And the Winner of UWOL Challenge #1 is...... at DVinfo.net

Jacques Mersereau · January 31st, 2007, 08:29 AM

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

Meryem Ersoz · January 31st, 2007, 09:07 AM

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.

Brendan Marnell · January 31st, 2007, 09:18 AM

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.

Geir Inge · January 31st, 2007, 09:25 AM

"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!

Trond Saetre · January 31st, 2007, 10:23 AM

Congratulations Per Johan!

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

Bradley L Marlow · January 31st, 2007, 10:54 AM

You made a beautiful film. Bravo!

Best Wishes~
Bradley

Mick Jenner · January 31st, 2007, 11:53 AM

Congratulations and well done Per

Reagrds

Mick

Ruth Happel · January 31st, 2007, 11:58 AM

Per,

Congratulations. Your imagery was very beautiful.

Ruth

Chris Barcellos · January 31st, 2007, 11:58 AM

Per:

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

Mike Horrigan · January 31st, 2007, 12:06 PM

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!

Randall Allen · January 31st, 2007, 01:35 PM

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

Randy

Bruce Foreman · January 31st, 2007, 01:43 PM

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

Rick A. Phillips · January 31st, 2007, 02:06 PM

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

Darryl Ahye · January 31st, 2007, 03:13 PM

Congrats Per!

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

Kevin Railsback · January 31st, 2007, 04:05 PM

Congrats Per!
You've set the bar high!

January 31st, 2007, 09:25 AM	#4
Geir Inge Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Larsnes, Norway Posts: 1,342	"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! __________________ Geir Inge B. Brekke Visit me at: https://vimeo.com/gibbfilm

January 31st, 2007, 10:54 AM	#6
Bradley L Marlow Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central Wyoming Posts: 484	Congratulations Per! You made a beautiful film. Bravo! Best Wishes~ Bradley

January 31st, 2007, 11:58 AM	#9
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Per: Congrats, and the judging was definitely on the money !! __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

January 31st, 2007, 12:06 PM	#10
Mike Horrigan Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ottawa Canada Posts: 755	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! __________________ My short films... The Interview & Calls From The Führerbunker

January 31st, 2007, 02:06 PM	#13
Rick A. Phillips Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: kingsport, tennessee Posts: 123	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

January 31st, 2007, 08:29 AM	#1
Jacques Mersereau Trustee Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,334	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 __________________ Jacques Mersereau University of Michigan-Video Studio Manager

January 31st, 2007, 09:07 AM	#2
Meryem Ersoz Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 3,015	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.

January 31st, 2007, 09:18 AM	#3
Brendan Marnell Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 938	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.

January 31st, 2007, 10:23 AM	#5
Trond Saetre Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 3,375	Congratulations Per Johan! And to everyone else, you all made great videos! Hopefully I can join you for the next uwol challenge.

January 31st, 2007, 11:53 AM	#7
Mick Jenner Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: West Sussex England Posts: 843	Congratulations and well done Per Reagrds Mick

January 31st, 2007, 11:58 AM	#8
Ruth Happel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Black Mountain, NC Posts: 488	Per, Congratulations. Your imagery was very beautiful. Ruth

January 31st, 2007, 01:35 PM	#11
Randall Allen Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 192	Well done Per.....Congrats!!!!! Randy

January 31st, 2007, 01:43 PM	#12
Bruce Foreman Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 1,518	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

January 31st, 2007, 03:13 PM	#14
Darryl Ahye Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 51	Yay Per! Congrats Per! You submitted a wonderful entry...you definetly earned it!

January 31st, 2007, 04:05 PM	#15
Kevin Railsback Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 1,544	Congrats Per! You've set the bar high! __________________ --==Kevin==-- http:naturephotostudios.com.com