Please scroll down for the results of Round 16 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. ]

[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 17</center>
<center>Theme: Awards for Larael's Christmas Signature/Avatar Set</center>
<center>Graphic: Award</center>

<i>Images:</i>
>> Courtesy of jivaya from stock.xchng [icy droplets]
>> Courtesy of sofijab from stock.xchng [First Snow]
>> Courtesy of soultga from stock.xchng [Graham's Christmas Tree]
>> Courtesy of soultga from stock.xchng [Graham's Christmas Tree 3]
>> Courtesy of trcybrwn from stock.xchng [Lighted Gift 2]
>> Courtesy of webber from stock.xchng [xmas tree]

<center>Results of Larael's Christmas Contest
1st Place :: Johnny's Fan - Avatar // Banner
2nd Place :: Gilraen Ringeril - Avatar // Banner
3rd Place :: Antigone - Avatar // Banner
Honorable Mention :: Elven Archer - Avatar // Banner
Host's Choice :: Riniel Anariel - Avatar // Banner</center>

If any of these pictures do not work, please inform me!

Notes:
---The rules above apply.
---Although your options of image use ranges from the pictures I have given you and the entries of the winners, you do not have to use all the pictures.
---The initial award must be 300 x 200 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 Friday, January 5th, 2007 at 11:30 pm EST.
---Good luck and HAVE FUN!

<i>Additional notes for special round...</i>
[01] There will be several different groups that people will be voting from. So votes will come in groups. For example, there will be a group of 1st place awards that people will vote from, and then is the 2nd place group to vote from. Each group will have its own seperate 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.

[02] When you make an award, you have to tell me which group they belong to. Each contestant can only make one award per group, meaning a contestant can have a maximum of FIVE entries; one per group.

[03] People who have won in Larael's contest are free to make awards as well but they cannot make their own award, so they would have a maximum of FOUR entries.

If there are any more confusion, just ask! But make sure you read these directions clearly first!
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1st Place Group Entrants:
[x] Limwen - Villya - Entry
[x] Nurrantiel - Entry
[x] Elven Archer - Entry
[x] Gilraen Ringeril - Entry

2nd Place Group Entrants:
[x] Limwen - Villya - Entry
[x] Nurrantiel - Entry
[x] Elven Archer - Entry
[x] Johnny's Fan - Entry

3rd Place Group Entrants:
[x] Limwen - Villya - Entry
[x] Nurrantiel - Entry
[x] Elven Archer - Entry
[x] Gilraen Ringeril - Entry
[x] Johnny's Fan - Entry

Honorable Mention Group Entrants:
[x] Limwen - Villya - Entry
[x] Nurrantiel - Entry
[x] Gilraen Ringeril - Entry
[x] Johnny's Fan - Entry

Host's Choice Group Entrants:
[x] Limwen - Villya - Entry
[x] Nurrantiel - Entry
[x] Elven Archer - Entry
[x] Gilraen Ringeril - Entry
[x] Johnny's Fan - Entry

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Awards/Results of Round 16 [David Krumholtz]
.........................FIRST PLACE.......................................SECOND PLACE.................

......................THIRD PLACE...................................Hon. Mention................

.................HOST'S CHOICE....................................ALATARIEL'S AWARD..................


P.S. I made the awards again. Photobucket-hosted. If something's wrong, try again later.
P.P.S. A lot more arm twisting this round. I was frustrated. [tut tut]
P.P.P.S. As a treat for throwing a hissy fit and the lack of votes, I've given awards to all the contestants.... so really, voting didn't matter. We loved them though.

Those who voted/judged:

1. ViviElessar
2. Aramel Elyanwë
3. Limwen - Villya
4. Ms.Gamgee
5. Fencing Maiden
6. Turwaithiel Shadeslayer
7. Elven Archer
8. Raven Argetlam
9. Johnny's Fan

Comments
>> Everyone ::
“Wow! I mean, wow, when I first saw all the entries, I knew it was going to be a difficult vote, and it was! These were all great, nice use of effects, blending and style, great job all contestants!” –Ms.Gamgee
“A very good round. Although not many people entered, there was a good mixture of entries and everyone put a lot of work into making them different. Great job!” –Johnny’s Fan

>> timtimtimtim ::
“This one really caught my attention. Love the colors used and the blending.” –ViviElessar
“This wallpaper has some very interesting brushes. And I love how you made it so dark & mysterious! The text on the white is also very nice and clear to read! Good job! ” –Limwen – Villya
“Ooh lovely, let me try to figure out exactly what I want to say. *breathes* I like the glowy effect on the bigger face and the words on it. And how you blended the two pictures together overlapping his work over his face, I like how you blended it off to the white to put his name there. It’s a really great blend, I think you did wonderful on it! Kudos!” –Ms.Gamgee
“Awesomely blended, it sort of has an understated appeal. I really like the text effects too, fits it very well.” –Fencing Maiden
“It is beautiful, mellon! I love the way you made the name sort-of separate from the picture itself, but also how the picture has writing in the background! It's awesome!” –Turwaithiel Shadeslayer
“Oh I like this one! It was a little confusing at first, but I got used to it. The blending is very well done, and I love the text...very nice!” –Elven Archer
“I really like the blending on this and I love the whiteness on the left hand side (something I could never do). The colours are nice and the glow effect works well. There does seem to be a lot happening with the text though which makes it look very crowded.” –Johnny’s Fan

>> Pandora ::
“I really like how you did this. The grungy border catches my eye, and the colors blend nicely. I love how you added the three pictures to the side! Great job!” –Limwen – Villya
“Wow! I think this is the one that jumped out at me this round, predominantly, it’s the colour, the goldish looks great! I really like the two fonts you used fro his name, they go very well together and I like the random grungy brushes. The three rectangles with the pictures of him also look great! And the grungy border looks really awesome too! Great job, it’s awesome!” –Ms.Gamgee
“I love it! The way you took the three pics and minimized them is outstanding! I love the font and color choices, also. It all just blends together. Bravo!” –Turwaithiel Shadeslayer
“This is a masterpiece! I adore it! The texture and coloring are magnifecent and I love how the pictures are placed.” –Elven Archer
“The colours on this are very nice and bright. The images are very clear and the blending and displaying of images is nicely done. I love the textures and the brush/texture border effect really adds to it. The text is also really good.” –Johnny’s Fan

>> Nurrantiel ::
“The color blue really works in this one. It looks different from the others and also looks very simple.” –ViviElessar
“Blue! Way to be creative! Nobody else used that color, so it really earns a thumbs up! I think it was a great idea how you used numbers when you added the text!” –Limwen – Villya
“Ooh, very nice, I like the colour, it makes it look a little sad. You blended it very well, and I like how you put numbers in his name to emphasize the text that you put “we all use math everyday” it looks really good! Nice job! :]” –Ms.Gamgee
“Great wallie, I like the simplicty of it... it makes it so nice to use as a desktop. Beautiful color too...” –Fencing Maiden
“Awesome, simply awesome! I love the color and how the bigger pic of his face looks half-way faded. It makes it look so...oh, what's the word I want to use...unreal, maybe. (and that's a good thing. )” –Turwaithiel Shadeslayer
“I like the blending and coloring on this one, I think it's one of your best wallpapers yet!” –Elven Archer
“Yay! Blue! Your piece stands out from the test because of the colour and it really makes a difference. The blending is nice and I like the way you have spelt the actors name with an 1 for I and a 7 for L. very different.” –Johnny’s Fan

>> Riniel Anariel ::
“This one I think is the most original one from the bunch. The blending is simply wonderful.” –ViviElessar
“Ooh! I love your entry! I love the colors and the way you used different pictures than most everybody else. I also like how you added the 'thinking' text instead of David Krumholtz... Magnificent job! ” –Limwen – Villya
“*gasp* The colours in his hair is the first thing I noticed! It looks so cool! >.<" Gilraen Ringeril
“Another one that looks very original. I love the blending and the textures used.” –ViviElessar
“Your wallpaper has something I really like about, but can't put my finger on it! The blending is very nicely done, and the test is creative. It's a bit redish in some places, but a great, great job anyway! ” –Limwen – Villya
“The text with his name jumped out at me first, it looks really cool with all the brushes around it, it sets a style for the whole wally, and that section looks very very good! I like also, the colours and the grunginess of the whole wallpaper, I can’t say much else, textures, colours, and blending, all fantastic. Wonderfully done. ” –Ms.Gamgee
“The colors are absolutely amazing, and eye-catchy! The font is also stunning... a very beautiful blend! It makes me want to jump into the picture.” –Fencing Maiden
“Bravo, bravo! I also love the font on yours as well! I love the way it looks like a newspaper and a memorial epic at the same time! I really like it! That's amazing!” – Turwaithiel Shadeslayer
“Oh this is amazing! The coloring is brilliant, and I love the font, and brushes! Very nice Gil!” –Elven Archer
“Again, you have made the images look so different to other people’s. I love the way you have arranged he images and the colours. The textures are really good (although the blue line does detract from it slightly). The text really stands out, in a good way, and the little brushes really add to it.” –Johnny’s Fan

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Thank you for participating!

-[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)

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Oh wow, I feel all awardy today! Thank you for the spectabulous award Kit, and for all of your wonderful comments!

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I will enter!

http://i16.tinypic.com/4i2bno2.jpg
http://i11.tinypic.com/2zf4j80.jpg
http://i11.tinypic.com/4hluwiq.jpg
http://i18.tinypic.com/2vuzck8.jpg
http://i14.tinypic.com/2j4r9cw.jpg

Here are my entries! Sorry they aren't in the correct order!

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No prob, Limwen! They're great entries/awards! Thank you for entering!

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Thanks for the beautiful award Kit! And I'm planning to enter this round, but I might not get my entry in until closer to the closing date because I'm so busy with Christmas

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Can't wait for your entries, Gilraen! Take your time.

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I may extend the due date because I usually put 2 weeks, I think this time, it's only a week.

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Wow, not many entries so far. Here are mine:

First: http://i11.tinypic.com/4fv3zvn.jpg
Second: http://i16.tinypic.com/4bs3fid.jpg
Third: http://i10.tinypic.com/2exo56f.jpg
Honorable Mention: http://i10.tinypic.com/2qceexh.jpg
Host's Choice: http://i17.tinypic.com/2jfksrb.jpg

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Ringer for Christ

Thanks for entering Nurrantiel!

Remember, you don't have to make all the awards, just ones that you can.

Can't wait to see 'em Elven Archer!

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Ringer for Christ

Thanks for entering Elven Archer! Beautiful entries!

Contest extended for another week.

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^ By me and my SS *squiggle hugs*

Umm.....does this one require judging?


Interesting new idea Kit, you see....this is why we love you.

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Well public judging. It should be explained up there somewhere.

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Well, I waited till last minute, but I finally have my entries!

1st Place: http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f36/S ... award1.jpg
3rd Place: http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f36/S ... award2.jpg
Honorable Mention: http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f36/S ... award3.jpg
Host's Choice: http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f36/S ... award4.jpg

Sorry they were late in coming Kit

[s]Question: Since people who entered the contest couldn't make awards for themselves, what's if one of us wins the awards contest? Who makes the award then? (for example: if Elven Archer won this contest, then she wouldn't get an award from Larael's contest) [/s]
Nevermind! I forgot the awards were being voted on separately!

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