First off I want to thank everyone who participated in this challenge, we've seen some incredible photographs this week. This has been a very tough decision for me. I have little experience judging and there were many pictures that spoke to me and I had to push them down the list for one reason or another to get to three. That said, I think I've learned from this experience.
Number 3:
J. Scott's photo, a breathtaking view.
Number 2:
raz-0's photo, great composition, moody, a tough exposure handled very well, I love the light in this photo.
Number 1:
simonkit's photo Snowdon Reflection. He broke rule number 1 by submitting 2 photos, I warned him. But he did say "Here's my entry". Rules are rules but guys I cannot in good conscience deny this picture, I know he meant this picture. To me this is an extraordinary photograph. It breaks rules all over the place, itself. The line between land and water is dead center, the rock in the foreground is just durn near dead center. But the picture draws me in and won't let go. Here's a man who knows the rules and when to break them. Congrats simonkit, incredible photograph.