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Voting in the My Auckland photo competition has now closed. Thank you for contributing.
Over the last two weeks we've received hundreds of photos from snap-happy Aucklanders who have been busy taking pictures of the region for the My Auckland photo competition. Some of these photos have been featured on our photo gallery and there have been many more considered.
The judges have deliberated and debated and 12 finalists have been chosen.
Now it's your chance to vote for your favourite. Which photo best captures the mood and essence of Auckland?
Vote now and go in the draw to win an iPod Touch worth $479
Simply submit your vote by 5pm on Friday 23 November and you'll be entered into the draw.
To see the 12 finalists and place your vote click here.
The winning photos, and the winning voter, will be announced live at 10am on Monday 26 November at www.nzherald.co.nz/auckland.
Good luck!
The judges
Matthew Williams
Matthew is a New Zealander who has spent the past seven years living and working in the UK and Europe. Matthew has established himself as a sought-after photographer working with such clients as Waterstones Bookstores, Marriott Hotels, Hamleys Toy Store, Cancer Research UK and Wembley UK & USA. Matthew divides his time between both hemispheres.
Nigel Horrocks
Nigel is the community editor for nzherald.co.nz and passionate about New Zealanders having a voice on the issues of the day through 'Your Views', 'Your Photos' and 'Your Reviews'. This passion means that nzherald is now the leading forum for Kiwis to debate or share their stories and experiences.
Janna Dixon
Janna is an award-winning photographer with the Herald on Sunday. Her startling image of the Kahui parents at the graveside of their twin boys saw her take away the prize for best breaking new picture at this years Qantas Media Awards. Janna worked as a press photographer in the UK before coming to NZ in 2005 and loves photographing news and features.
Justin Matthews
Justin is nzherald.co.nz's graphic & interactive designer. An avid photographer, he's often seen out-and-about snapping the landscapes and people of Auckland. His creative eye and innovative approach helps make nzherald.co.nz the most popular destination for the latest news, business and sport.
The finalists and judges' comments:
YH Hsu
Bridge at Dawn
A beautifully captured sunrise with good composition and a new angle on an iconic Auckland landmark.
David Cohen
Motorway
A stylish image of Auckland. David has successfully made the motorways look beautiful. Good technical aspect and well exposed.
Simon McManus
Cat
A well-captured candid moment.
Derek Lardenoye
Britomart
A bustling, colourful image of metropolitan life in New Zealand's largest city.
Colleen Mather
Workmen
A classic shot of a 5-50 minute smoko. An honestly shot image of life in Auckland.
Peter Tasker
Runner
A nicely composed shot of a familiar scene for joggers.
Michael Franklin
Upper Queen Street
This architecture strikes a chord with all Kiwis and is contrasted with the cheap apartment blocks in the background. The last remaining pockets are being encroached on by the modern metropolis.
Cheng Qu
A leisurely lunch
Old meets new. Great contrast of the suburban sprawl and cows quietly chewing their cud. Strong composition and use of colour.
Lee Reid
An unusually empty motorway
The irony of the everyday motorway experience. A well-composed and graphically beautiful image.
Gael Orr
The harbour by morning
This shot captures one of the familiar but many changing moods of a familiar scene - the starkness of the Auckland waterfront. Beautiful light.
Rina Caffarella
Surfer at Piha
The beautifully captured raw beauty of the West Coast strikes a chord with all Aucklanders.
Kate Edenborough
Ferry Terminal
This shot captures the random beauty of everyday street life in Auckland.
