UWOL 23 -- The Winner! at DVinfo.net

Lorinda Norton · July 13th, 2012, 09:33 AM

UWOL 23, with the theme, “A Force of Nature,” brought nine beautiful, insightful, fun and educational entries by some very talented and creative players. Every one of the entries is a winner in its own right! But, we made ourselves judge between them and pick a winner. It was a tight contest, which is always good--it shows the dedication of the fine people drawn to the UWOL Challenge.

We love giving a special thank you to Chris Hurd, who so kindly gives UWOL a home, not only here on DV Info Net, but by providing the special Vimeo home where we can showcase each challenge. You are the best, CH! And, as always, a bow to the lovely lady who created and nurtured the UWOL Challenge, Meryem Ersoz. Betcha money she’s still checking in and enjoying your entries when she gets little snatches of time! Finally, huge, huge thanks to all of you who got out there and completed your entry! You have given us so much enjoyment and, hopefully, turned out work that you found fulfilling. It is always gratifying to look back on past entries and be glad we put forth the effort.

Now, on to the matter at hand. Because there were nine entries only the winner and runner up will be listed. Info on your own film is only an email away if you are curious.

Runner Up: “Natural Elements” by Per Johan Naesje

Absolutely stunning images, Per Johan, of one of the most beautiful forces of nature on the planet--a secret to so many of us until you took us there with such style and skill. Thank you!

The WINNER of UWOL Challenge #23: “The Source” by Simon Wood

Well done, Simon! Two forces of nature--a formidable and powerful river, and the lesser force that dares to engage it. Thank you for taking us on the journey with your amazing storytelling and video images. This is your second UWOL Challenge win, and we are very proud of what you have done. Congratulations!!

That’s it for now, folks!! Check back here in August to sign up for the September challenge! And please…one or two of you regulars send a reminder to the one who posts the sign up thread so she’ll get it done on time!! :)

Per Johan Naesje · July 13th, 2012, 10:29 AM

Congrats to you Simon, yours was my favorite film. A pleasure to watch!
And thanks to all who voted for my film too!

A big thanks to all who managed to participate, those who don´t and of course to the DVInfo team who make this challenge possible!

Mike Sims · July 13th, 2012, 10:44 AM

Congratulations Simon and Per Johan! Thank-you, Lorinda. Well done everyone. Hope to see you all in the fall. Good-luck to those participating in DVC 22.

Mick Jenner · July 13th, 2012, 11:01 AM

Didn't get a chance to comment on the entries, only managed to watch them today. Well done to the Simon and Per as well as to all who submitted entries. Enjoyed watching them all.

Mick

Ruth Happel · July 13th, 2012, 12:46 PM

Congratuations, Simon and Per. Both were really excellent films.

Steve Siegel · July 13th, 2012, 03:56 PM

Congratulations guys,

You two are the best.

Owen Dawe · July 13th, 2012, 04:06 PM

Hi and Yes. Congratulations Simon and Per Johan. Two stunning entries that deserve their position in the competition. Well done.

Bill Thesken · July 13th, 2012, 04:10 PM

Great Work Guys - Hope to see more next round.

Chris Barcellos · July 13th, 2012, 04:17 PM

Nice job guys. Another great crop of films everyone, and this was truly a tough judging choice.

Gordon Hoffman · July 13th, 2012, 06:12 PM

Yes congratulations Simon and Per Johan. These were excellent films.

Gordon

Simon Wood · July 14th, 2012, 01:39 AM

Big props to everyone who submitted, it was an interesting round for sure with lots of wild and varied takes on the theme. Well done to Per; that was an awesome piece of cinematography.

I hope to see you all in the DVC challenge, or in the next UWOL!

Trond Saetre · July 15th, 2012, 02:53 PM

Congratulations Simon and Per Johan!
Every submitted entry was a pleasure to watch.

(Lorinda, you will be reminded in August)

Geir Inge · July 18th, 2012, 03:02 AM

Congratulations to all participants and especially to Simon and Per Johan.
I could unfortunately not attend this round.
Although I had filmed something at the bird cliff island Runde, I had to watch my sick father.
Amazing videos this round.

Meryem Ersoz · July 19th, 2012, 07:19 AM

congrats Per, it is great to see you back in the game and sharing your incredible talents with everyone.

and, as always, congrats to the finishers for sharing the planetary love -

and thanks to Lorinda for keeping the UWOL spirit alive.

that BlackMagic camera would be great for shooting nature and outdoors imagery - y'all should go sign up and kick some DVC booty....and shoot some hairy apes, for a change of pace.

July 13th, 2012, 09:33 AM	#1
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	UWOL 23 -- The Winner! UWOL 23, with the theme, “A Force of Nature,” brought nine beautiful, insightful, fun and educational entries by some very talented and creative players. Every one of the entries is a winner in its own right! But, we made ourselves judge between them and pick a winner. It was a tight contest, which is always good--it shows the dedication of the fine people drawn to the UWOL Challenge. We love giving a special thank you to Chris Hurd, who so kindly gives UWOL a home, not only here on DV Info Net, but by providing the special Vimeo home where we can showcase each challenge. You are the best, CH! And, as always, a bow to the lovely lady who created and nurtured the UWOL Challenge, Meryem Ersoz. Betcha money she’s still checking in and enjoying your entries when she gets little snatches of time! Finally, huge, huge thanks to all of you who got out there and completed your entry! You have given us so much enjoyment and, hopefully, turned out work that you found fulfilling. It is always gratifying to look back on past entries and be glad we put forth the effort. Now, on to the matter at hand. Because there were nine entries only the winner and runner up will be listed. Info on your own film is only an email away if you are curious. Runner Up: “Natural Elements” by Per Johan Naesje Absolutely stunning images, Per Johan, of one of the most beautiful forces of nature on the planet--a secret to so many of us until you took us there with such style and skill. Thank you! The WINNER of UWOL Challenge #23: “The Source” by Simon Wood Well done, Simon! Two forces of nature--a formidable and powerful river, and the lesser force that dares to engage it. Thank you for taking us on the journey with your amazing storytelling and video images. This is your second UWOL Challenge win, and we are very proud of what you have done. Congratulations!! That’s it for now, folks!! Check back here in August to sign up for the September challenge! And please…one or two of you regulars send a reminder to the one who posts the sign up thread so she’ll get it done on time!! :) __________________ Lorinda

July 13th, 2012, 10:44 AM	#3
Mike Sims Major Player Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 880	Re: UWOL 23 -- The Winner! Congratulations Simon and Per Johan! Thank-you, Lorinda. Well done everyone. Hope to see you all in the fall. Good-luck to those participating in DVC 22.

July 13th, 2012, 11:01 AM	#4
Mick Jenner Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: West Sussex England Posts: 843	Re: UWOL 23 -- The Winner! Didn't get a chance to comment on the entries, only managed to watch them today. Well done to the Simon and Per as well as to all who submitted entries. Enjoyed watching them all. Mick

July 13th, 2012, 12:46 PM	#5
Ruth Happel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Black Mountain, NC Posts: 488	Re: UWOL 23 -- The Winner! Congratuations, Simon and Per. Both were really excellent films. __________________ http://rockfowl.com/

July 13th, 2012, 03:56 PM	#6
Steve Siegel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA Posts: 840	Re: UWOL 23 -- The Winner! Congratulations guys, You two are the best.

July 13th, 2012, 10:29 AM	#2
Per Johan Naesje Trustee Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Akershus, Norway Posts: 1,413	Re: UWOL 23 -- The Winner! Congrats to you Simon, yours was my favorite film. A pleasure to watch! And thanks to all who voted for my film too! A big thanks to all who managed to participate, those who don´t and of course to the DVInfo team who make this challenge possible! __________________ - Per Johan

July 13th, 2012, 04:06 PM	#7
Owen Dawe Major Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Lake Tarawera, Rotorua, New Zealand Posts: 244	Re: UWOL 23 -- The Winner! Hi and Yes. Congratulations Simon and Per Johan. Two stunning entries that deserve their position in the competition. Well done. __________________ Owen

July 13th, 2012, 04:10 PM	#8
Bill Thesken Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: HI, USA Posts: 622	Re: UWOL 23 -- The Winner! Great Work Guys - Hope to see more next round.

July 13th, 2012, 04:17 PM	#9
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Re: UWOL 23 -- The Winner! Nice job guys. Another great crop of films everyone, and this was truly a tough judging choice. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

July 13th, 2012, 06:12 PM	#10
Gordon Hoffman Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta Canada Posts: 619	Re: UWOL 23 -- The Winner! Yes congratulations Simon and Per Johan. These were excellent films. Gordon

July 14th, 2012, 01:39 AM	#11
Simon Wood Major Player Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Entebbe Uganda Posts: 768	Re: UWOL 23 -- The Winner! Big props to everyone who submitted, it was an interesting round for sure with lots of wild and varied takes on the theme. Well done to Per; that was an awesome piece of cinematography. I hope to see you all in the DVC challenge, or in the next UWOL! __________________ http://vimeo.com/channels/guerrillafilms

July 15th, 2012, 02:53 PM	#12
Trond Saetre Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 3,375	Re: UWOL 23 -- The Winner! Congratulations Simon and Per Johan! Every submitted entry was a pleasure to watch. (Lorinda, you will be reminded in August)

July 18th, 2012, 03:02 AM	#13
Geir Inge Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Larsnes, Norway Posts: 1,343	Re: UWOL 23 -- The Winner! Congratulations to all participants and especially to Simon and Per Johan. I could unfortunately not attend this round. Although I had filmed something at the bird cliff island Runde, I had to watch my sick father. Amazing videos this round. __________________ Geir Inge B. Brekke Visit me at: https://vimeo.com/gibbfilm

July 19th, 2012, 07:19 AM	#14
Meryem Ersoz Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 3,015	Re: UWOL 23 -- The Winner! congrats Per, it is great to see you back in the game and sharing your incredible talents with everyone. and, as always, congrats to the finishers for sharing the planetary love - and thanks to Lorinda for keeping the UWOL spirit alive. that BlackMagic camera would be great for shooting nature and outdoors imagery - y'all should go sign up and kick some DVC booty....and shoot some hairy apes, for a change of pace.