Lens Baby

Thanks from everyone at Lensbaby, to all who submitted photos for our Pinhole Photo Contest, and to all of you who voted.

Judges Tom Persinger and Craig Barber agreed that it was a very difficult choice to pick just one image each, when so many of the entries were incredibly strong.

Tom says he chose "Pinhole Angel" because, "It's the palpable sense of light that makes it special. In pinhole photography light passes directly through a small aperture to reach the film/sensor. When the shutter is opened light enters and travels in a straight line, pure and unaltered by the curved glass of a lens, to form the image: its integrity is maintained. And in a photograph like Gorman's, we have a real chance to experience its wonder, beauty, and magic."

Craig says he chose "Iron Lady" because, "The photographer takes advantage of the juxtaposition of near/far and the extreme depth of field that the pinhole has as well as the vignetting properties while creating a compelling photograph. In addition, the longer exposure times that are characteristic of the pinhole create a sense of movement that draws the viewer further into the image as our eye follows the clouds as they 'move' across the image. This photograph delivers a refreshing point of view."

Congratulations to Chris Orr, the popular vote winner. His haunting, beautiful "Light House" photo captured the imagination of our online community.

Please check out the winning photos, and thanks again to everyone who participated. The winners will receive their Joby tripods, Focal Press books, Red River gift certificates and Lensbaby gift certificates shortly!