Vote: Artist Challenge- Renoir

[Ann H. LeFevre]

I always assumed that choosing the finalists for a challenge was a tough job. Now I KNOW that choosing the finalists for a challenge is a tough job! The task at hand was to either recreate a Renoir painting in a literal fashion (or as closely as possible) or to reproduce his style in one of your pictures (ideological). To those who stepped up to the challenge, let me just say that each and every shot was well done! Sadly, only five can make it to the vote off. I tried to choose a wide representation of the subjects and style of Renoir. But when I ended up with 6 and just couldn't decide between two of the entries, I called in a guest judge (my husband) to cast the tie breaking vote. Now it is up to you to decide the winner. Voting will begin Friday, September 14, 2012 and run until Monday, September 17, 2012 at 12 midnight (EST). I will then do my best to tally up the votes and post the results asap. So, without further adieu and for your voting pleasure here are the finalists:

1. Armful of Roses

@summerfield

2. Little Algerian Girl

@mummarazzii

3. Lovers

@hudamor

4. Head of a Dog

@fungirlslim

5. Artist Challenge Renoir

@myhrhelper

Congratulations to all of these fine photographers!

[Tiara]

2

[Simply Amanda]

2

[Not So Random Pics]

2

[Jeff Walker]

1

[Carla]

these are all so renoiresque it is seriously hard to choose!

2

[Kathryn Marshall]

1

[Jane]

4

[Sondra Sarra]

1

[☠northy]

2

[Michelle Gaynor]

1

[Monika]

1

[cheryl]

1

[Sally Ings]

5

[Sassik]

3

[Kathy A]

1

[emily tull]

2

[Lesley Allen]

1

[Ariel]

3

[Peter Van Allen]

5

[samantha]

3

[Sue Wilde]

1

[Tone Linn]

3

[Jason Daniels]

5

[Richard Tyson]

1

[Alicia]

1

[Paula x2 Brumbe]

3

[Dorrena Ortega]

5

[Nicole Campbell]

5

[Peter de Graaff]

1

[Meredith Jones]

1

[Livia]

1

[Michelle Blanchard]

3

[Lauren J.]

2

[Laura]

1

[Jaap Meijer]

Definitely nr. 1

[katy]

5

[Muse]

3

[Amanda]

2

[Shauna]

5

[Kathy Burzynski]

Wow, I'm excited to see my photo in this group! I thought there were so many shots I really liked a lot - even some not in this group.

My husband who also likes Renoir said he thought number 1 was the best and I was leaning toward that one as well so ...
my vote also goes to number 1

[Alison Tomlin]

1

[bardejov]

3

[Sara R]

2

[Wendy Bowden]

2

[Sherry Owens McNulty]

2

[diane day]

2

[AutomaticSlim]

1

[Sharon]

1

[Jann]

1- go Summerfield!

[Lisa]

1

[Harry J Benson]

5

[Tara]

3

[judith deacon]

1

[summerfield]

hey, that's my photo up there! yowsers! i like 5 because it does look like a painting.

[Marilyn Wigen]

5

[Jen]

4

[Staci Kennedy]

2

[Laura Thornton]

2

[Laura]

1

[Sharon]

These are all fantastic!

I vote for 1.

[Deb]

5