FIRST PLACE GROUP A - SCORE 85.5
JUDGES: Robert Lino 86 | Tom Collins 85
This was taken at 1/250, f/5.6, 13mm, ISO 5000, I carefully positioned the cards from this years collection to try and make a pleasing composition. I use ambient window light and a room light bulb to light the display. I hand held the camera trying to make sure I had the boarders where I wanted them. I did about 20 different setups before I got what I liked. Adjustments were made in Lightroom. I think exchanging greeting with friends and relatives is a great way to catch up and stay in touch at least once a year. I enjoy seeing the family pictures and reading about their year if they include a newsy letter.
SECOND PLACE GROUP A - SCORE 85
JUDGES: Robert Lino 88 | Tom Collins 82
THIRD PLACE GROUP A - SCORE 82.5
JUDGES: Robert Lino 82 | Tom Collins 83
FIRST PLACE GROUP B - SCORE 87
JUDGES: Robert Lino 83 | Tom Collins 91
This is an arrangement of ornaments from my Christmas Tree.
Shot on Nikon D7500
f/16
1/200 sec
ISO 400
200mm
External flash used
SECOND PLACE GROUP B - SCORE 85.5
JUDGES: Robert Lino 89 | Tom Collins 82
THIRD PLACE GROUP B - SCORE 86
JUDGES: Robert Lino 88 | Tom Collins 84
GROUP B - SCORE 82.5
JUDGES: Robert Lino 78 | Tom Collins 87
I took this picture of the top of a gift box.
Shot on Nikon D7500
f/16
1/200 sec
ISO 400
200mm
External flash used
GROUP B - SCORE 87
JUDGES: Robert Lino 89 | Tom Collins 85
GROUP B - SCORE 83.5
JUDGES: Robert Lino 83 | Tom Collins 84
GROUP B - SCORE 78
JUDGES: Robert Lino 78 | Tom Collins 78
Pre-pandemic when most office workers did not work remotely, our office had Halloween parties and costume contests. This lady went all out on a Day of the Dead costume. There is some enhancement to pronounce the bold coloring through Smart Photo Editor. Original photo taken with a Canon PowerShot G15.
GROUP A - SCORE 78.5
JUDGES: Robert Lino 78 | Tom Collins 79
This was Christmas Eve, 2022. It was taken with an iPhone 13 Pro. f1.5, 1/20, 5.7mm. It was hand held with ambient light. Enhancements were made with Lightroom.
GROUP B - SCORE 84
JUDGES: Robert Lino 84 | Tom Collins 84
Every year there is an egg hunt in my back yard for Easter. This is my goddaughter/cousin and one of her daughters looking for eggs. I added the special effect frame in Smart Photo Editor to soften the looks of the photo.
GROUP A - SCORE 80
JUDGES: Robert Lino 80 | Tom Collins 80
Taken at Zoo Miami Halloween event
1/200 sec at f4.5, 100 mm (RF100-500mm 4.5-7.1 lens, Canon EOS R5)
GROUP B - SCORE 82
JUDGES: Robert Lino 82 | Tom Collins 82
Camera - Sony RX100III Focal length 9mm, ISO 800, f/3.5, 1/13sec. The background is a photo taken by me in December 1970 in Switzerland.
Submit up to two images taken from sunset to sunrise and anything in between.
Sunrise, Sunset and Night Photography provide more dramatic effects than any other time of day.
Panoramas, bracketed and long exposure images are just some examples that can be used for this challenge. Show us your creativity.
JUDGES: TBD
Flowers are a naturally photogenic subject matter — a joyful expression of colors, textures, and shapes. Flower and plant photography celebrates their natural beauty and is an effective way to improve various photography skills (Adobe Website). We are following up on the excellent presentation by Mike Moats (see the video at the bottom of this page)
Prizes:
Highest score: <br> One ThinkTank Photo Digital Holster 20 V2.0 and One 12" pocket reflector/diffuser.
First and Second most voted entries: One 12" pocket reflector/diffuser.
Flowers are a naturally photogenic subject matter — a joyful expression of colors, textures, and shapes. Flower and plant photography celebrates their natural beauty and is an effective way to improve various photography skills
Digital Challenge…Now it is your turn. I have critiqued your digital images. Some agree with my assessments...some do not. What follows is my methodology and reasons. How objective are you when self-critiquing your photographs? Can you separate your emotional connection to your image?
Evelyn Greer Park (Pinecrest)
8200 SW 124th Street
Pinecrest, FL 33157