Voting Concluded!!

Voters, I really pity you, I really do. You are going to be faced with one of the hardest voting choices in the history of AU voting, and I'm dead serious. Everyone did so fantastic that it just blows me away! However, vote we must, and vote we will, though I wish I could give everyone a prize for their outstanding work.

timx4, PotR, and Haldir o Lórien... I'm very sorry y'all didn't get your entries in on time, but I just felt like I couldn't postpone this anymore. Another time maybe. Anyhow, I know how busy life can be, so yeah... thanks for making an effort anyhow.

Also, I'm going to allow the participants in this Wallpaper Contest to vote too... and if any of them have enough ego to vote for themselves, I don't mind. But yeah, please vote even if you participated!! Here is the form...

First Place:
Second Place:
Third Place:
Honorable Mention:

First off Nurrantiel. She has really, really nice style and form- and her creative use of colors is awesome! It really gives over-all a sort of classy look to it, not really your typical blend. I also like the way she used the boxes, makes things look really nice and wall-paperish. Another plus is, the pictures are super clear... she did a great job!


http://i11.tinypic.com/312uz2d.jpg


http://i11.tinypic.com/312uz2d.jpg



Next off, Princess of Ithilien! Wow, that is such a touching picture. I love Faramir... *sniffle* Oh right, back to the contest, the pictures are fantastic, the blending is great, the picture of Faramir is droolawesome, Faramir is such a cool guy, and ... I'm starting to daydream about Faramir again. *smacks self* Anyhow, great job! Perfect text, and wonderful blending!


http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/im ... Stuffs.jpg




Now then, Altariel Frodo! She has two very touching scenes, that really both catch the eye. Very pretty colors in the second one, and I love the use of the text in the background. Also, props to you for the hobbit-like text! You did a awesome job on them both, though I'm partial to the second one, as sad as it is. You just can't beat those heart-breaking hobbits.


http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q233 ... rGlass.jpg


http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q233 ... otMend.jpg




Elven Archer! W00t, once again, EA does a staggering job with her talent! I can't begin to tell you how much I love these two scenes, and they way she pictures them in a graphic is perfect! Of course, you really can't go wrong with Gimli and Legolas [ ] but she was outstanding! The colors are great, the blending magnificent and the text goes perfectly. Awesome job my hero!


http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l145/ ... r/shut.jpg


http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l145/ ... /tally.jpg




And here is ForeverFrodo. Wow. Wowowowow. The colors are jaw-dropping rockawesome. They are the first thing to catch the eye, and maaan, when the catch it. I could rave for a few hours on the good use of colors, but I won't. FF, you did outstanding on these blends... really well. I was tempted to steal the Frodo one, but I didn't. I like how it isn't cluttered, so it would make a PERFECT desktop for us crammed-desktop geeks. thanks so much for entering!


http://www.freewebs.com/starspray/Don%27t.jpg


http://i14.tinypic.com/2qnr53c.jpg




Siladhiel I am very impressed! I could have never got away with stretching the pictures so big, and yet it turning out so good! And yet you did, and the pictures were still clear and well-blended! Congrats, I consider that an achievment! Not to mention, two fantastic scene choices! The Gandalf one is definitely my favorite, the way you have a hint of colors on his face is... just awesome. Plus you make his eyes really stand out, and you blend them perfectly together! If this was on my desktop, I'd be loathe to visit any webpage and not see it.


http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben ... 663262.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben ... 356130.jpg




.*+Lúthien Star-Lover+*. ! Woot! These are really stunning. Your light-dark contrast is breath-taking, and I love the little dots and the Elvish text on the Arwen one. You definitely know what you're doing, and I'm so glad you joined! I enjoyed staring at yours for a couple of hours, turning green with envy at your skils... just kidding. However! I am completely impressed! You did a classy and lovely job. Me loves.


http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g9/da ... opaper.jpg


http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g9/da ... npaper.jpg




And now for Firiel! I'm so glad you enterd, cuz otherwise I wouldn't have got to see the beeeeeeeeeautiful entries! On both of them you have a awesome choice of pictures, admirable use of text, and over all a great graphic going. I like the use of your stars, they're really lovely. The one of Arwen, I again commend for it's nice spaciousness. That makes it so nice for us cluttered-desktop people!


http://i13.tinypic.com/40m3bpv.jpg

http://img68.imageshack.us/my.php?image ... ll2bs9.jpg




Legolas___101 whoo! You picked two grand scenes... nice job! Good blending on the Eowyn and Merry one [aren't they so cute! I mean, I want to just huggle both of them, war-gear and all!] and I love the sort of blurry/rushed look it's got. It all fits nicely together. I noticed that about your other one too, REALLY cool rushed look! I want to learn how to do that!


http://home.comcast.net/~michiganboy10/ ... lpaper.jpg


http://home.comcast.net/~michiganboy10/ ... T-FINA.jpg





Dun-dun-duuuuuh! Alassë! I must say, I am very, very, very partial to yours! Not only is that like, the most touching scene in the whole movie! You did a... *tries to think of word* awesome-incredible-amazing-awe-inspiring-rock-on-totally-breath-taking-and-staggering job! The color is... woah. I love the serpia/fading-like look to it, it goes perfectly and makes it so beautiful. The pictures are perfect, and the way you have them 'taped' in their is frighteningly cool. Not to mention MAJOR props to you for the Elvish text! Great job, m'girl. I do envy your skill and talent!


http://wings-immortal.net/art/films/fav_scene.jpg




Kelenloth, you did a fine job! Now there is a graphic to be proud of! Great pictures, and I love your coloring! The warm and glowy look is my favorite, and it was put to good use here! Oh, and not to mention, me wants that font! Me loves that font! Me thinks you are rad for using that font! Two thumbs up!


http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m151 ... oth/FR.jpg




And here, ladies and gents, are two fine graphics! Child of Óðinn, I love your distinctive glowy-style... it is so unique! Your graphics are probably some of the most creative in this contest, not only for your great scenes... but because of that fascinating style! I love the way you colorize them too, that fits perfectly! They're so majestic, and they make you want to stare at them for a long time. Are you hypnotizing us with your graphics?... just kidding. Anyhow, good work!


http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/1206/argonathqx9.jpg


http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/3101 ... rchlr4.jpg





Fencing Maiden. Oh my goodness, this has got to be the ugliest graphic I've ever layed these eyes on! If it wasn't for the undeniable cuteness in Pippin's expressions, this thing would go down the garbage shoot immeidiately. I have no other words for you; here's hoping you improve... soon for our sakes.


http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/7378/pippinmixvq4.jpg





Now, on to better things! Andune Telemnar , awesome. Those are two beautiful graphics... they really are! The use of your colors are fantas[y]tic, since you didn't really colorize it, you just brought a nice color over the top like a pretty mist. The Lembas one is side-splitting hilarious, it really is! You did a great job emphaisizing those two awesome hobbits expressions, way to go! Your little ivy thing is great, I'd sort of like to steal it. Thanks so much for joining us, and for the great laugh you gave me that day when I needed it!

http://h1.ripway.com/Cassie/wallpapers/fsWALL1.png


http://h1.ripway.com/Cassie/wallpapers/lpmWALL1.png





Riniel Anariel, I am so delighted. You also did a really great job on the light-dark contrast, and rather than clash [like mine usually do], your colors add the perfect touche! They are not only good graphics, they are works of art because of the blending and color. I can see the time and effort that went into them, wow. They blast my socks off! MAde me scramble over and look for more of your work.


http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/ ... ron800.jpg


http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/ ... you800.jpg





And now for Antigone. Oohhoohoh, hhhhheehehehe, hahahaha *snorts* hahahahehehehhohoohhahahaaaaaaa... Great and original scene! You certainly have an overdose of creativity m'dear! Goodness me, props to you for being the most original one in the contest, you suprised and delighted me with your entry! Great colors, they make the picture of Gimli so interesting! And your rough texture adds a nice look to it, great job!


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a380/ ... laperp.jpg






To finish us off, here is one from pip&leggyluvr! I really like this one, the pictures are so darn clear! Gah, how do they do that? Anyway, the blending is terrific!!! Wootness awesome! And the text is great, I reeeeally like it! Great scott, I can't help but keep admiring that clearness! It is truly beautiful, though Frodo looks a bit threatening. Thanks for joining us!



http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m179 ... small1.jpg




Now then! On with the voting, you poor desicion makers! Thanks everyone for your great effort, I hope you all had as much fun as me!!
*hugs everyone sporadically*

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I was cured all right.

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Ringer for Christ

1. Alasse
2.Siladhiel
2. Elven Archer
3.Nurrantiel

All of the entries deserve to win! they are wonderful.

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^Thanks to Altariel Frodo!

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Lol, obviously you didn't hear that my computer is having seizures. Looooong story...

First Place: Fencing Maiden
Second Place: Antigone
Third Place: Alassë
Honorable Mention: ForeverFrodo

That was hard... *Is happy the computer didn't decide to crash while he was trying to post this*

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Umm...that was why I told you I really needed an extension. I love making graphics and really try to get stuff in on time, but RL tends to get in the way sometimes (I even have it written in huge letters on my dry-erase board: "FAV. SCENE WALLPAPER ASAP!")...I was literally just about to start doing a rush-job on my entry and give it to you, but...oh well.

1. Alassë
2. .*+Lúthien Star-Lover+*.
3.Forever Frodo
HM:Riniel Anariel

these are all really cool wallpapers! Great job everyone!

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Sig Set courtesy of Nurr!
Proud mum of Gilthoniel! And proud grandmum of Nerissa!

Oh wow...it really is hard to choose... such stunning wallies!

1. Alasse
2. ForeverFrodo (like I already said...your second wallie is just awesome!!)
3. Elven Archer
HM: Nurrantiel

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ForeverFrodo
Alasse
Fencing maiden
Nurrantiel

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Wow, 3 votes! Thanks for the loverly description Fencing Maiden!
I can't vote - I can't make up my mind!

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1: Alassë (the the darker coloring, just breathtaking!!!)
2: Elven Archer (Very Beautiful pieces, I love the second one the most. Great style and texture. I just love that scene!!)
3: Antigone (Another scene that is just too cute to resist!! Awesome job!!)
HM: Andune Telemnar ( I reall loved the scene that you used!! Great Job!!)

This was sooo hard to choose. Everyone did such an amazing job on all of their entries.

Fencing Maiden-I though it was very unique how you commented on everyones work.
Thanks for the nice comments.

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1. Nurrantiel
2. ForeverFrodo
3. Elven Archer
4. Luthien Star Lover


These entries were all incredible. I have every last one copied to my computer and added to my collection, they're just all so wonderful!

Fencing Maiden, thanks so much for the comment! That was such a neat way to do it! Mind if I borrow it for my Character Wallpaper Contest?

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I'd be honored to have you copy me in *any* way!

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Hannon le!

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