PHOTO CHALLENGE

LONG EXPOSURE - NOVEMBER 2024

Living Nature by Carlos Ramirez

GROUP B - SCORE 82

JUDGES: Tom Collins 79 | Robert Lino 85

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Living Nature by Carlos Ramirez
A Dance of Water and Color by Walter Rojter

GROUP A - SCORE 82

JUDGES: Tom Collins 81 | Robert Lino 84

This photo captures a koi pond at R.F. Orchids in Homestead, Florida. I used a Fujifilm X-H2S camera with a Lensbaby Composer Pro and Sweet 35 lens, along with an ND64 filter (6 stops). The settings were f/5.6, ISO 160, and a 3-second shutter speed.

The Sweet 35 lens creates a sharp focal "sweet spot" in the center, with strong blurring toward the edges, adding a dreamy, artistic effect. I completed the post-processing in ON1 Photo RAW 2025 and Nik Efex Pro to enhance the colors and textures.

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Farewell Comet Tsuchinshan ATLAS by Claudia Masella

GROUP A - SCORE 95.5

JUDGES: Tom Collins 95 | Robert Lino 96

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Light Painted Blooms by Barbara Thompson

GROUP A - SCORE 84

JUDGES: Tom Collins 79 | Robert Lino 89

ISO 100, 100mm, f/20,10.0 seconds

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Gushing Creek by Subaru Basu

GROUP A - SCORE 83.5

JUDGES: Tom Collins 82 | Robert Lino 85

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Gushing Creek by Subaru Basu
Mangrove Delight by Maribel Gonzalez

GROUP B - SCORE 82

JUDGES: Tom Collins 79 | Robert Lino 86

Capturing moments of pure serenity at Black Point Park & Marina. First time ever attempt with long exposure photography.

Shot on Canon R5
Tripod & ND Filter
Exposure time 30 sec, F/9, Focal length 24mm, ISO 100

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Mangrove Delight by Maribel Gonzalez
Pineapple Fountain by Norma Orozco

GROUP B - SCORE 83.5

JUDGES: Tom Collins 80 | Robert Lino 87

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Pineapple Fountain by Norma Orozco
Light Captured In The Dark by Barbara Thompson

GROUP A - SCORE 91.5

JUDGES: Tom Collins 89 | Robert Lino 94

ISO 400, 100mm, f/20, 15.00 seconds

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In a Hurry by Subartu Basu

GROUP A - SCORE 82

JUDGES: Tom Collins 82 | Robert Lino 82

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In a Hurry by Subartu Basu
Rolling the Dice by Norma Orozco

GROUP B - SCORE 86

JUDGES: Tom Collins 84 | Robert Lino 88

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Rolling the Dice by Norma Orozco
Rainwater and Snowmelt by Pilar Gaeda

GROUP A - SCORE 84.5

JUDGES: Tom Collins 81 | Robert Lino 88

Nikon D850
Exposure Time: 1/3
F-number: 14
Focal Length: 24 MM
Photographic Sensitivity (ISO): 64
Lens Model: 24 -120
White Balance: Auto white balance

This photograph was taken on September 2023 at Multnomah Falls in the Pacific Northwest at the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. This is one of the top places in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area to study the geology exposed by floods. Six volcanic flows of Grande Ronde Basalt are visible in the fall’s cliff face, representing more than 400.000 years of geological history.

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Rainwater and Snowmelt by Pilar Gaeda
Slow Motion Strobes by Yevette Shapiro

GROUP A - SCORE 95

JUDGES: Tom Collins 96 | Robert Lino 94

Taken at a light show.

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Slow Motion Strobes by Yevette Shapiro
Smooth Waves by Rolando Prol

GROUP A - SCORE 84

JUDGES: Tom Collins 82 | Robert Lino 86

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Smooth Waves by Rolando Prol
Starburst by Ibis Hillencamp

GROUP A - SCORE 82

JUDGES: Tom Collins 80 | Robert Lino 84

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Starburst by Ibis Hillencamp
Softwaters by Pilar Gaeda

GROUP A - SCORE 85

JUDGES: Tom Collins 84 | Robert Lino 86

Nikon D850
Exposure Time: 1/8
F-number: 11
Focal Length: 28 MM
Photographic Sensitivity (ISO): 64
Lens Model: 24 -120
White Balance: Auto white balance

This photograph was taken on September 2023 at Wahkeena Falls on the Historic Columbia River Highway. This little strand of water called my attention while I was walking to get a good view of the Wahkeena Falls. I stayed around for a little while taking different images with different exposure times and this one was my favorite
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Softwaters by Pilar Gaeda
Star Trails by Rolando Prol

GROUP A - SCORE 86

JUDGES: Tom Collins 86 | Robert Lino 86

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Star Trails by Rolando Prol
Stormy Patterns by Yevette Shapiro

GROUP A - SCORE 84.5

JUDGES: Tom Collins 83 | Robert Lino 86

Taken during Hurricane Milton. I tried using different timed settings for pictures during the storm and this was the image I think best reflected the motions made by the winds.

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Stormy Patterns by Yevette Shapiro
Multidimensional Z Tree Reflection by Claudia Masella

GROUP A - SCORE 87.5

JUDGES: Tom Collins 87 | Robert Lino 88

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Thunderbolt by Ibis Hellencamp

GROUP A - SCORE 92

JUDGES: Tom Collins 88 | Robert Lino 96

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Thunderbolt by Ibis Hellencamp
Waterfall Olympic National Park by Daniel Holmes

GROUP A - SCORE 82

JUDGES: Tom Collins 82 | Robert Lino 82

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