I'm torn about participating in judging. There are just so many wonderful fabulous shots! Having to narrow it down to just three really bums me out. I realize it is a contest, I just don't think I'm cut out to be a "judge"

Don't over-think it. Star all the ones you like and then when you proceed, just grab the three that strike you at the moment.

Have no fear. Each of us judges differently. Some folks are looking for excellent examples of photos, perfectly in focus, great composition, while others just select their favorite flowers. It will all average out in the end and we will have lovely, happy winners.

One image that brought a big smile to my face was in the 'vegetables and fruit' category...the fox running off with the apple.

My kids were in photography for years in 4-H
and my guys(husband&son) both are very big into Photography , so I am very use to hearing what makes a good photograph , but it is hard not to give extra to the flowers I personally like
How do you decide between a dandelion and a rose

I'm thoroughly enjoying gazing at the many, many beautiful photos that have been entered into this years contest and voting for my favorites! I haven't gotten all the way through the categories yet but the most difficult for me so far was Trees/Shrubs! LOL, I was wanting to ask if Dave would let me give up my vote in other categories just to have more votes in that one. Not far behind in my favorites was the Landscape/Garden category; photo after photo had me daydreaming and wishing I could visit those beautiful gardens and areas of the country/countries!

When I got to the "Container" category, a few of the subject containers really made me smile; even without plants or flowers, they are containers so they did fit the category.

I don't know much about photo composition, lighting etc., I just select the photos that "say" something to me and it's very difficult to narrow it down to just three favorites! I have an appointment to head out to shortly but I'll get back to viewing and voting for the remainder of the categories this afternoon!

Landscape/gardens was the most difficult for me. I wanted to give credit to truck gardens over all but eventually just went with what made me happy when I looked at it. I really NEEDED six votes in that one.

I too had a chuckle over a couple of the containers.

One thing I wished for was captions or identifications. I voted for something in the Vegetable category that I had no idea what it was, except that it was a very beautiful flower.

It really was hard to choose just 3 from each category! The hardest category for me was the bugs and birds! There are some really wonderful photos in this group. It's nice to be involved in the voting on here. There are some beautiful blooms to think about adding to my gardens!

There are just so many beautiful pics very hard to pick just 3

Chillybean said:I too had a chuckle over a couple of the containers.

One thing I wished for was captions or identifications. I voted for something in the Vegetable category that I had no idea what it was, except that it was a very beautiful flower.

If the photographer added a caption it will appear after the voting.
If it will be like last year, after the voting has finished there will be the opportunity to start a discussion on any photo, both to congratulate the winners and ask questions . I too saw a few plants I did not recognize and am curious.

I spent the morning going thru the photos. Enjoyed every minute!

What great plant photos as well as some great container photos:)

They are all winners!

WOW.....we have some very talented photographers on ATP! I just finished voting and it was tough to narrow down to 3 in several categories.

Congratulations to everyone who entered because I agree....you all are winners!

I enjoyed going through all the beautiful pnotos and voting, although it was difficult to narrow my favorites down to 3 in each category. It made the choosing a little difficult that the photos are of very different sizes and having to scroll down and up again was a bit time consuming. I am looking forwards to the results.

I really need a new computer and better way to connect to the internet then dial-up When I click on a catagory at least half or more of the pictures show only a box with a red X instead of the picture so I must click each one and choose "show picture" extra step and time for me so it's a good thing that it's raining today All the beautiful shots make it worth it though good job all who entered

It is going to take me a while to go through these. I do love the Trees and Shrubs but then again I have a thing about tree pictures.
Wonder what that means?

Perhaps you were a woodland sprite in a former existence?

That last category was the toughest! I had a dozen stared in the first couple of minutes. I hated having to reject so many excellent photos to get down to three!

Dave, Dave.... I NEED some of those plants! But I don't know what they are. Will there be captions (Read Rose Varieties) named after all is said and done?
Wayyy Fun! Thanks!

It's TOOOOOOOOOOOOOO hard! I'm hating myself for dumping fabulous photos. Not fair!