This October POM was judged by Mark Blinch (a freelancer based in Toronto)
FEATURE
1. FEAOctVGT2
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| PUSLINCH, Ont. (16/10/16) - Carleigh Cathcart and Miss Jenny share a momomt of affection at the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada in Puslinch, Ontario on Oct. 16, 2016. The sanctuary gives a home to donkeys that have been mistreated or can no longer be taken care of by their owners and is dedicated to educating people on the unique caretaking of these animals, often the forgotten member of the equine family. Photo by Vanessa Tignanelli |
Feature: 1st place has perspective on a nice moment.
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| NORTH BAY, Ont. (10/10/16) - A young man, 19, struggles every morning with anxiety and depression after a rare few hours of sleep. He finds validation in the music he listens to, relating to those who use songwriting as their means of self-exploration. He is feeling lost now, but he is working endlessly to learn more about mental health, trying to help himself find a purpose and a reason to get out of bed every morning. Photo by Vanessa Tignanelli |
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| NORTH BAY, Ont. (10/10/16) - Giulia Tignanelli, 83, kisses the cross after completing her daily prayers with the rosary. A devout Catholic Italian, she believes that all things are in the hands of God. "Nel nome di Padre, di Figlio, e dello Spirito Santo. Amen," she whispers faithfully. Photo by Vanessa Tignanelli |
NEWS
News: This was the weakest category, 1st place does take it with a nice moment, but it seems its cropped too tight.1. NEWoctAPR1
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| PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, Ont. - A Thai grape picker walks his bucket to empty it into a large vat hitched to a back hoe in Wellington on Oct. 25, 2016. This was the last harvest of the year for Norman Hardie Vineyards. 2. NEWOctCGD03 |
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| (19/10/2016) BELLEVILLE, Ont. - Police inspect a vehicle following a one-vehicle collision outside of Belleville. Photo: Chris Donovan |
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| TORONTO, Ont. - A priest looks towards the statue of Mother Mary as it leaves for Pearson airport at St. Mary's Church in Toronto on Oct. 14, 2016. The statue is a copy of the one made in Portugal after the miracle at Fatima was canonized. It was visiting parishes around the GTA in the month of October. Photo by Andrew Ryan |
SPORTS
Sports: I enjoyed the moment in the 1st place photo. Well seen, and good idea to get eye level with the subject. Second place - cropped too tight, but nice light. 3rd - Solid action.
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| BELLEVILLE, Ont. (06/10/16) – A member of the Loyalist Lancers Men's Rugby Team drinks water during their halftime game against the Fleming Knights held in Mary Anne Sills Park on Thursday, October 6, 2016. The Lancers went on to lose the close game 14-12. Photo by Beatrice Serdon, Loyalist College. |
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| BELLEVILLE, Ont. (10/07/16) — Taylor Lemire of Loyalist Lancers Women's Soccer team jokes with her teammates before a home game against Cambrian College team at Mary Ann Sills Park. Photo by Noah Park. |
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PORTRAIT
Portrait: In my opinion the strongest picture of the entire month wins first place. Love the mood of the frame, and the guy leaning against the car, and the look on the girls face inside. Well done.
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2nd place - Nice spot to shoot some action.
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Nice colour and composition for 3rd.
HM- PRTOCTVGT1
Multipix: Well done, nice compositions, colour, etc. However its the only entry in the field.
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| BELLEVILLE, Ont. (06/10/16) - Loyalist Lancers and Seneca Sting rudby players battle for a throw in. Lancers lost the midweek game. Photo by Curtis O’Connor |
PORTRAIT
Portrait: In my opinion the strongest picture of the entire month wins first place. Love the mood of the frame, and the guy leaning against the car, and the look on the girls face inside. Well done.
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| SHANNONVILLE Ont. (01/10/16) — Drivers wait for the track to open at the conclusion of a drivers meeting at Hallowbash 2016 drift event held at Shannonville Motorsport Park October 1, |
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| SHANNONVILLE, Ont. - Zack Winhold drives through the camp on his way to pit-lane at Shannonville Motorsports Park on Oct 2, 2016. Winhold was nursing a finger he broke after having his wallet stolen and punching a wall. Photo by Andrew Ryan |
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| (19/10/2016) BLOOMFIELD, Ont. - “My father was certain the tractor would never replace the ox,” said Garnet Northey as he plowed one of his field used to gorw hay for his cattle. Northey uses a tractor that he guesses is 50 years old. Photo: Chris Donovan |
Nice colour and composition for 3rd.
HM- PRTOCTVGT1
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| BELLEVILLE, Ont. (16/30/16) - Darryl (last name withheld) fondly remembers his deceased friend outside of the CIBC Bank where he worked in downtown Belleville. Donny could often be found smoking cigarettes with his friends and coworkers at this spot and will be missed by those who continue to take their breaks here in his memory. Photo by Vanessa Tignanelli |
Multipix: Well done, nice compositions, colour, etc. However its the only entry in the field.
PAST POINTS:
750 - Chris Donovan + 85
535 - Vanessa Tignanelli + 185
385 - Noah Park + 50
200 - Andrew Ryan + 185
175 - Lori Christmas
100 - Taylor Bertelink
60 - Raven McCoy Barnwell
50 - Liam Smyth
25 - Yader Guzman + 100
10 - Aman Parhar
UPDATED POINTS:
835 - Chris Donovan
720 - Vanessa Tignanelli
435 - Noah Park
385 - Andrew Ryan
175 - Lori Christmas
125 - Yader Guzman
125 - Yader Guzman
100 - Taylor Bertelink
100 - Beatrice Serdon
100 - Beatrice Serdon
60 - Raven McCoy Barnwell
50 - Liam Smyth
25 - Curtis O'Connor
10 - Aman Parhar
Points
Points are awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honourable Mentions.
1st place - 100
2nd place - 50
3d place - 25
HM - 10
1st place - 100
2nd place - 50
3d place - 25
HM - 10
