Australian opal competition winners list

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I didn't even find one in the professional figurative category that was appealing to me, and I don't know how they judged most of them and found them worthy. I loved the Renaissance glass, the twister was brilliant, the eagle was awesome, and especially the dragons in the men's wear category. I also loved the spider earrings with the webs, but most everything else left me wondering why they were chosen. :roll:
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looks like 'abstract' category (pro & non-pro) was not very popular this year :P
not to mention Designers Wear for Males :lol: :lol: and drawings :roll:
and what about the Christine Roussell Award ?
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They're not done posting photos yet.
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Got my pieces back without a word. They not even bothered to send notice that something is on the way.

Wrote her a letter, but no reply yet.
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Justin from B-O-D made a blog post about it with a few pictures.
http://blackopaldirect.com/iojdaa-2015/
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I pinged her to ask about shipping and she told me that they had been shipped. Not arrived yet though. Ya, I saw Justin's page too.
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I Just looked at the male designer bla bla catergory, no 2 on the list. HIDEOUS! I dont think I will look at any more.
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Ok I looked at one more, sholdnt have, this looks like a very "in" group of people, some if it is rubbish. Compared to what was pictured on here.
It seems to have been judged on the Opal and value, not carving skills. Just my 2 cents worth.
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TY Mick!!
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