This really has gotten out of hand. I spent a couple of hours finalizing the entries to the best of my meager abilities and as far as I can tell we have had 524 photos sent in, 186 email threads and about 40 prizes pledged by 30 of the nicest beer folk out there. I have no idea how we are supposed to go through these and make good choices. Remedy? Arbitrary choices!
No, there shall be some sense placed over the discussions - especially for grand prize winner who will get a bundle of various gifties in the mail from a number of gift givers. But you can help. You can let us know who your favorites are. Have a look at the four galleries on Flickr (linkably referenced just below) and give your comments about which ones you like the best. And then argue about your differing opinions. Call each other names. That would be great.
- gallery one - 118 photos of great promise.
- gallery two - 119 photos of rare perception.
- gallery three - 151 photos of commanding voice.
- gallery four - 136 photos of doubtful toe-curling amateurism.
I jest. I have had no time to categorize these in any way. As Jeff wrote after the contest closed UK time, we'll work out the best over the week and get back to you on how it pans out. Sound good? Fine. Let us know your thoughts, too. That's also fine. You want to offer your ideas on the rules? That's fine, too...but we'll just ignore them.