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We asked Patch users in several local communities to share their best holiday photos. Check out which were submitted and vote for your favorite in the comments.

 
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Welcome to Round 2 of Patch’s Best Holiday Photo Contest sponsored by Unique Photo.

We have received so many of your holiday memories and photos, and now it’s time to vote on the region’s best photo!

The photos with the most votes from our ten participating Patches will now be entered to win the grand prize, a $500 gift card to Unique Photo.

The winner will be announced Friday, Dec. 21 at noon.

To vote: Look for the number in the top right corner of the photo and refer to that in the comments.

The winners of the local contests are:

Montclair Patch: Holiday Card Reality submitted by Eileen Lundberg

Caldwells Patch: "The Magic of Baby's First Christmas" submitted by Peggy G

Caldwells Patch: "Under the Mistletoe" submitted by Erika Balestro Desimone

Verona-Cedar Grove Patch: Untitled submitted by Ronnie Hennesey

Belleville-Nutley Patch: "Too Funny" submitted by Lori

Bloomfield Patch: "You Big Turkey!" submitted by Terren Guyton-Bradley

West Orange Patch: "Wesley Tangled in Lights" submitted by Rose Dudek

Montville Patch: Untitled submitted by Melanie Unice

Montville Patch: "Enjoying Decorating" submitted by Cathy Touma

Wayne Patch: "Owen Drives Home With a Tree" submitted by Maria Davis Brislin

Unique Photo, New Jersey's camera and video superstore, is proud to partner with Patch to sponsor this contest. Unique Photo is NJ's premiere destination for lowest price photographic supplies, expert technical support and photographic education. Visit us today at www.uniquephoto.com or stop by our store at 123 Route 46 West, Fairfield.

Rules

Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia who are 18 and older.

To enter, upload your favorite holiday photo to the contest article beginning Nov. 26.

All entries must be received by Sunday, Dec. 9 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

You may enter one photo into the contest.

One winner will be selected by comment votes tallied by Local Editor.

A $500 gift card to Unique Photo will be given to the winner of the regional contest, made up of the winners of 10 site contests.

Click here for complete Official Rules.

Related Topics: Best Holiday Photo 2012, Holiday Guide 2012, and Unique Photo

Cornelia DiNunzio

5:25 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012

I vote for the Unice Family picture #2! Adorable picture :)

Tom Dudek

6:28 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012

I vote for photo #10... Wesley, I feel your pain!

Jennifer Wilson

8:22 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I vote for #10 so cute all wrapped up in the lights!

Peg Ward

8:22 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

All so cute. Voting for #7, Under the Mistletoe.

Leila Oxford

8:22 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Photo #4...The Christmas Miracle....Owen drives home with a tree. What an awesome card, I wish my children were that size again. Merry Christmas Owen:)

Lynn

8:22 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I vote for photo #4. What a wonderful holiday photo!

Cate

8:22 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Under the Mistletoe gets my vote !

Alida Karas

8:22 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I'd like to vote for Wesley, photo number 10 !!

Jim Ford

8:22 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I vote for photo#10 - Wesley- Awesome!

June Landry

10:49 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I vote for photo #10 - Wesley, what a cutie!

June Landry

10:49 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Voting for #10 , wrapped up in lights! My son used to do the same thing every christmas

AMY

10:49 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

voting for #10, he is so cute! love those cheeks

Margo Brislin

10:49 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

9:50 am on Tuesday December 18, 2012
1 vote for #4 Owen

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Denise desimone

7:19 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

The best picture ever. Cutest kids!!

Terri Tomasso

10:49 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I vote for photo #2. Unice Family photo! Adorable!!!!!

Pamela Pazmino

10:49 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

#10! Wesley, it does happen to the best of us...

Melanie Unice

10:49 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

# 2 " little cindy loo who and santa meet " gets my vote!

Sue F

10:49 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

"Under the Mistletoe" is my favorite- those kids are too sweet!!!!

Renata Nunez

10:49 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I vote for Wesley photo # 10, go wesley!

Rose Dudek

2:05 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

# 10 for wrapped in lights, too cute!

leanbean

2:05 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

My vote is for #4 That is a great picture

Lourdes G.

2:05 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

#10 for Wesley! go go go buddy

Rosemarie

2:05 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I vote for Wesley # 10. Too cute!

leanbean

2:05 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Why does it take so long to approve my postings???

Shirlene Batista de Lima

2:05 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I vote for Wesley photo # 10, go wesley!

katie

2:05 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I vote for # 4 Best story & photo who could ask for more

Bill Renold

9:12 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

#2 unice family kiddoes are the cutetst! go lena and chase!

Joan

9:12 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

i vote for # 10! what a cute picture!

Rose L

9:12 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

voting for number 10, wrapped up in lights! love the face!

Octavia Renold

9:12 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I vote for # 2 the Unice kids.
They look like a "Christmas dream come true"

Cornelia DiNunzio

9:12 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Again I vote for #2. All of them are adorable but this one authentic!

Cornelia DiNunzio

9:12 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I vote for #2 Cindy Loo Who of Whoville!!!!

A

9:12 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

The Unice family in photo #2 gets my vote!

J

9:12 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Go Unice's! We vote for #2!

Karen Q.

9:12 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I'm voting for #2 the Unice Family Photo

Karen Q.

9:12 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Again I'm voting for #2 Cindy Lou Who

Sandra

9:12 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

My vote goes to # 2 - Unice!!!

Basking Ridge Resident

9:12 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Under the Mistletoe has my vote ... #7 all the way!

pat nice

9:12 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I vote for #4 miracle boy...I remember my boys having one of those cars..brings back memories...may Owen have a Blessed Year and a Merry Christmas

Joan Gardner

9:12 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I vote for Wesley - #10.... cutest baby ever!

Susan Kutsop

9:56 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Susan K.
I vote for #2.... the Unice Family! Beautiful kids!

Susan Kutsop

9:56 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Another vote for #2....Miss Cindy Lou Who and Santa Chase!

Kimberly Kutsop Pedrick

9:56 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

#2 all the way! Adorable picture Unice family;)

Julio Morell

9:56 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I Vote for the #2 Picture its such a very Merry Christmas warm and the children are adorable

Mark Brislin

8:28 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

I vote for my little Miracle #4

paul roslan

8:28 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Unice family getsy vote. Picture #2

Irene Dudek

8:28 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Wesley #10 - definitely the cutest!

Michele Kelly

12:49 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

#2; clever idea, beautifully executed.

Elaine Balestro

12:49 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

I vote for #7 "Under the Mistletoe"

C6

12:49 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Owen #4-cute idea for a picture!

Jess L

12:49 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

All the pictures are cute! I vote for #10, very adorable!

Nicky G

12:49 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

definitely #10 for wesley! good luck wesley!

Jenny Z.

12:49 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

number 10 should win! vote for wesley!

Rose Dudek

12:49 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

#10 #10 #10 !!!! Vote for wesley!

Diane Ramos

12:49 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

I vote for #10, wraped up in lights!

Wendy

12:49 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Definitely going with #10, very cute!

Donna

12:49 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Voting for #7- Under the Mistletoe!!! Love it!!!! :D

Donna

12:49 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

#7 all the way!!!! We love the Mistletoe kiddos!!! :)

Barbara F.

12:49 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Voting for Under the Mistletoe, #7.

JT Mellon

3:25 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Hey, that Number 10 is a very cute photo!!!!
He's got my vote!

Matt Tress

3:25 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Voting for #10 - By far the best!

Jason D.

3:25 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

#10 - what an adorable picture!

Wendy

3:25 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

voting for #10! - Wesley in lights

r

8:20 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

GO # 2 they get my vote!!!

m barb

8:20 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2!!!!!

Debbie

8:20 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

I love #10 - Wesley is adorable!!

Bill Renold

8:20 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

#2 the unice family! go little cindy loo who

Marian

8:20 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

I vote for #7 Under the Mistletoe

Lior

7:19 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

#6!!!!!!! How adorable is that baby!!!

L. Cruz

7:19 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

Love # 6 looks its a beautiful Christmas photo!

Tamara Ruiz

7:19 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

How cute is 6 experiencing her first Christmas!

Tamara Ruiz

7:19 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

Babies first Christmas how cute 6

Bill Renold

8:44 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

and look at santa! how cute! #2

Rose Dudek

11:07 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

10! 10! 10! voting for Wesley!

Jason D.

11:07 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

vote for wesley - picture #10!

Sara

11:07 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

voting for #10! cute picture all wrapped up in lights!

Sara

11:07 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

number 10 it is! another vote for wesley

Connie Z

11:07 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

they are all really cute, but i vote for #10

Sam

11:07 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

voting for Wesley! picture 10!

NH

11:07 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

I'm voting for picture 10, wesley

Rose Dudek

11:33 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

Picture # 10! look at that face!

Rose Dudek

11:33 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

leaving another vote for Wesley, go 10!

Nicky G

11:33 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

votin gfor number 10, wesley is the best

Nicky G

11:33 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

# 10 all the way, go wesley

Wendy

11:33 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

# 10 for WESLEY, Go wesley!

Jess L

11:33 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

I'm voting for WEsley, cutest baby ever

Rose Dudek

11:33 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

voing for wesley at number 10!

Rose Dudek

11:33 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

wrapped up in lights, voting for @ 10

Rose Dudek

11:33 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

Wesley go! Voting for Wesley!

r

11:33 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

2 I can do this all day

Jason D.

11:33 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

another vote for wesley! # 10

Tammy

1:32 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

i would like to vote for #10

Fang

1:32 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

# 10 is the best, i want to vote for 10

Fang

1:32 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

voting for wesley number 10!

Melanie Unice

1:32 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

Go chase and lena! #2 what great sports ;)

r

1:32 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

#2! Unice family picture!

Sara

1:32 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

am i too late to vote? I am voting for # 10

Sara

1:32 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

voting for wesley number 10

Sara

1:32 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

best reindeer I've ever seen, #10

r

1:32 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

#2 running out of comments

r

1:32 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

2 must have great looking parents!

r

1:32 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

2 world class photography

r

1:32 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

r

1:32 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

Soulda made some rules 2

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Cornelia DiNunzio

2:22 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

this could give me carpal tunnel I vote for #2

r

1:32 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

2 losing grip on reality

r

1:32 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

2 ............must continue

r

1:32 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

not sure, but 2 looks good

r

1:32 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

2 bet you wish you never started this

r

1:32 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

r

1:32 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

r

1:32 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

r

1:32 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

r

1:32 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

2 did i mention im off tomorrow?

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Cornelia DiNunzio

2:22 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

I'm not messing with anyone but #2!!!!

r

12:57 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

computer smoking yet?
2!!!!!!

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Karen Q.

1:32 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

mine is, but I have another one to use if it blows :) OH BTW I vote for #2

r

12:57 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

2
i got nuthin but time

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Cornelia DiNunzio

2:22 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

I have all the time in the world. I'm off today and tomrrow. Gotta get the fingers in shape for all day and night comments. I vote for #2

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Cornelia DiNunzio

2:22 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

Time is on my side, yes it is.. by the RS Oh #2

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Karen Q.

1:32 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

Can't wait Voting for #2 again and again and again

Manager - Summit Forge Body Works

12:57 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

#2 feel sorry for the person approving all these comments

Melanie Unice

2:22 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

i would just like to say thank you to all of my wonderful family and friends and others that have voted for #2 that i do not know. i already feel like my photo has won. but please do not vote for me any longer. this contest has turned into a popularity contest rather than a contest to display art or any real talent. thank you again for being so supportive. love you all ;) and you have warmed my heart.

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Cornelia DiNunzio

4:20 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

Your so sweet Melanie! I understand and your right...... But I still vote for #2

Diane Ramos

2:22 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

wow i guess it's 10 vs 2, but i vote for 10!

Diane Ramos

2:22 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

it's OK r, none of us are working tomorrow lol, vote for 2

Diane Ramos

2:22 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

here i voted for you, happy :)

Diane Ramos

2:22 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

did i mention i'm voting for 10

Diane Ramos

2:22 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

Hey r, wouldn't it be funny if they don't count votes from the same person more than once? then we would've wasted all this time?

Jess L

4:21 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

hey it's getting competitive in here....10 for me

Nicky G

4:21 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

My vote is for 10! go wesley!

Nicky G

4:21 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

go welsye it's your birthday and we are gonna win for your birthday! #10

Rose Dudek

4:21 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

voting for wesley! go wesley! # 10!

Tamara Ruiz

9:31 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

OMG 6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tamara Ruiz

9:31 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

OMG 6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tamara Ruiz

9:31 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

OMG 6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tamara Ruiz

9:31 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

OMG 6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tamara Ruiz

9:31 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

OMG 6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tamara Ruiz

9:31 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

OMG 6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tamara Ruiz

9:31 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

OMG 6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tamara Ruiz

9:31 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

OMG 6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tamara Ruiz

9:31 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

OMG 6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tamara Ruiz

9:31 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

OMG 6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tamara Ruiz

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

6 all the wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

Tamara Ruiz

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

6 all the wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

Tamara Ruiz

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

6 all the wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

Tamara Ruiz

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

6 all the wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

JT Mellon

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

I vote #10: Fröhliche Weihnachten

JT Mellon

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

I vote #10: Kala Christouyenna!

JT Mellon

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

I vote #10: Boldog Karácsonyt

JT Mellon

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

I vote #10: Selamat Hari Natal

JT Mellon

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

I vote #10: Nollaig Shona Dhuit

JT Mellon

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

I vote #10: Buone Feste Natalizie

JT Mellon

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

I vote #10: Sung Tan Chuk Ha

JT Mellon

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

I vote #10: Wesolych Swiat Bozego Narodzenia

JT Mellon

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

I vote #10: Mata-Ki-Te-Rangi

JT Mellon

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

I vote #10: Pozdrevlyayu s prazdnikom Rozhdestva is Novim Godom

JT Mellon

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

I vote #10: Buorrit Juovllat

JT Mellon

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

I vote #10: Maligayamg Pasko

JT Mellon

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

I vote #10: Noeliniz Ve Yeni Yiliniz Kutlu Olsun

JT Mellon

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

I vote #10: Z Rizdvom Khrystovym or S rozhdestvom Kristovym

JT Mellon

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

I vote #10: Naya Saal Mubarak Ho

JT Mellon

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

I vote #10: Chuc Mung Giang Sinh

JT Mellon

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

I vote #10: E ku odun, e ku iye'dun!

Ava 2012

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ava 2012

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ava 2012

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ava 2012

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ava 2012

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ava 2012

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ava 2012

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ava 2012

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tamara Ruiz

9:30 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

Ok I'm back to vote and it stays the same # 6

Erika Balestro Desimone

10:40 am on Friday, December 21, 2012

Well I'm going on record as saying this contest=huge fail. Bah humbug to me, but someone should have used a little more foresight in thinking up rules that didn't include multiple votes. I could sit here all night and vote for my photo...but not sure what that has to do with the quality and artistic nature of a holiday photo. Unfortunately with a full time job and two preschoolers, voting 1,000 times for myself is simply not an option--despite wishing for a DSL camera. And I'm certainly not going to ask friends to waste time voting in such a poorly executed contest...shame. I thought it was an earnest effort to inspire good photography.

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Melanie Unice

9:26 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012

i am in total agreement and could not believe my eyes when i wrote the editor to ask if multiple votes actually counted! and while my good friends got angry and participated in the multiple voting.. this is what i wrote...

"i would just like to say thank you to all of my wonderful family and friends and others that have voted for #2 that i do not know. i already feel like my photo has won. but please do not vote for me any longer. this contest has turned into a popularity contest rather than a contest to display art or any real talent. thank you again for being so supportive. love you all ;) and you have warmed my heart."

just thought you might like to know some of the other entries felt the same as you. and i loved your photo by the way, very cute ;) and a great idea.

a fellow artist / designer / photographer
-Melanie

scarletxknight

10:40 am on Friday, December 21, 2012

#5 is adorable <3 my vote is with that little cutie <3

Megan

10:40 am on Friday, December 21, 2012

#1 "Holiday Card Reality"

Tamara Ruiz

10:40 am on Friday, December 21, 2012

6 to win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tamara Ruiz

10:40 am on Friday, December 21, 2012

Come on 6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tamara Ruiz

10:40 am on Friday, December 21, 2012

Come on 6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tamara Ruiz

10:40 am on Friday, December 21, 2012

Come on 6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ava 2012

10:40 am on Friday, December 21, 2012

# 6 it's the magic of the Holiday

Rose Dudek

10:40 am on Friday, December 21, 2012

#10 is my favorite! of course :)

Tamara Ruiz

10:40 am on Friday, December 21, 2012

6...her first time seeing a christmas tree how cute

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