Please scroll down for the results of Round 22 and awards.
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Basic info -- recopied for reference.
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[x] Good day to all. This is a contest that which is very much different from all the other general contests. Only this contest, you have to be more creative with a limited amount of choices that are offered to you.
[x] The name of the game: As it is, it is called the Screencapture Contest, and as you may have noticed there are rounds to this contest meaning I will continue with contests in the same routine [with variables...well..varying.
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[x] Basically I will provide one or more screencaptures of various things. Whether it be Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, a picture of a book, or a landscape capture. You will then use those screencaptures to make your graphic [avatar, banner, etc.].
Rules:
- You must only use the screencaptures given to you.
- You must use them to make the required graphic (ie. Round: Avatar)
- Your entry must be a newly made entry. [Preferably with some kind of signature.]
- There will be no limit to the entries (meaning any number of people may enter), as long as it is entered by the date. Any entry given latter the date will be shown and recognized but will not be included in the judging (unless given a very good reason as to why you entered late).
[x] Judging: The voting/judging will now be publicly available however the voter must PM me with their votes/comments rather than posting it.
[x] Awards: Awards still are not guaranteed the best in the world. I've gotten better with Photoshop so I've gotten into the habit of making awards for every round.
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<center>Screencapture Contest - Round 23</center>
<center>Theme: Cherry Blossoms</center>
<center>Graphic: Wallpaper</center>
<i>Images</i>:
Removed by ending of the contest.
Notes:
---The rules above apply.
---You do not have to use all the pictures. Take your pick.
---The initial wallpaper must be 800 x 600 OR 1024 x 768 pixels.
---Permission not needed to enter :: one entry per person.
---Post the LINK to your entry in your post. Try not to use the image tool.
---Entry is due by Tuesday, May 15th, 2007 at 11:30 pm EST.
---Good luck and HAVE FUN!
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Members Entered:
[x] Rose of Rivendell - Entry
[x] Morwen Anduril - Entry
[x] Elven Archer - Entry
[x] Firiel - Entry
[5] Smeagollum - Entry
[x] Valera Elenhathel - Entry
[x] ErulisseEnethnin - Entry
[x] Caunion the Frostlord - Entry
[x] ~RinielAranel~ - Entry
[10] Riniel Anariel - Entry
[x] Johnny's Fan - Entry
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Awards/Results of Round 22 [ ROTK - Anduril ]
First Place >> TIED with Morwen Anduril & Gilraen Ringeril
Second Place >> Elven Archer _________ Host's Choice >> ~RinielAranel~
Third Place >> TIED with Enedlhach & Johnny's Fan
Honorable Mention >> Elegost Eruaphadion & Pandora
P.S. HOLY CRUD, THAT'S A LOT OF AWARDS. Hope they're okay! Not-so-rushed this time.
Those who voted/judged....
- 1. Ea
2. timtimtimtim
3. Beriadanwen
4. Maetharanel
5. Smeagollum
6. Limwen - Villya
COMMENTS++++
>>>>>> <b>Everyone</b> :: “Alright I'm soooo glad I din't have to vote! Everyones entries are totally A M A Z I N G!
And plus it's LotR, how could it be bad? 
” –Elven Archer
“This is the first round in a long time that I have gotten to vote, and I must say I have had a hard time choosing! But all of you have done a wonderful job; there are so many different banners and styles. Great job everyone! –Limwen - Villya
>>>>>> <b>Elegost Eruaphadion</b> :: “It's loverly! I really like the different fonts for the text, and the texture looks great! And your blending looks fantabolistic!” –Elven Archer
“I love the placement of the images. The text is really nice too
I would've made it a bit more contrasted though (;” –Gilraen Ringeril
“The images you have used have been arranged nicely. And I really like the textures you have used. It gives it an old age feel. I like the gold text but it’s a shame it is not more clear and a little less crowded.” –Johnny’s Fan
“I love the brown coloring, its really caught my eye! This banner is simple, yet something it is really wonderful. I just love sitting here and staring at it!” –Limwen - Villya
>>>>>> <b>Pandora</b> :: “Oh I love the quote! And how you kind of faded Arwen in looks amazing! Your coloring is awesome too, as the same with your blending. Once again it's superb!” –Elven Archer
“I love the text/fonts! The only thing I would've done is made it easier to read
The colors are quite lovely as well =)” –Gilraen Ringeril
“Nice arrangment of pictures and good blending. I like the text and the LOTR fonts you used.” –Johnny’s Fan
“You did a great job with the blending in the picture, even though the picture with Arwen looks like it has been sharpened a lot, it still is wonderful! The only thing I may have done different is to move the text over towards Arwen, and of the picture of Anduril. But other then that, amazing!” –Limwen - Villya
>>>>>> <b>Hobbit Riley</b> :: “Wow.....this is cool. The blending looks a little harsh, but I like how you put the text vertically, it looks nice. And I love the quote too.” –Elven Archer
“I love how you have Aragorn's face blended into Arwen...very emotionally appealing!
” –Gilraen Ringeril
“Unusual take on this scene. I think for how you wanted it to look it works fairly well. I like the pink diagonal line groing through Aragorn’s face.” –Johnny’s Fan
“Very unique banner, but I really like it! The coloring is very pretty, though a little red in certain spots. I love how you blended everything in this banner! And I love how you have placed the text on here. Wonderful!” –Limwen - Villya
>>>>>> <b>Caunion the Frostlord</b> :: “Beautiful coloring! And I like how you just did Elrond, and not all Aragorn. The text is a little hard to see (not that I can read elvish anyway!), but I love the texture. Bravo!” –Elven Archer
“I like yours because you focused on Elrond instead of Aragorn. The colors are very vibrant and eye-catching. The only down-side is that the text is a bit hard to read (;” –Gilraen Ringeril
“I like the fact you have only used images of Elrond and Anduril. I really like the blending and the textures. The only downside is the text as it’s pretty hard to read. I think transparent text would have worked really well.” –Johnny’s Fan
“I love the colors all over this banner, even though the texture almost makes it one solid color. I love the little sparkles around the sword, but what I really want to point out is the text! Wonderful job on the text, I love it! You can read what it says, but it looks like elvish. Very nice!” –Limwen - Villya
>>>>>>> <b>DarkPalantir</b> :: “Awww that's kind of sad, but I love it! The coloring is very bright and pretty. It makes me happy and sad at the same time. Excellent job!” –Elven Archer
“Gorgeous blending!
I also love the colors!” –Gilraen Ringeril
“Nice choice of images and the blending is quite well done. The choice of text suits the overall banner as does the font. I think the text could stand out a little less though. –Johnny’s Fan
“Gorgeous banner, very nice blending. And I love the coloring! I also love how you blurred something in there, to give it that soft effect! The text is positioned in just the right spot. It gives the banner a finished touch overall!” –Limwen - Villya
>>>>>>> <b>Firiel</b> :: “Oh finally something blue! Everyone elses are mostly orange!
But I like how you did just one picture twice, it looks cool. And the text is cool too, it's a nice word to describe Aragorn.” –Elven Archer
“Very simple, but I like it! The one word is perfect
” –Gilraen Ringeril
“Love the colours and textures you have used. And the fact you only used one image but used it twice, is a different idea. I also really like the text as it suits the images.” –Johnny’s Fan
“The simplicity in your banner is very striking, I love the blue coloring as well as all the textures. You did a wonderful job with the text! I love how you left everything pointing to Aragorn.” –Limwen - Villya
>>>>>>> <b>Morwen Anduril</b> :: “*gapes* Ah it's sooo pretty! I love the coloring, I can never seem to get it colored like that. I also like how saturated it is, and the text looks really awesome!” –Elven Archer
“Perfect, absolutely perfect. Your blending is great, text fits beautifully, and I love the brush the text is on.
Fantastic job!” –Maetharanel
“I LOVE the blending and coloring!!! And the text! Everything is amazing
” –Gilraen Ringeril
“I really like the pictures you chose to use and how you have blended the images together. I also like the fact it is a bright banner. I love how you have arranged the text and that it is easy to read.” –Johnny’s Fan
“WOW. That is really all I can say! Beautiful job! Everything fits so well in this banner, it is just amazing! I love how soft everything is, but then it still has texture. The pictures are blended and colored so well, and the text really caught my eye! Wonderful job!” –Limwen - Villya
>>>>>>>>> <b>Elven Archer</b> :: “Eh, it's alright. Nice blending, but your text look a little funny....although I can't pinpoint why.” –Elven Archer [Kit: Really, now?]
“Beautiful coloring, the whole thing just fits together really well. Great job!
” –Maetharanel
“Great blending! I also think the images look really crisp...and well, great!
The coloring is also wonderful, and the fonts are great ” –Gilraen Ringeril
“Nice choice of pictures. I really like how you have arranged the text. It helps to make the banner stand out. The only thing about this banner is that I think Aragorn may be a bit too low down? Just looking at it, with Anduril quite large and filling the banner top to bottom..it looks a little bit odd when I look at Aragorn because he isn’t equal. But that might just be me.
” –Johnny’s Fan
“Wonderful banner again, Elven! I love the colors, the textures, the blending! Everything falls into place! The text fits nicely even though it is cut off, but that just gives the banner more detail! Nice job!” –Limwen - Villya
>>>>>>>> <b>Enedlhach</b> :: “Oooooo I like the text, and how you did all sorts of different font types. The pictures don't have many effects, but simple is good, and I really like it!
” –Elven Archer
“I love your use of text and the text brushes!” –Gilraen Ringeril
“Nice choice of pictures. I like the colour of the banner as well, it just looks LOTR-like. I like the fonts you have used for the text and the way you have arranged it. I like the text brushes underneath as well.” –Johnny’s Fan
>>>>>>>> <b>Tintinnabulator</b> :: “Aww another sad entry. But it's blue, not orange *yahoo!*. I really like it, the blending is very well done and I like the little brush in the corners, they kind of tie it off.” –Elven Archer
“I congratulate you on using different images than everyone else, and focusing on Arwen!” –Gilraen Ringeril
“I like the fact you are concentrating on the Arwen theme more than Anduril. The blending of the images is good and I like the text you have used. I also like the way you have made “Ring” stand out more than the other words.” –Johnny’s Fan
“I love the brushes you used around Arwen's head, the give it an elven kind of look. Beautiful blending and very pretty coloring! And I love the way you did the text.” –Limwen - Villya
>>>>>>>> <b>Rose of Rivendell</b> :: “*sighs* Another sad banner!
But it is lovely! I like the big bold text, and how it is about Aragorn and Arwen, not just Aragorn. And I like the elvish bit at the bottom. (what does it say?)” –Elven Archer
“The alignment of the whole piece is perfect. Actually, I think I mean balance
Either way, good job =)” –Gilraen Ringeril
“Nice choice of pictures and good blending. I also like the textures you have used. It’s good that you have been different with the text and I think it works well and suits the banner.” –Johnny’s Fan
“Very nice blending, and I love the faded look you've added! I love how much you have put into relating to Arwen and Aragorn, and I love the elvish!” –Limwen - Villya
>>>>>>>> <b>Shadowcat</b> :: “Oh! Your blending is very good, but I like the text the best! The different fonts look really cool together, and I like the little brush off to the side. It's awesome!” –Elven Archer
“Very smooth blending! I might have picked a more smooth font, though
” –Gilraen Ringeril
“The images have been arranged quite nicely and well blended. I really like how you used and arranged the text. It’s just a shame that you miss quoted the great line “become who you were born to be”.
” –Johnny’s Fan
“Gorgeous coloring, great blending. The only thing I would have done different is to move the text up a little bit! Other then that, beautiful job!” –Limwen - Villya
>>>>>>>> <b>~RinielAranel~</b> :: “Hmmm well the pictures are a little hard to see, but other wise I like it!
I like how it's one picture, and the 'Sword of Kings' fits really well. ” –Elven Archer
“I love the color/texture! And the mirror images! =)” –Gilraen Ringeril
“Unusual being just an Aragorn banner. I like how you have arranged the images (although I think there only needed to be one sword
) and the grungy textures actually work pretty well. The text you used is nice and suits the banner.” –Johnny’s Fan
“Very nice blending, I love the text! (And the swiggly line underneath it too!) The coloring is very nice; I just may have lowered the opacity on the texture you used. Great job!” –Limwen - Villya
>>>>>>>> <b>Linwe Galathil</b> :: “Man there are so many sad banners....Although it's very pretty anyway!
I like how you did all three of them, but it's still very sad. Amazing! (the font looks like spiderman! )” –Elven Archer
“This one is interesting because it's so unique. The text is what grabs you, more than the pictures. Really cool
” –Maetharanel
“Beautiful balance/blending/layout! Again, I might have used a different font though
” –Gilraen Ringeril
“Nice choice of pictures. It’s shame we can’t really see much of Aragorn’s face though. I really like the text as it’s very different from all the other themes.” –Johnny’s Fan
“Very nice blending, and a very dramatic feel! I love how you try to impress that upon the banner, and the text fits that very well. Love the coloring! Wonderful job!” –Limwen - Villya
>>>>>>>> <b>Johnny's Fan</b> :: “Great banner, I would have put it 1st if the contest title wasn't Anduril... I would have liked the sword to have appeared somewhere on the banner...” –Ea
“Oh my! *swoons* *dies* *ressurects* *can't breath* Oh it's soooo pretty! The coloring is just....just...so cool!
I loveses it! Man I wish I could be as good as you!” –Elven Archer
“I LOVE the colors!!! And the text!! And blending! And that texture over the pic of Arwen, that makes it look more...well, textured
than the rest of the piece! Also, I love the toturted pic of Aragorn that you used Amazing job as usual ” –Gilraen Ringeril
“Very nice banner, I love the orange and blue colorings! This banner is a bit different from most of your banners, but I love it! It is beautiful! Nothing that I would really have done different, great job!” –Limwen - Villya
>>>>>>>>> <b>Gilraen Ringeril</b> :: “:swoon:
Goodness your soooo good at graphics. *in baby voice* I want to be as gwood as you when I gwow up! It's awesome Gil! The coloring, blending, fonts and text is just amazing!” –Elven Archer
“I love this one, it's just so cool looking. Having the shattered Evenstar there really adds a sense of movement and... dynamic-ness
It's awesome.” –Maetharanel
“Really good use of pictures and nice blending. I really like the text you have used (even if I can’t read it all
and the way you have arranged it.” –Johnny’s Fan
“Ahhh. It's so pretty! I love how the picture of the Evenstar pendant gives it this crisp, white place in the banner. Beautiful blending, I love how many pictures you fit in there and it still doesn't look crammed!” –Limwen - Villya
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-[kitoky]
Past Rounds >>
:: Screencapture Contest [ Round 01 ]
:: Screencapture Contest [Round 2] (With Results of Round 1)
:: SC - Round 3 [Mr. Tumnus] (W/ Results of R. 2)
:: SC - Round 4 [Billy Boyd] (W/ Results of R. 3)
:: SC - Round 5 [Writing] (W/ Results of R. 4)
:: SC - Round 6 [Martin Luther King, Jr.] (W/ Results of R. 5)
:: SC - Round 7 [ Nature ] (W/ Results of R. 6)
:: SC - Round 8 [Viggo Mortensen] (W/ Results of R. 7)
:: SC - Round 9 [Anakin/Darth Vader] (W/ Results of R. 8 )
:: SC - Round 10 [Superman Returns] (W/ Results of R. 9)
:: SC - Round 11 [James Norrington] (W/ Results of R. 10)
:: SC - Round 12 [Dominic Monaghan] (W/ Results of R. 11)
:: SC - Round 13 [Arwen Undomiel] (W/ Results of R. 12)
:: SC - Round 14 [ Luna Lovegood ] (W/ Results of R. 13) * Celebrating 1-year anniversary of SC Contest
:: SC - Round 15 [Pride & Prejudice] (W/ Results of R. 14)
:: SC - Round 16 [ David Krumholtz ] (W/ Results of R. 15)
:: SC - Round 17 [X-mas Sig Set Awards] (W/ Results of R. 16)
:: SC - Round 18 [The Pevensies] (W/ Results of R. 17)
:: SC - Round 19 [ Cats ] (W/ Results of R. 18)
:: SC - Round 20 [Reese Witherspoon] (W/ Results of R. 19)
:: SC - Round 21 [At World's End] (W/ Results of R. 20)
:: SC - Round 22 [ROTK - Anduril] (W/ Results of R. 21)
I hope people don't think I'm being ungrateful or anything, but it would be lying if I posted all smiling and everything at the moment. 
Thank you everyone!! 
