My first #bicyclephotocontest ended last week, and I was thrilled with the number of great entries that I received. From the nearly 30 photos submitted, it was not easy to narrow down to three, but the winners who will each receive 1 share of 
@axeman His shot of a beach cruiser at sunset is just stunning. The color of the sky is gorgeous, and I love the low perspective of the shot. See his entry post here.
@ileana56Her photo was taken from a balcony as children in a race passed by. I really like the contrast of colorful bikes and clothing against the grey asphalt, and the markings on the road (as well as the powerlines) add a graphical interest to the shot. Her entry post can be found here.
@holmMikkel @Holm is currently on a solo cycling trip from Denmark to South Africa, and I think his self-portrait really conveys that sense of adventure that we associate with a trip like that. The background is beautiful, and I like the way he is standing with his loaded touring bike and looking ahead. Every time I see this photo, I want to pack my bags and head out on a trip. See his post here.
Like I said, I had a really difficult time narrowing down to three winners, so I also want to recognize a few honorable mentions. Something about each of these shots stood out to me as well, so these photographers will each receive a .25 SBD prize. In no particular order they are:
@tattoodjayI really like the use of selective color, and he has some other nice shots of bikes on the streets of NYC in his post.
@ninahaskinHer stylized shot of bikes parked on a college campus is colorful and interesting.
@twowheeledmonkeyLogging the miles. Great title and nice shot where the bike is an important element, but the background is the star.
@luigi-the-gnomeInteresting bike, and the canal makes a nice background. The wine case basket is a nice detail, but it would be even better if it were still full of wine.
@ultrabiker Another nicely composed shot that makes me want to get out and ride. You can’t beat a riverside trail with such beautiful scenery.
I could have added several more honorable mentions, but I had to draw the line somewhere. Overall, the quality of the entries was very good, and I really appreciate everyone who entered and helped spread the word about the contest. I am not sure exactly when, but this is something that I will definitely do again.
