Photograph of the Year 2011 Competition

For the title of 'Photograph of the Year 2011' I want all blog contributors and viewers/readers to scan through the posts of 2011 and choose your THREE favourite photographs. The blog archive to the right, lists the 2011 posts. HINT : Look at all the thumbnails and choose twenty or so; then scrutinise them thoroughly at increased size before choosing your favourite three.  Blog contributors obviously cannot choose their own pictures and all who participate must do so only once. Send the following details of your three favourite pics to me, Dave, in order of preference - my email address is clearly shown at the top of the blog.

1  date                                                       picture number                                  photographer
2  date                                                       picture number                                  photographer
3  date                                                       picture number                                  photographer

All emailed submissions will be viewed, in strict confidence, by myself and points accredited accordingly. The pictures will gain 3, 2 and 1 point(s) respectively for places 1, 2 and 3. The picture that accumulates the highest number of points from all entries will be declared the winner. The winning photographer will also be the focus of his (no ladies have taken part) own post. The latter will comprise more details (hopefully forthcoming) about his photography and winning picture in particular.

Obviously the success of this competition relies on people - viewers/readers especially -  taking part. Please do so as the closing date is January 31st; this gives you all plenty of time to scroll through the posts. I have already done mine. It is a difficult task as many superb pics have been sent in during 2011. Have a go....