This contest was based from entries submitted through the Deviation Thumbshare Forum ([link]).
I received many submissions; just under 300 photographs were posted. Thus, making this the largest contest I have held since I joined Deviant Art!

Every photograph entered in the contest was wonderful in its one way, and made it difficult for me to pick the winners. However, i have managed to make my choices. I based my choices upon the quality of the picture (ie, the clarity, focus vs blurry), the amount of color included in the picture (the 'key' was to submit something that had intense and rich color), the composition (ie where your main point of focus was placed within the shot), and just the general thought put into your photograph.

First, there are the top 5 winners, from 1st to last:
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1st Place - by =laurynwood



2nd Place - by ~SarahxJane



3rd Place - by *ThisIsMeToo



4th Place - by ~IceHuntress19



5th Place - by ~eyrieslove1



Congratulations!!

Next are 10 other deviations that also have great aspects and qualities. In no order, these are:
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Congratulations to all the winners.