#theteacupseries winner or should that be .... winners?

Those who joined in with the #theteacupseries challenge on Instagram this month will know how tough the winning choices will have been for judge, Gill Weavers @mudbird_ceramics, who co-hosted the competition with me.

(Thanks Gill, it can't have been an easy decision to come to!) 

Gill is, of course, more than qualified to judge photographic competitions having been a photographer herself for some years.

So after browsing and browsing and um-ing and ah-ing,  Gill decided that the entries were so good that she chose to give not one, but two prizes.

So, first prize goes to  ..... drum roll please ....

The main prize of a ceramic star with liquefaction soil from the Christchurch earthquakes and the whimsical ceramic tea bag tag, goes to @janegraystone. Gill says of Jane's entry:

"This image captured my heart, the beautiful inviting blue layered wash of colours in the teacup 

and the clever teacup painting mimicked on the saucer in amongst the rustic dried 

and fresh flowers, is just gorgeous. I would just love to see what else was 

painted with those divine colours"

And the second 'surprise' prize of a teabag tag, goes to @fourcornersdesign- Amy Duncan.

Gill says of Amy's entry:

"This image grabbed my attention right at the very beginning, it has such a depth and story behind it, almost like a painting. I thought the subtle colours were just beautiful and the ticket in the cup perfect. This needs to be framed."

There were many more beautiful entries, but these special mentions go to:

 

  @the_warehouse_at_woodside

"I love the juxtaposition of this image from the darkened old wood to the delicate jasmine flowers and teacup set, drawing your eye around the image. All arranged with the fresh green leaves and botanical book. Just lovely.

@theblackhen

"I thought the teacup and saucer, Julie chose for this image is perfect. The book, lighting and even the remnants of the tea look perfect...well done, I love it.

@keepingwiththetimes

"The image is so different to the others, white on white isn't always so easy to master. I thought it was so well planned and composed with a bright but subtle colour palettes that was spot-on with gorgeous details like the spoons and bird button. Barb had a few delightful entries."

@barbaracarrollaz

 

"The pop of beautiful aqua blue drew my eye to this image right away. Beautiful layers of colour, gorgeous China against the antique silver pot. The details are lovely as is the lighting"

Well done to you all and hope you had fun participating. Look forward to seeing all your entries next month!

- Claudia x