
I vote for “Summer friends” by Ivan Gomez in 1st place and The Anonymous Surfer by Nik Fletcher in 2nd.
Tim said on October 13th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
The Anonymous Surfer
But all are great!
ickledot said on October 13th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Great pics but my vote goes for The Anonymous Surfer
Ben Drucker said on October 13th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
The Anonymous Surfer gets my vote.
Lizzie said on October 13th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Carnivale =]
gerardov said on October 13th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
I think I will go with Summer Friends, which I would actually rename as Summer Fun, as that is exactly what made me go with it. The others are great for sure too, but “Summer Friends” gets my vote.
Mike said on October 13th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
Damn that’s one awesome group of photographers!!
But, my choice is Carnivale… I’m a sucker for long exposure shots.
Mauricio said on October 13th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
The Anonymous Surfer by Nik Fletcher.
Unrepeatable!
Kate said on October 13th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
My vote is for Summer Ride by Rob and Lauren! Love it!!:)
Robyn said on October 13th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Summer Ride by Rob and Lauren!
stephanie said on October 13th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
summer ride!
KarenE said on October 13th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Summer Ride by Rob and Lauren!
greg said on October 13th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
scott bradley, “carnivale”
Laura said on October 13th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
I vote for the Anonymous Surfer.
K. Nucci said on October 13th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
“admirando… / admiring…” by Adalberto Pita.
…has my vote.
LQ said on October 13th, 2008 at 7:12 pm
A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken!
My Vote is: “Carnivale” by Scott Bradley.
Mira said on October 13th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
“Carnivale” by Scott Bradley
Fred Hill said on October 13th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
Fireworks!
Rach said on October 13th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Summer ride definitely…
I am biased though – I spend all year hanging out for summer so I can chill out with my dog doing stuff like this :o)
kiki said on October 13th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
i only just found this site but i want to enter! i have so many better photos than these!!!
Bruce Clarke said on October 13th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
They are all great photos Lisa but my vote is for Summer Ride by Rob & Lauren.
Chris Payne said on October 14th, 2008 at 1:34 am
Wow, all are pretty amazing, tough choice.
I am pretty drawn to “The Anonymous Surfer” by Nik Fletcher though so that one gets my vote.
Americanvirus said on October 14th, 2008 at 2:11 am
They are ALL so wonderful!! But my vote is for Anonymous Surfer.
Cool Contest. Looking forward to the next.
Shweta Modgil said on October 14th, 2008 at 2:20 am
All are grt but I vote for Summer Ride by Rob and Lauren!
Christopher Phin said on October 14th, 2008 at 5:06 am
‘Summer Ride’ and ‘Summer Friends’ are both superb, but it’s ‘Anonymous Surfer’ that gets my vote.
Amit said on October 14th, 2008 at 5:08 am
I vote for the ‘The Anonymous Surfer by Nik Fletcher’! Awesome shot!
Ben said on October 14th, 2008 at 5:14 am
Definitely “The Anonymous Surfer” by Nik Fletcher.
Dan said on October 14th, 2008 at 5:14 am
The Anonymous Surfer by Nik Fletcher is easily the best shot. It gets my vote!
Spencer said on October 14th, 2008 at 5:19 am
I vote for the Anonymous Surfer. :)
Joe Henry said on October 14th, 2008 at 5:25 am
Another vote for Anonymous Surfer by Nik Fletcher
Aron said on October 14th, 2008 at 5:55 am
The Anonymous Surfer by Nik gets my vote.
Sam said on October 14th, 2008 at 6:26 am
The Anonymous Surfer by Nik Fletcher.
Reina said on October 14th, 2008 at 7:02 am
My vote is for Rob and Lauren’s ‘Summer Ride’. It’s what summer’s all about :)
Dayna said on October 14th, 2008 at 8:19 am
Summer Ride by Rob and Lauren!! So clesh
Glenn said on October 14th, 2008 at 8:31 am
I like the Anonymous Surfer by Nil Fletcher, gets my vote
Hania said on October 14th, 2008 at 9:13 am
“Summer Friends” gets my vote!
Jason O. said on October 14th, 2008 at 9:25 am
I Will Vote For Summer Ride by Rob and Lauren
Dawn said on October 14th, 2008 at 9:29 am
My vote goes for “Summer Ride by Rob and Lauren”! I love the quirkiness of it!
Colin said on October 14th, 2008 at 9:37 am
Summer Ride by Rob and Lauren
Great, fun natural photo!
nando said on October 14th, 2008 at 9:47 am
summer friends… :D)
brad bahner said on October 14th, 2008 at 9:51 am
i vote for scott bradley!!!
Hoss said on October 14th, 2008 at 9:59 am
My vote is for The Anonymous Surfer
Kenny Hyder said on October 14th, 2008 at 10:27 am
I say Summer Ride by Rob & Lauren! Nice Work!
Jody said on October 14th, 2008 at 10:29 am
They are all amazing but my vote is for “Summer Ride” Summer friends is really cool too!
Sleepynita said on October 14th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
Summer Ride all the way. How great is that to have your dog pull you on the skateboard?
Tawcan said on October 14th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
The Anonymous Surfer for me. :)
Samantha D. said on October 14th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
I like the anonymous Surfer :D
Stef said on October 14th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
They are all great photos, but “Summer Ride” is my favorite.
Efren Toscano said on October 15th, 2008 at 1:39 am
They are all pretty amazing but The Anonymous Surfer by Nik Fletcher blew me out of the water.
Jerry Ong said on October 15th, 2008 at 1:41 am
“The Anonymous Surfer” Take the Lead :)
Alex said on October 15th, 2008 at 1:41 am
admirando… / admiring… has my vote
Eirik said on October 15th, 2008 at 1:54 am
My vote goes to “Summer friends” by Ivan Gomez.
What a visualization of a oxymoron: a happy vital picture in colors and composition that tell the opposite story. The frozen running, and the dramatic telling of what i can only guess is a quite safe activity.
Stephen Cotterell said on October 15th, 2008 at 1:57 am
Anonymous Surfer gets my vote
Keiron said on October 15th, 2008 at 1:59 am
“Summer Ride” – Definitely my favourite!
smallduck said on October 15th, 2008 at 2:16 am
i like “admirando..” the best, a little more than “Splash” because the bright warmth of summer is implied by everything in the scene but not realized
Cal said on October 15th, 2008 at 2:20 am
I vote for Anonymous Surfer
Michael said on October 15th, 2008 at 3:33 am
Vote for Summer Ride :)
Mathew Ballard said on October 15th, 2008 at 4:14 am
My vote goes to the first one.
Peter said on October 15th, 2008 at 4:17 am
It’s interesting how opinions go – my least favorite seems to be the most popular. My favorite is Summer Friends.
steelie said on October 15th, 2008 at 4:35 am
Another one for the “Anonymous Surfer”.
Heather E. said on October 15th, 2008 at 6:33 am
Carnival by Scott Bradley
Steve K. said on October 15th, 2008 at 6:34 am
Scott Bradley’s Carnivale is by far the best. I’d buy it…
heather e said on October 15th, 2008 at 6:35 am
I vote for the anonymous surfer
Sydnie said on October 15th, 2008 at 6:35 am
scott bradly carnival
Judith Porker said on October 15th, 2008 at 6:35 am
I VOTE FOR SCOTT BRADLEY CARNIVALE.
WOOPWOOP.
(:
Michelle Sacrey said on October 15th, 2008 at 6:36 am
Carnivale by Scott Bradley because he goes to my school and he’s freakin awesome!!!! =]
Helga said on October 15th, 2008 at 6:36 am
I vote for Carnivale by Scott Bradley!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Melanie said on October 15th, 2008 at 6:36 am
I vote for carinvale by scott bradley
Kim said on October 15th, 2008 at 6:37 am
I vote for Scott Bradley’s Carnivale
Regina N. said on October 15th, 2008 at 6:37 am
i vote for scott bradley
Dylan said on October 15th, 2008 at 6:47 am
carnival by scott bradley is my vote for the best
James said on October 15th, 2008 at 6:50 am
I love carnviale by scott bradley. It’s so creative! Scott bradley is a genious at work! bow down to scott
CarlosPC said on October 15th, 2008 at 7:46 am
Add one for “Summer Ride”.
Cheers!!
JorG said on October 15th, 2008 at 9:07 am
I vote for The Anonymous Surfer by Nik Fletcher.
Jaron Sweet said on October 15th, 2008 at 10:15 am
“Carnivale” by Scott Bradley.
Justin Lovaaaaa said on October 15th, 2008 at 10:16 am
The anonymous surfer fo’ sho’. WORD
K con said on October 15th, 2008 at 10:18 am
Scott likes cameras a lot. I vote for Scott brad…i think
sarah said on October 15th, 2008 at 10:20 am
scott bradley – carnivale
monkey said on October 15th, 2008 at 10:20 am
summer fun yea i like this one A LOT :)
Joe said on October 15th, 2008 at 10:20 am
“Carnivale” by Scott Bradley.
mike m said on October 15th, 2008 at 10:21 am
Carnivale
Tim said on October 15th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Carnivale by Scott Bradley, really nailed it.
jake wlochowski said on October 15th, 2008 at 10:23 am
i’m voting for scott’s foto of the fair!!!…..nice one scott : )
Chelsea Lorraine said on October 15th, 2008 at 10:27 am
Sunset Photos at Sunset Bar and Grille in Duck NC by Christopher Blunck. is a really long name for a picture, but i would definitely have to choose it over all of the others ones because i think it’s absolutely stunning and i love looking into the sun. so sorry to all the others because they were also good, but this one should definitely win..
don quijote said on October 15th, 2008 at 10:31 am
i am ancient and withstood the test of time. now is the time to vote. i vote for………………. sunset bar and grill
clubkatze said on October 15th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Summer Ride by Rob and Lauren
Mostly Lisa said on October 15th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Thanks for all the votes! The contest is now closed. And now the counting begins!
flo said on October 15th, 2008 at 7:03 pm
I vote for anonymous surfer. Although I was a little tempted to vote for Summer Friends (aka “Wet Tshirt Contest” ^^
Stacey said on October 16th, 2008 at 1:15 am
Summer Ride
Keiron said on October 16th, 2008 at 1:33 am
I had to drop a twitter post late last night when Lisa must have started moderating all the comments through – I got 50+ comments in under 2 minutes from being subscribed to the comments on this post!! :)
Dee said on October 16th, 2008 at 2:39 am
I Vote for Summer Ride
Scott said on October 16th, 2008 at 3:36 am
Now lets just hope we dont have a ballot issue like the 2000 elections!!!!!
triSh said on October 16th, 2008 at 5:45 am
The Anonymous Surfer!!!!
definately.
i’m from a one season country, so we don’t get summer, but this image makes me think of it.
Monkwhy said on October 16th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
“Summer friends” by Ivan Gomez.
Scott said on October 16th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
Monkwhy, dee, stacey, and flo, the polls have closed!
Gary said on October 17th, 2008 at 2:32 am
I think it should be “Carnivale” by Scott Bradley.
Ben said on October 17th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
I vote for “Summer Ride” by Rob and Lauren
Bill said on October 17th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
“Carnivale” gets my vote–the others are cliche’d and/or lack composition (for my taste, anyway). Thanks for the contest, Lisa!
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