The polls may be closing soon for the Unity event, but we are well on our way to our next big event. Now it’s time for you to vote on Pushing the Limits!

Once again I am floored by all the amazing submissions we received. Below are the ten nominees selected by our esteemed judges. Choosing only 10 was, to say the least, quite an arduous task for them. They strove, the struggled, they perspired profusely, but in the end were able to push through the pain and achieve the goal.

Now, it’s up to you to vote for the top three that you think represents the theme best. Vote soon because the polls close Monday, August 18 at 10pm PDT.

The third and final event just opened for submissions today and the competition is already revving up. Submit your favorite images that depict how you conceive Speed. But hurry, event closes on Tuesday, August 19 at 10pm PDT.

Anyone can vote, so make sure to include your friends, family and anyone else in on the action!

To join in the fun and find out more about the contest, visit the Imagekind Summer Games information page.

Artwork 1: Silence !!! Artist Working by Dragos Prioteasa

How it Represents Pushing the Limits: I consider this artwork the embodiment of theme “Pushing the Limits”. After all this is the most important feature of human kind. People always wanted to know more, to discover more, to be explorers. People always pushed the limit to discover new frontiers(material or spiritual). That’s what we do in this community. We explore new frontiers. The only limit we have is the one we set our self.

Artwork 2: Hang On! by Jennifer Manganello

How it Represents Pushing the Limits: This is a twist on pushing the limits. It does appear to be a very precarious position and he is displaying determination and a little bit of fear.

Artwork 3: This Wonderfully Wicked Little Town by Jeff Adkins

How it Represents Pushing the Limits: I feel this image pushes the limits of perspective and also the limits as to what is scary and what is beautiful.

Artwork 4: We Three Kings Part II – Lion by Michelle Wrighton

How it Represents Pushing the Limits: This image is a good fit for the “Pushing the Limits” theme as this is exactly what I did while creating this. Using artists color pencils I wanted to push to the absolute limit what could be achieved in this medium, to prove that color pencil as a medium can stand alongside acrylic or oils in Fine Art.

Artwork 5: Peeking Through by Sondra Sula

How it Represents Pushing the Limits: This tiny squill has pushed through the limits of several layers of tough oak leaves to kiss the life-giving sun.

Artwork 6: Pushing the Limits by Donna Corless

How it Represents Pushing the Limits: This shows a hiker who is pushing on to reach the destination.

Artwork 7: Shoes by Rebekah McGrady

How it Represents Pushing the Limits: The idea behind this piece is that achieving beauty and skill often costs some blisters, blood, and callouses.

Artwork 8: Javelin by Greg Simanso

How it Represents Pushing the Limits: The grace of the athlete in this image I created shows the form and strength it takes to perform.

Artwork 9: Bridge by Regina Lafay

How it Represents Pushing the Limits: Still holding on…

Artwork 10: Dear God, Please Don’t Let them Find Me… by tanyabond

How it Represents Pushing the Limits: This little hamster is definitely pushing the limits – hiding on a cheese shelf in the kitchen!

Polls have closed, thanks for participating!