November 2022 poll : The Best of the Best for 2023

[Isabelle Prondzynski]

The November Competition is a very special one.

Here, we have assembled all 39 prizewinning photographs that were eligible for inclusion in the 2023 calendars of The QE2 Story. Your vote will now decide which of these 39 marvellous photos becomes the top prizewinner of the year.

We also have a very special, and very appropriate prize on offer. The prize is the Vistaprint QE2 Story desk calendar for 2023. Our first time to try a desk calendar -- and as you can see, it looks smart!



And because this is a special month with the top prizewinning photos, and we have a special prize on offer, everyone will have 5 votes instead of the normal three.

Voting is easy, but you need to be registered as a Forum member and log into the Forum to vote. If your own photos figure in this collection, please do not vote for them, but support the other photographers instead.

To make it easier for you, we have posted the pictures below. You will find all of them also in the topic "Photo competition Results for the 2023 calendar".

https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/index.php?topic=9819.0

However, you might prefer to turn to the Gallery Album, "Best of the Best for 2022", where you can see them all at once, in thumbnail form. Plus you can view larger versions of the pictures by clicking on the photos to see medium size, and clicking once more to see them in large size.

You will not see the results of the vote until the poll has closed on 1 December 2022, after all time zones have had a chance to catch up with the voting deadline.

Enjoy the variety in these photos and choose your favourites .

As always the choice is yours -- enjoy!

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Danger High Winds


Crewing the QE2 passenger launches


1967 - the evening before her launch


QE2 Nimrod & Hawk 30 April 2004


Liverpool Calling


Superstructure


Meeting between RMS QE2 and SS Norway in Le Havre, July 1999


Sunset sailing from Cagliari 31st August 2008


About to Leave Southampton - 18/12/2005


About to Leave Southampton for the Last Time - 11/11/2008


In Madeira 15/10/2001


Newcastle


Iconic funnel coming into view from the steps up to Sun Deck


Symmetry


There will be another coming along soon


Moonrise over the Bay of Biscay


Golden Rays on the QE2 Funnel


Sunlight into the promenade


Stormy Seas


Sleek and Space Age Superstructure


An elegant dinner awaits you


Sunset on an elegant Queen


The elegance of the Queens Room


Early in the morning


Elegant Midship Bar Promenade


Mauretania model on board QE2


Queen Elizabeth II


Princess Grills Lights


Dionysos ...the god of wine, joy, grapes, fertility, madness and ecstasy


The ship and the bell


Porthole and Deadlight
 

Visit to Captain's Cabin on Last Voyage


It's a long way from here to there


QE2 Cake


Laden with cakes


Afternoon tea QE2 Style


Tendering in Svalbard 2006


Multipurpose


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[cunardqueen]

Gosh, l think the desktop version is just so perfect, have we had these on sale before ?  While don't get me wrong a wall calendar is beautiful, but they do take up space, especially when you have a couple up others ones you need to display, and Vistaprint do such a good job with their quick printing process.
This begs the question now we are into November , lm guessing the elves have been at work and the calendar for next year is about to hit the printing press ready for the influx of orders.
 

[Peter Mugridge]

I've voted, but please may I suggest instead of 5 votes we should be allowed 39 in this case...?

[Lynda Bradford]

I've voted, but please may I suggest instead of 5 votes we should be allowed 39 in this case...?

Brilliant - all suggestions considered! 

[Lynda Bradford]

Gosh, l think the desktop version is just so perfect, have we had these on sale before ?  While don't get me wrong a wall calendar is beautiful, but they do take up space, especially when you have a couple up others ones you need to display, and Vistaprint do such a good job with their quick printing process.
This begs the question now we are into November , lm guessing the elves have been at work and the calendar for next year is about to hit the printing press ready for the influx of orders.
 

Thanks Myles - Head Elf, Isabelle has been very busy producing both a wall calendar that can be ordered direct from Lulu, plus the desk calendar that is new for this year.  Isabelle will be posting details soon of how to order.  I believe we are waiting on prices to be confirmed. 

[Isabelle Prondzynski]

5 voters so far. Hoping for many more for this very special competition to acknowledge our prizewinning photographers .

[Lynda Bradford]

Brilliant photos every one, making it very difficult to choose just five favourite photos. Next year we should increase the number of votes for the best of the best. 

If you have not voted yet sit down enjoy having the opportunity to view these fabulous QE2 photos and vote for your five favourites. 

[June Ingram]

Just voted ! It was so difficult to choose as every photo is a gem !

[Lynda Bradford]

Half way through the month and only seven people have voted so far, which is a bit disappointing as there are so many fabulous pictures. 

If you are relaxing this Sunday morning,  take a few minutes to have a look at the pictures and choose your five favourites so as to support those who entered the competition.

If you have forgot your password have a look at these instructions to get a reminder. 

[June Ingram]

8 voters and there is some rivalry going on between the photos ! Be sure your votes are cast !

[Isabelle Prondzynski]

8 voters and there is some rivalry going on between the photos ! Be sure your votes are cast !

You are right, June -- everyone, please vote and encourage all your Forum friends to vote! These are the Best of the Best, and it would be such a pity if we closed the year with so few voters taking a moment to express their appreciation for the photographers and their prizewinning pictures.

Make it your great gesture of thanks for 2022 and this Forum!

[June Ingram]

9 voters and two photos neck to neck !

[June Ingram]

10 voters and two photos in first place.

The weekend is starting; perhaps it would be a good time to have a look at the wonderful photos and vote for your five favorites.

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[June Ingram]

11 voters, and one photo has moved into the lead !

[Rob Lightbody]

Voted!

Stupendous selection.