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Ended 07/03/19 10:15 PM GMT
Winner: rahto (See the full results)

1st place
B-24 Liberator by rahto

tigger3: I agree with Tick, and Frank and your choice of editing is superb! tigs=^..^=

Vickid: This is a powerful image and the black and white version is stunning. Excellent work.

Nikoneer: The Witchcraft was assigned to the 467th Bomb Group, 790 Bomb Squadron. The bomb graphics on the fuselage indicate the number of bombing runs this particular plane made during its career. Not being sure if the number 130 referred to the runs, I took the time to count them... yep, 130. In WWII, crews were allowed to rotate home (or to another duty) after 25 missions. That being said, Witchcraft obviously remained in operation for many crews and is currently the only Liberator still flying. During WWII, the U.S. lost 218 bombers in Europe, as opposed to 12,037 lost for Germany. This one definitely qualifies for the contest, Robert, particularly for an old war historian like me. Good luck with her.

-Nik

rahto received a 2 month membership in the Caedes Cadre.

2nd place
Nekromanteion by Vickid

mesmerized: lol...I had to laugh at John's comment about his dentist office...but that aside, I think this is a fine capture with a fascinating narrative...it would make an excellent contest entry, Vicki.

corngrowth: Vicki, by reading your narrative, I like to say that, because of the difficult lighting conditions, to me you've achieved the best possible result, so there's nothing wrong with your photographic skills and camera!

Very interesting post (both image and narrative) and a good contender for the current contest as well.

If you would decide that this will be your entry, I wish you Good Luck with it.

PS: I'm still laughing by the first lines of John's hilarious comment above!

Vickid received a 1 month membership in the Caedes Cadre.

3rd place
The Old Smithy by LynEve

mesmerized: Wonderful color and texture and great subject matter in this nostalgic old building...nice to hear it's still in use when so often they tear down the old buildings of this nature.

mesmerized: Congratulations, Lyn!...great shot.

4th place
Window by Dunstickin

jerseygurl: Congratulations, Bob, on taking 4th place in the contest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

trixxie17: Excellent choice for the contest!

corngrowth: Impressive and beautiful, Bob!
I know by own experience the feeling, perfectly described in your narrative.
Very well taken, Owd Mucker!

5th place
Dewey Defeats Truman by 0930_23

trixxie17: That is always a good one to see Tick - I love Tribune blunders as I always hated that paper.

Flmngseabass: There you go Ron!! Nice 5th place win for you. I really like this picture:)

mesmerized: Wow, what a gem you have here...a rare historical capture to see in our day and an entertaining view in terms of the political upset...excellent entry for the history contest.