As the year comes to a close, so does another one of my Monthly Photo Contests. Before announcing the winner for the December Photo Contest, I’d like to take a moment to thank all of our contest sponsors over the past year including Westcott, Scott Kelby, Mpix, IGT America, onOne, Unified Color, Photoshop Cafe, What the Duck? and Kelby Training. Thank you for all of your generous support and for working with me to encourage our fellow photographers to grow with every shot.

I’d also like to thank everyone who has entered my contests this year. Whether you won a prize or not, I want you to know that I saw artistry in each and every shot and you are all more than capable of doing great things behind the lens. Keep it up!

And now, for our winner…

“X – (41/100)” – by Chris Stern

I really like the subtle colors, the lines, the contrast between the smooth metal and the rough brick, and the sense of depth because of the different plains within the image. Nice work!

As is true every month, there are a number of other great shots that may not have won but still deserve highlighting here. They are (in no particular order):

My Monthly Photo Contests will return in the new year so get out there and shoot for your chance to win some cool prizes!

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