And the Winner of UWOL Challenge #1 is......
 

Aloha and congratulations to all those who submitted work to the first
Underwater and Over Land video contest. There were a lot of great
entries, and it was a pleasure to see all the good stuff created by our
community here at DVINFO.NET.

One film-maker turned in work that we considered comparable to that seen on National Geopgraphic and Nova. It had everything going for it including
beautiful images, (both technically and artistically) a wonderful sound track that featured both recorded nature audio and appropriately
chosen music well blended together. But, what was most impressive was that this video was crafted in such a way as to revere Nature's grandeur and infuse the viewer with the author's infectious love of it.

The winner of the the first DVINFO.NET UWOL challenge is,
"From Sea to Peak2" by Per Johan.

First Runner Up: "The Living Skies", by Paul Wags.

Second Runner Up: "Wind Country", by Gordon Hoffman

Third Runner Up: "Home To Roost" by Mat Thompson

A big THANKS for all the other creators who put their best efforts forth.
You have the next contest to look forward to winning.

Peace and Love,

Jacques Mersereau

per, you rock! and it couldn't happen to a more constructive, friendly, and helpful guy. you have helped so many of us develop both our craft and, just as importantly, also our DVinfo nature and outdoors community.

congratulations on your beautiful work! it's a well-deserved award.

Well done indeed, Per Johan; it's great for all mankind when natural beauty is revealed and, in this case, cherished by critical acclaim. You're a star and don't you go far away from us now; you'll be needed around UWOL for generations to come.

And well done to Paul and Gordon and Mat, too. Snapping at Per's heels you all were and that's the way to keep raising the bar for the rest of us.

"I told you so" :)
All the best and congratulation with the first prize.
I think we have a lot to learn from you Per Johan and you deserve the prize.
I'm proud to be your friend!

Congratulations Per Johan!

And to everyone else, you all made great videos!
Hopefully I can join you for the next uwol challenge.

Congratulations Per!
 

You made a beautiful film. Bravo!

Best Wishes~
Bradley

Congratulations and well done Per

Reagrds


Mick

Per,

Congratulations. Your imagery was very beautiful.

Ruth

Per:

Congrats, and the judging was definitely on the money !!

Per, that was absolutely gorgeous! How did you get that shot alongside the gull's? It was like you were flying right with them!

:)

Well done!

Well done Per.....Congrats!!!!!

Randy

I was so captivated by your work I had to watch it over and over and just couldn't get enough of it. It was visual poetry and well deserving of first place.

Congratulations!!!

Bruce Foreman

Excellent!
 

Congratulations Per,

You absolutely deserve the respect and admiration of all the other UWOL challengers. I love your entry and will be keeping it to watch and show to others. Great job!

Rick

Yay Per!
 

Congrats Per!

You submitted a wonderful entry...you definetly earned it!

Congrats Per!
You've set the bar high!