Announcing the Winners of the Air

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The results from the judging of the "Something in the Air" Contest are in, and here are the Winners! Starting from 2nd place, going down to 4th, before revealing number one! (Because I want to keep you in suspense).

Boy, was it hard to judge these. I am indebt to Shadowm00n, who was my co-judge, and listened to my whining about peoples obvious illiteracy when it came to rules, whinging at stress levels, and random outbursts of "I LOVE YOU". Wull, I could not have done without him. While we did no agree on everything when it came to the judging, the marks were close and the finals down to the line. There were at least 8 people who were within 2.5 marks of the first place getter.

And finally, I'd like to thank the kind people who donated prizes.  Thank you:
Shadowm00n, Swan-Studio, xNalax, shallowpelt, Karee123543, Serephinex, TayaRavena, karliashi, 3quine, Blubirdz, Twiil, cantabile-reaper & DareToDreamLove
Without you, no one would've entered xD.
On the note of prizes: Winners, it is up to you to organise your prizes. My suggestion is: note everyone who you are getting a prize from, tell them what you are getting in relation to the donation, what you'd like, and a little thank you note. Do a mass note, if you must, or copy and paste the basics. The donators are the ones giving you something, so the least you could do is lift some weight off their shoulders and organise the prizes.


SECOND PLACE WINNER:
The Irony of Planes by WiltedHope
The Irony of PlanesMascarading as a star,
gentle lights in a stream.
Intangibly far
but you still mean so much to me.
For you carry what I long for:
my deepest desire.
You hover him over wild shores
and sweep him through tragic fires.
I wonder if you know
you carry my angel.
I wonder if you know
you're my gliding wishing well.
A journey of three thousand miles
and yet I lay here still.
Memories in black and white
and pictures in my window sill.
A heavy heart
and shallow sighs.
As you tear me apart
I succumb to the water in my eyes.
You brought me my hardest goodbye.
The last kiss.
Are you burdened as you take flight?
I watch you go with tragic weightlessness....
Dancing with the stars,
sugary waltzes in the sky.
You bring my love so far...
and never stop to see me cry.

"Mascarading as a star,
gentle lights in a stream."


This little literary piece is flowing and charismatic, with emotion and creativity to boot. The chosen thing in the air was an aeroplane, which held a precious cargo. This poem has rhyme, without seeming too forced, (while it does have a spelling mistake in the first word :meow:), the bittersweet separation (where while the plane takes him away, it is wished that he is carried safely), and a great writing style. In all, this is a very enjoyable piece.

Second Place Prizes:
:bulletwhite: 3 month DeviantART Subscription donated by karliashi
:bulletwhite: 1 x Photomanipulation by Shimshims
:bulletwhite: 1 x Photomanipulation by Swan-Studio
:bulletwhite: 1 x Photomanipulation by Twiil
:bulletwhite: 1 x Photomanipulation by xNalax
:bulletwhite: 1 x Coloured Sketch, no background by shallowpelt
:bulletwhite: Feature in Shimshims’s journal
:bulletwhite: Feature in xNalax’s journal
:bulletwhite: Feature in Serephinex’s journal
:bulletwhite: Feature in TayaRavena's journal



THIRD PLACE WINNER:

Enjoy the Silence by xVirtualInsanityx
Enjoy the SilenceWords.
Each razor sharp syllable carried through the air
as it dances along a ghostly rainbow.
They reform, holding a different order, as they tumble
into the pot of gold.
Chinese whispers sent out to deaf ears,
received and misinterpreted.
Words are violence.
Silence.
A sprinkle of magic following through the air.
Magic to soften razor sharp syllables,
to extend that ghostly rainbow,
to keep the words from forming,
to hush Chinese whispers.
Silence is golden.
The sound of silence...
Enjoy the silence...

"Words.

Each razor sharp syllable carried through the air..."


Enjoy the Silence is a short poem, but conveys a strong sense of power through control of language and style. It looks at the juxtaposition of words and silence in the air; the cause and effect, almost. The idea is well-developed and consistent, using language and structure links. A well deserving third place winner.

Third Place Prizes:
:bulletwhite: 1 month DeviantArt Subscription donated by Swan-Studio
:bulletwhite: 1 x Photomanipulation by Shimshims
:bulletwhite: 1 x Photomanipulation by DareToDreamLove
:bulletwhite: 1 x Photomanipulation by Twiil
:bulletwhite: 1 x Character (digital manip, no background) by xNalax
:bulletwhite: Feature in Shimshims’s journal
:bulletwhite: Feature in Serephinex’s journal
:bulletwhite: Feature in TayaRavena's journal



RUNNER-UP (Fourth Place) WINNER:

A Search for Paradise by Blubirdz
A Search for Paradise by Blubirdz
"No one told me that I had been in paradise all along."


This photomanipulation by Blubirdz is stunning. The technique and style that the artist has used is nothing short of flawless. The fireflies in the air represent a paradise that some are oblivious to.

Prizes for Runner Up (fourth place):
:bulletwhite: Feature in Shimshims’s journal
:bulletwhite: 1 x Character Reference (digital manip, no background) by Shimshims


and the First Place Winner. . . . . . . .

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Love is in the Air by Kira-Shi-Ho-Su
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"...I just recently found the love of my life."


Also the first entry in this contest, Love is in the Air by Kira-Shi-Ho-Su, is the winner. Leaves are in the air, reflecting the love that the two people feel for each other. Pastel colours and unobtrusive line-work make this piece easy on the eyes. The artist has does some research, and makes the theme clear and consistent. Congratulations.

First Place Prizes:
:bulletwhite: 3 Month DeviantArt Subscription donated by Shadowm00n
:bulletwhite: 2 x Photomanipulations by xNalax
:bulletwhite: 1 x Photomanipulation by Shimshims
:bulletwhite: 1 x Photomanipulation by Blubirdz
:bulletwhite: 1 x Photomanipulation by cantabile-reaper
:bulletwhite: 1 x Photomanipulation by 3quine
:bulletwhite: 1 x Photomanipulation by Twiil
:bulletwhite: 1 x Photomanipulation by Serephinex
:bulletwhite: 1 x Free Commission by TayaRavena
:bulletwhite: 1 x Character Manip by Karee123543
:bulletwhite: 1 x Desktop Wallpaper OR Character Stats by Shimshims
:bulletwhite: 1 x Exclusive Stock Pack by Swan-Studio
:bulletwhite: 1 x Exclusive Stock Pact by Serephinex
:bulletwhite: 1 x Drawing/Line Art by Swan-Studio
:bulletwhite: 1 x Coloured Sketch (background optional) by shallowpelt
:bulletwhite: Feature in Swan-Studio’s journal
:bulletwhite: Feature in Shimshims’s journal
:bulletwhite: Feature in Blubirdz’s journal
:bulletwhite: Feature in TayaRavena's journal


That's it for the "Something in the Air" contest.

4 prize-winners, 32 people I bugged for donations and help, 30 entries, 3 months in the waiting works, 13 prize donators, and two judges.

Wow; it has been an amazing ride.
Thank you all :heart:
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livwell2's avatar
congrats to the winners...very well deserved :)