Although your #39 & #40 are ranked as 2nd and 3rd it really is a tie with the one ranked as #1. This is going to be a hard call. We feel the weakness in your logo is the farm scene. The barn seems too big. It should be reduced about 25%. The tree next to it should be moved to the left a little. Instead of a solid red front can you add some black accent lines to the barn. How would it look to move the windmill and trees around it a tiny bit to the right as well? Those are our thoughts. If you have some other ideas for improvements we're open to see them too.
I'd be happy to. However, during judging only the 1st place designer can submit variations. You could move me there, allow me to post and then continue to evaluate your options.
Ok I put yours in first so you can make it a white background. I like the larger windmill and small trees in the farm scene like in #40 except can you make that just a little to the right? Make the maroon in Oak Creek just a tad bit darker. Thanks.
Ok, here's the revisions. The windmill and tree are slightly to the right, the type has been darkened a bit, and the cream has been removed from the background. Let me know if there's anything else you'd like to see.