The winner of the side mirror photography contest is Sarah Reagan’s photo, “Texas Road.” Sarah gets to choose between a $100 gift card from either Amazon or B&H Photo. Congratulations Sarah!
Shot with a Kodak Easy Share camera, Sarah’s photo gives credence to the point I’ve made numerous times – it’s not about the camera – great shots can be had from inexpensive cameras. A little reminder of that: Great Photos from Really Cheap Cameras.
There were many captivating entries.
Shots whose background had no similarities with the reflection, like this photo of Monument Valley from Rex Nemo, were particularly interesting.
Pure beauty shots.
Some showed the contrast inherent in many a road trip – that between the modern conveniences we flee and the peace and tranquility for which we press the pedal.
This from Karen Mallette. “During the same trip through the Southwest, we stopped at the McDonald’s in Page, AZ. As we got ready to hit the road again, I noticed the contrast between the “human” of the building, and the “Godness” of the red rock in the rear view mirror.”
More than once, the words “changed my life” were with the submission. Music to my ears.
The pet shots were fun!
And this from the ultimate road tripper of all – J.R. Templeton, a hitchhiker, and a vanishing breed.
Shots that remind us of our own “last views”. This one brought back a few poignant memories for me.
And a reminder of why we road trip – FREEDOM!
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Comment by Twitter Bot — January 8, 2013 @ 10:10 pm
Oh, I had the same thought, reminds me of an eyeball with the limbs as the veins. Just a phenomenal shot. Sort of “Hitchcocky” ! What a word. LOL All of them are. Beautiful scenes…postage stamps of life. Love them all. Great job to all of you! And to you, Tammie for your appreciation of other’s works.
Comment by claymama — January 18, 2011 @ 9:55 pm
These truly great and inspiring shots make me wish I had not decided my path was never taking a camera on any trip ever. Great contest
Comment by Paula — January 18, 2011 @ 8:51 pm
That winning photo is phenomenal. Doesn’t it, eerily, look like an eyeball? The branches totally look like eye veins!
Comment by Camels & Chocolate — January 18, 2011 @ 2:38 pm
These are absolutely incredible, wow!!!!!!!!
Comment by Andi — January 18, 2011 @ 10:21 am
I’m not a photographer – my son & grandson are – but I appreciate these beautiful photos. Don’t know how you chose between them. I ‘like’ your website and visit often. Thank you for sharing. Makes me want to go buy a ‘cheap’ camera and start shooting!
Comment by wanda — January 18, 2011 @ 12:28 am
awesome awesome awesome shots! This was a rockin concept for a contest by the way. You don’t have to be the traveling type to have a lot of road behind you. Keep it up.
Comment by JJ — January 17, 2011 @ 11:36 pm