"Destination"
by Jason M. Warren....$25 Prize
UIC Image Contest Winners & Entries for June 2005
Theme: "A Galaxy Far, Far Away..."
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Best Overall goes to "Destination" by Jason M. Warren....$25 Prize |
A comment from our judge...
"Destination" is a strong piece. It ties warm colors together but gives enough separation with use of highlights, star flares, and glow. One almost might feel that the planet looks a little familiar - but the backdrop of the well-crafted galaxy behind makes it clear "this is nowhere close." The probe completely suggests travel and exploration - something very much appropriate to the spirit of space art. The composition is balanced and gives focus to the important elements very well. This has just enough hint of the realistic and fantastic combined to be a great representation of other galaxies, new worlds, and places we might yet explore.
| 3 | Destination By Jason M. Warren  Submitted on June 12, 2005 Click on image to see larger 1024 x 768 image |
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Best Use of Color goes to “Sky Over Desert” By Richard Merk....$10 Prize |
A comment from our judge...
The first thing that catches my attention is the depth of the multi-spiraled galaxial rings - the use of shadows and contrast are well done. It's a clever take on how galaxies might converge, given enough time. In this case - "...far, far away" suggests time to me. Something that might happen in our own cosmic backyard but many years from now.
The glow of the colors set against the contrast of deeper hues is really the strong point. It makes a convincing level of dimension where you know part of those spiral arms is very near the observer, while others are far away. The cast glow of color on the landscape and night sky holds the colors from the galaxies together as well. A very nice piece.
| 4 | Sky Over Desert By Richard Merk  Submitted on June 20, 2005 Click on image to see larger 1024 x 768 image |
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Most Original goes to “Galaxy Core” by Bebo.....$10 Prize |
A comment from our judge...
I think we get used to new representations of known stellar objects.
However, new types of galaxies always gets my attention - just as "Galaxy Core" does.
It's fascinating to imagine a part of the Universe that contains a multi-armed, multi-axis galaxy. There is good dimension conveyed with distant arms fading from view behind closer, brighter arms. It's also framed nicely with lens flare and ring. It's nice to see imagination take off with concepts in space art.
| 12 | Galaxy Core By Bebo  Submitted on June 24, 2005 Click on image to see larger 883 x 671 image |
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Honorable Mention goes to “Condition Red” by Karla Munger.....$10 Prize |
A comment from our judge...
I didn't even need to see the title to know that this was a galaxy in turmoil. The planets appear aflame, volcanic, and in constant threat of coming apart - as does the ring of smoky, fiery galaxy behind it all.
This is certainly nowhere near our relatively peaceful corner of the galaxy. It's a good representation of a theme but with a foundation in an idea of what happens in real-life.
| 6 | Condition Red By Karla Munger  Submitted on June 24, 2005 Click on image to see larger 1000 x 670 image |
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Image, Name, & Description |
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Mother-Father-Daughter-Neighbors By Photoscribe  Submitted on May 30, 2005 Click on image to see larger 1024 x 768 image |
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Galaxy Far, Far Away... By Bobby Ray  Submitted on June 1, 2005 Click on image to see larger 920 x 544 image |
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Destination By Jason M. Warren Submitted on June 12, 2005 Click on image to see larger 1024 x 768 image |
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Sky Over Desert By Richard Merk Submitted on June 20, 2005 Click on image to see larger 1024 x 768 image |
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L'inizio By Dainotti Edoardo  Submitted on June 23, 2005 Click on image to see larger 800 x 600 image |
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Condition Red By Karla Munger Submitted on June 24, 2005 Click on image to see larger 1000 x 670 image |
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Ice World Vista By Jess Diard  Submitted on June 24, 2005 Click on image to see larger 640 x 480 image |
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Galactic Core By Attic Man  Submitted on June 24, 2005 Click on image to see larger 1200 x 900 image |
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Galaxy Approach By Randall  Submitted on June 24, 2005 Click on image to see larger 1200 x 900 image |
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Star Galaxy By Pony Girl  Submitted on June 24, 2005 Click on image to see larger 1024 x 768 image |
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Ships Attacking By Stinger  Submitted on June 24, 2005 Click on image to see larger 1024 x 768 image |
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Galaxy Core By Bebo Submitted on June 24, 2005 Click on image to see larger 883 x 671 image |
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Blue Mood By Sarah E.  Submitted on June 24, 2005 Click on image to see larger 640 x 480 image |
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Meteor Belt By Mr. Crocodile  Submitted on June 24, 2005 Click on image to see larger 640 x 480 image |