You all made it really difficult for us to choose the winners for this competition. That is
also the reason why we had to delay the announcement a little bit. But finally,
we forced ourselves to take a decision.
CONGRATS to
all the winners! We well get in touch with you via Private Message.
Thanks to
everyone who participated and made this competition a very fun one and we hope
to see you in the next competition again. Find all entries >here<.
Best regards,
Laura
Thank you Laura and the Nokia community. I really appreciate it. And thank you HMDGlobal for reaching out. I almost missed the email. I am sooooo happy to have been selected. And congratulations to everyone else. So many amazing shots, so many amazing photographers. We'll done everyone. 😘🤗
There were so many amazing photos it was truly humbling to see what people could create with the same (or potentially technically inferior) equipment as I have. I learnt a lot from looking at all the entries (which I'm still in the process of doing... I'm at page 68 now!). There were a lot of things people posted which I didn't know how they achieved, I would really like it if the winners could explain how they achieved what we see in the photo so we can all learn.
I look forward to the competition next year!
Cheers
Hi Madbilly, I come from a painter background and am inspired by photographers who come to photography with a painter's eye. I'm especially inspired by the likes of Jeff Wall. I'm always looking for a shot that looks otherworldly, as such the natural light is the most important factor for me. I rarely take more than one shot of a scene, and I'm careful to frame it like a painter. My photo that won the landscape and nature category was one of those magic moments that could never be reproduced. I was ascending a mountain in Italy next to a waterfall. In the morning the falls were normal, but by mid-day the glacial ice had melted on top causing a torrent of milky white water to torrent out below. But the time I reached the lower levels, the waterfall was so strong that it was spraying up clouds of icy water, billowing in the late afternoon light. I decided not to photograph the waterfall but the clouds of icy water. The light from the sun, obscured by the clouds created a light like theatre spotlights and the roots looked like a body laying on a stage. I took 2 shots, no editing, and I knew that was the shot.
That's my method. Subject matter is everything for me.
Guys I was overwhelmed with joy when i saw my insta handle name!! So many beautiful portraits and I got second place!! Its amazing to think they really review all entries! Congratulations to all winners and also shout to all entrants it must've been really hard for them to choose winners!
I really would like to know if anyone received their phones\prizes yet? As im waiting in anticipation!!Whooop!
@madbilly please stop making posts where I wanna do agree, like and lol at the same time!!!!!!!!! You always get me confused as to which reaction I should use. 😂
@HMD_Laura is certainly doing great. Like she really felt the emotions of the users here and decided to give her best, even if some others don't walk along 😊
I can't wait to start putting the amazing features of the Pureview to the test. I have never owned such an advanced photography device in my life. I'm really excited to start taking shots, editing raw files (wow!) and posting the results. Thanks again Laura for your great effort. 🤗
the winners have received a private message from me asking for their personal details please answer asap. For the winners who participated via Instagram you should receive a message shortly as well.
@user15040824641434 you can see the winner entries by clicking on the >Entry< link next to each name
Best regards, Laura
Congratulations to all the winners of this contest.♥️ However, my opinion is in regards to the management of this contest: the winning photos should be published alongside the name of the winning photographer. It would have been a lot more professional that way.
Guys I was overwhelmed with joy when i saw my insta handle name!! So many beautiful portraits and I got second place!! Its amazing to think they really review all entries! Congratulations to all winners and also shout to all entrants it must've been really hard for them to choose winners!
I really would like to know if anyone received their phones\prizes yet? As im waiting in anticipation!!Whooop!
Then you will win a prize for the fastest delivery of a phone following an HMD competition! Congrats
Cheers
It would be a unique achievement... Here in India, winners were declared on 19 August, but still no sign of prizes... And the person in-charge has not come online since past 10 days... Hope the processing in India is fast like the one at Global level... I have already written and saved a note about the new Nokia 9 PureView, to share on social media... Just waiting for the device...
I got my Nokia 9 Pureview last week (thanks @HMD_Laura and the team at HMD). Been test driving it all week, and today had the first chance to take some nice shots with the amazing camera.
I got my Nokia 9 Pureview last week (thanks @HMD_Laura and the team at HMD). Been test driving it all week, and today had the first chance to take some nice shots with the amazing camera.
Lucky are you... Global community management team is doing a commendable job... And here, we the users from India region are still waiting for our prizes since past more than a month... Moreover, no body is even responding to messages and queries...
sorry I was on sick-leave last week. Back on track again. We faced some little hiccups with shipment of the prizes to some countries but found now a way to get this sorted and will proceed with the shipment. I will keep everyone informed via PM when I have a timeline on when the prices should be received (no worries it shouldn't take that long anymore as I know you are all waiting patiently).
Thank you for the feedback I just got a phone call like an hour ago from Nokia South Africa, my phone will be delivered on Wednesday!! Super happy and excited!!
Most competitions takes 4-6 weeks for prize deliveries so u guys are doing a great job
sorry I was on sick-leave last week. Back on track again. We faced some little hiccups with shipment of the prizes to some countries but found now a way to get this sorted and will proceed with the shipment. I will keep everyone informed via PM when I have a timeline on when the prices should be received (no worries it shouldn't take that long anymore as I know you are all waiting patiently).
@Tanmoydas15 the world photography day competition is closed already. But stay tuned for other opportunities.
Best regards, Laura
Mrbondrajkot786 here 🖐🏻 from india i am so much excited and eagerly waiting i hope i will get it soon ❤️ and i hope laura you are well now take care 😁 thanks
sorry I was on sick-leave last week. Back on track again. We faced some little hiccups with shipment of the prizes to some countries but found now a way to get this sorted and will proceed with the shipment. I will keep everyone informed via PM when I have a timeline on when the prices should be received (no worries it shouldn't take that long anymore as I know you are all waiting patiently).
sorry I was on sick-leave last week. Back on track again. We faced some little hiccups with shipment of the prizes to some countries but found now a way to get this sorted and will proceed with the shipment. I will keep everyone informed via PM when I have a timeline on when the prices should be received (no worries it shouldn't take that long anymore as I know you are all waiting patiently).
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I am sooooo happy to have been selected.
And congratulations to everyone else. So many amazing shots, so many amazing photographers. We'll done everyone.
😘🤗
I come from a painter background and am inspired by photographers who come to photography with a painter's eye. I'm especially inspired by the likes of Jeff Wall. I'm always looking for a shot that looks otherworldly, as such the natural light is the most important factor for me. I rarely take more than one shot of a scene, and I'm careful to frame it like a painter.
My photo that won the landscape and nature category was one of those magic moments that could never be reproduced.
I was ascending a mountain in Italy next to a waterfall. In the morning the falls were normal, but by mid-day the glacial ice had melted on top causing a torrent of milky white water to torrent out below. But the time I reached the lower levels, the waterfall was so strong that it was spraying up clouds of icy water, billowing in the late afternoon light.
I decided not to photograph the waterfall but the clouds of icy water. The light from the sun, obscured by the clouds created a light like theatre spotlights and the roots looked like a body laying on a stage. I took 2 shots, no editing, and I knew that was the shot.
That's my method. Subject matter is everything for me.
Thank you for the interest. 🙏
Guys I was overwhelmed with joy when i saw my insta handle name!! So many beautiful portraits and I got second place!! Its amazing to think they really review all entries! Congratulations to all winners and also shout to all entrants it must've been really hard for them to choose winners!
I really would like to know if anyone received their phones\prizes yet? As im waiting in anticipation!!Whooop!
we are currently preparing everything for the shipment of the phones. I should get them out today or latest on Monday.
Best regards,
Laura
Eg. @HMD_Laura , @nokianchetan 😆😅
SO surprised that you replied to my comment
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Thanks again Laura for your great effort. 🤗
However, my opinion is in regards to the management of this contest: the winning photos should be published alongside the name of the winning photographer. It would have been a lot more professional that way.
Here in India, winners were declared on 19 August, but still no sign of prizes... And the person in-charge has not come online since past 10 days...
Hope the processing in India is fast like the one at Global level...
I have already written and saved a note about the new Nokia 9 PureView, to share on social media... Just waiting for the device...
And here, we the users from India region are still waiting for our prizes since past more than a month...
Moreover, no body is even responding to messages and queries...
@HMD_Laura
please help... If you can...
sorry I was on sick-leave last week. Back on track again. We faced some little hiccups with shipment of the prizes to some countries but found now a way to get this sorted and will proceed with the shipment. I will keep everyone informed via PM when I have a timeline on when the prices should be received (no worries it shouldn't take that long anymore as I know you are all waiting patiently).
@praveenp I will be in touch with India team.
@Tanmoydas15 the world photography day competition is closed already. But stay tuned for other opportunities.
Best regards,
Laura
Hope you feeling much better Laura!
Thank you for the feedback
Most competitions takes 4-6 weeks for prize deliveries so u guys are doing a great job
Thank you for taking a note of it. Expecting to receive the prize soon...
I received my Nokia 8.1 yesterday and the phone is amazing!