{"id":8721,"date":"2013-09-04T22:11:31","date_gmt":"2013-09-04T22:11:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/?page_id=8721"},"modified":"2014-01-09T18:16:27","modified_gmt":"2014-01-09T18:16:27","slug":"san-francisco-photo-contest","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/san-francisco-photo-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"The Go offMetro SF Photo Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"

Congrats to the Winners!<\/h3>\n

FOOD \/ Judged by\u00a0Brendan Spiegel<\/h3>\n

The Finalists:<\/strong>
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Charlynv77’s<\/a> Ritsu Roll,\u00a0intitika’s<\/a> Fresh oysters from Drakes Bay in Point Reyes, ulkam’s<\/a> Peek-a-boo latte at Cafecito Organico<\/a><\/p>\n

and The Winner is…<\/strong>
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Ritsu Roll by<\/strong> Charlynv77<\/a><\/strong> at Blowfish Sushi<\/a>, located in SF and San Jose
\n Caption: Ritsu Roll is fantastic! #blowfishsushi #todiefor #foodie #delicious
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\n“Good sushi is one of the most fun things to eat because when you pop a roll in your mouth, each flavor hits you one by one. This photo of Blowfish Sushi’s Ritsu Roll manages to capture that; I can taste the two types of tuna, the masago and the avo, plus the little bits of fried goodness around the sides. I’ve never been to Blowfish but the photo certainly makes me think this is just about as perfect a roll as you can get.” \u2014 Judge Brendan<\/p>\n

SAN FRANCISCO \/ Judged by Dan Rosenbaum<\/h3>\n

The Finalists:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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sufster921<\/a>‘s Ferry at Tiburon,\u00a0Wasel Choi’s Fujiko Nakaya’s Fog sculpture,Junbugkim’s Presidio<\/p>\n

and The Winner is…<\/strong>
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Presidio by Junbugkim<\/strong>.
\nCaption: “Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world.” \/\/ John Milton<\/em><\/p>\n

“A gorgeous photo that shows the scale of the trees and the beauty of the surroundings. It makes me want to explore the Presidio.” \u2014Judge Dan<\/p>\n

BOLDEST \/ Judged by The Bold Italic<\/h3>\n

The Finalists:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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chasenmarshall’s mailboxes, <\/strong>seacheller<\/a>‘s #adventures in #westoakland, Junebugkim’s de Young Museum<\/p>\n

and The Winner is…<\/strong>
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Mailboxes by chasenmarshall<\/a><\/strong>.
\nCaption: “Be nice to the mailman.” #bigsur #outthere #venturevibes #youvegotmail<\/em><\/p>\n

“We picked this one because the water is so incredibly bright and unique. It immediately drew our eyes to this funky and interesting photo.” \u2014TBI<\/p>\n

ADVENTURE \/ Judged by Krista Rossow<\/h3>\n

The Finalists:<\/strong>
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and The Winner is…<\/strong>
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The Glorious Yosemite Falls by tresn23<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

“I love this photo because it captures the\u00a0grandeur\u00a0of Yosemite Falls. The photographer carefully included a couple to give a sense of scale to the image and used the trees to frame the falls and lead the viewer’s eye into the scene. A successful image makes me want to travel to a place and this one does just that.” \u2014Judge Krista<\/p>\n

DREAMIEST \/ Judged by Mary Polizzotti<\/h3>\n

The Finalists:<\/strong>
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charlynv77’s Big Sur, Jesse Miller’s Dusk at Montara State Beach, Fiona Imami’s Sutro Baths sunset<\/p>\n

“The Sutro Baths are so dreamy because, among the ruins, you can envision a time past, a time of grandeur, a time when it was the world’s largest indoor swimming complex. What I would do to be transported back to that time to swim in this grand bath house abutting the Pacific Ocean!” \u2014Judge Mary on Imami’s Sutro Baths<\/p>\n

“California redwoods are the stuff dreams are made of, they’re monstrous yet fragile, whimsical and beautiful. They belong in fairy tales, yet we are so privileged to have them in our own backyard. A hike through a grove of majestic redwoods is a dreamy, magical experience.” \u2014Judge Mary on charlynv77’s Big Sur<\/p>\n

and The Winner is…\u00a0<\/strong>
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Jesse Miller<\/a>‘s Dusk at Montara State Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Montara is such an amazing beach of golden sand and turquoise water (no grey sand here so typical of NorCal beaches). It’s a rare day that the skies are crystal clear and the air is warm, but when it happens, you feel transported to another world, that’s what makes this spot so dreamy. This photo embodies all the dreamy qualities of Montara, the golden sand, the cliffs dotted with bright colored flowers, the turquoise waves, the rainbow sunset, the wisp of mist, this is definitely one of the dreamiest spots on earth.” \u2014Judge Mary<\/p>\n

INSPIRING \/ Judge Chip Conley<\/h3>\n

Finalists:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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elizaluv<\/a>‘s butterflies, getfitwithla<\/a>‘s Headlands, emilychuiee<\/a>‘s Half Moon Bay<\/p>\n

“These trails are like an old friend\u2026just minutes away from the city.”\u00a0\u2014Judge Chip on getfitwithla’s Marin Headlands<\/em><\/p>\n

“My hotelier heart just loves a room with a view.” \u2014Judge Chip on emilychuiee’s Half Moon Bay<\/em><\/p>\n

and The Winner is…<\/strong><\/p>\n

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“Eliza has beautifully captured the Monarch’s collective effervescence in Big Sur. The festival of butterflies is a\u00a0take-your-breath–<\/span>away inspiring experience, and I’m equally inspired by the photographer’s expression of gratitude for being in this moment.” \u2014Judge Chip
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\nTo see the best photo entries, visit oM’s Pinterest boards<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n

Grand Prizes<\/h3>\n