GROUP  B - SCORE 86

 JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 94 | Ed Robinson 78

Shot at Miami Beach on 4-26-18 with a Nikon D800 using a Tamron 70-200, f2.8

 GROUP  A - SCORE 95.5

 JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 95 | Ed Robinson 88

Jardin des Plantes, Paris
ISO 100; 24-105 mm @ 55 mm; f/11; 1/400s
Hand Held

  GROUP  A - SCORE 83.5

 JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 83 | Ed Robinson 84

 GROUP  B - SCORE 83

 JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 84 | Ed Robinson 82

Panoramic view of hot air balloons flight in Capadocia, Turkey

Group A Score 88

JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 91 | Ed Robinson 85

GROUP B SCORE 82

JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 86 | Ed Robinson 78

Capturing beautiful reflections at Frida Kalo's House entrance, Mexico City

 Group A Score 83

JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 83 | Ed Robinson 83

 GROUP B SCORE 84

 JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 87 | Ed Robinson 81

 Group A Score 84.5

JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 87 | Ed Robinson 82

GROUP A SCORE 81.5

JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 84 | Ed Robinson 79

Taken at Metro Zoo with Nikon D3400 1/1600 sec at f 8.0; ISO 800; 200mm

 GROUP A SCORE 82

JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 85 | Ed Robinson 79

GROUP B SCORE 80

 JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 81 | Ed Robinson 79

GROUP A SCORE 81

JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 82 | Ed Robinson 80

Taken at Robert Is Here Fruit Stand and Farm with Nikon D3400. 1/250 sec at f 6.3; ISO 100; 20mm

 GROUP B SCORE 81.5

 JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 83 | Ed Robinson 80

GROUP A SCORE 84

JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 90 | Ed Robinson 78

I found this gem at the Shops of Sunset Place in South Miami. This urban shopping mall is deteriorating from lack of maintenance. Where there is steel there is rust. When I saw this little plant growing out of this huge metal structure I knew there was an interesting picture to be had. I was intrigued by the bright red color. The physical structure with straight lines, diagonal lines, circles, and bolts sticking out gives this image impact. The juxtaposition of this tiny delicate plant and the massive steel structure brings me pleasure. Wherever nature finds an opportunity something will grow. I almost named this "Survival of the Fittest." As a bonus I thought the leaves of the plant resembled a stick figure of a man. There are many interesting things to shoot at this ghost like mall. It is scheduled to be demolished and replaced. So if you want to do a photo shoot here don't delay. It will probably be gone before long.

 GROUP B SCORE 82

 JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 85 | Ed Robinson 79 

GROUP A SCORE 88

JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 96 | Ed Robinson 80

This image captures a quiet moment of closeness between two tulips, evoking a sense of tenderness—perhaps even love.

Photographed with a Fujifilm X-H2S and a LensBaby Velvet 56mm at f/4, 1/160 sec, ISO 400.

A tripod was essential, as precise manual focusing with the LensBaby at this aperture can be challenging. The scene was softly lit using only natural window light, complemented by a small silver reflector.

Post-processing was done in ON1 Photo RAW and Nik Color Effex Pro. A subtle texture was added to enhance the background and bring a painterly atmosphere to the composition. I hope you enjoy it.

GROUP B SCORE 79.5

JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 80 | Ed Robinson 79

Taken at Deering Point at sunrise with a Nikon D3400 camera.

 GROUP A SCORE 80.5

JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 83 | Ed Robinson 78

 GROUP A SCORE 82.5

JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 84 | Ed Robinson 81

 GROUP A SCORE 82

JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 84 | Ed Robinson 79

GROUP A SCORE 85.5

JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 94 | Ed Robinson 77

This image was taken in February of 2025. I was walking around downtown South Miami and checking out the alleyways. I find lots of interesting things to shot in alleyways. This wall caught my eye. I was intrigued by the patterns created by the exterior wiring conduit. I like the simplicity of this image. I liked the subtle texture of the plaster on the wall. The squiggly crack line coming from the window was in contrast to the other square lines. I thought that outlier line added character and interest. Minimal post processing was done in LRC.

GROUP A SCORE 85

JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 84 | Ed Robinson 83

This image tells a quiet story—a gentle contrast between two blooms. One rises, reaching for the light with quiet confidence, while the other bows low, perhaps weary, contemplative, or in subtle disagreement with its taller companion.
Photographed with a Fujifilm X-H2S and a LensBaby Velvet 56mm at f/4, 1/60 sec, ISO 500.

The flowers are part of a chamomile bunch purchased at Trader Joe’s. I carefully isolated this pair, arranging the rest of the bouquet behind them to echo the feeling of wild growth. Special attention was given to composition—ensuring the background flowers did not merge but rather framed the main characters, in order not to become a distraction, but to instead complement the chosen pair.

Soft window light and a silver reflector brought out the delicate tones, while a tripod allowed for precise manual focus.
Post-processed in ON1 Photo RAW and Nik Collection Color Efex Pro, with a textured background added to introduce a sense of movement and painterly mood.

GROUP B SCORE 80

JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 83 | Ed Robinson 77

Taken at Deering Estate with a Nikon D3400.

GROUP A SCORE 91

JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 97 | Ed Robinson 85

1/5000 sec at F5.6 ISO 2000 253 mm (Canon RF 100 - 500 mm lens)

GROUP B SCORE 81

JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 83 | Ed Robinson 79

White Lion Shot with Nikon D800 and Tamron 70-200 f2.8 (in Homestead / Florida City)

GROUP B SCORE 86

JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 86 | Ed Robinson 86

Taken at the Cathedral of Notre Dam in Montreal Canada. Taken with an iPHone 14 Pro.

GROUP B SCORE 88

JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 90 | Ed Robinson 86

This photo was taken at the Orlando Wetlands last month in the afternoon on a bright and sunny day. I watched these two American coots flight and chase each other across the water for a while. They are super fast and quick on the move!

Shot on Canon R5 paired with the Tamron 150-600mm @ 350mm
Shutter 1/3200 sec
ISO 800, F 5.6
Post processing done in LRC.

GROUP B SCORE 85

JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 88 | Ed Robinson 82

Jaipur-Chhoti Chopan
ISO80, 24MM, f1.78, 1/654s

GROUP B SCORE 82

JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 84 | Ed Robinson 80

Taken on a farm in Sawai Madhopur, India
ISO80, 24MM, f1.78, 1/690s

GROUP A SCORE 83

JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 86 | Ed Robinson 80

Sunset at Sandestin on a chilly December day

ISO640
18mm
f4
1/1000s
Graduated ND8 filter

GROUP A SCORE 83

JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 85 | Ed Robinson 81

Moon at its first quarter phase

ISO450
825mm
f6.3
1/250s

GROUP B SCORE 83.5

JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 85 | Ed Robinson 82

A classic Everglades scene, an Egret perched and proud overlooking the marsh.

Canon R5 paired with Canon 100-400mm, post processed in LRC.

GROUP B SCORE 82

JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 82 | Ed Robinson 82

I took this photo a year ago while visiting London, UK. My hotel was nearby and I scouted the location. I saw it during the day and thought that it would make a really good evening shot of the tower bridge. This is not the usual photo of the Tower Bridge. I placed the camera on a ledge and set a timer for the shot to avoid camera shake. I touched the photo up in Lightroom to tone down the lights.

Shot on Nikon Z7
f/5.6
1/40 sec
ISO 3200
72mm

GROUP B SCORE 84.5

JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 86 | Ed Robinson 83

This is the lighthouse on the shores of the city of Pátras--The third largest in Greece. I took this photo last December while exploring the city. I used a filter on the lens to create the white halo. I did light touchups in Lightroom for color, contrast and a little vignetting.

Shot on Nikon D7500
f/ 6.3
1/250 sec
ISO 100
40mm

 GROUP B SCORE 83

 JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 87 | Ed Robinson 79

GROUP B SCORE 79

JUDGES:
Lorraine Thomas 80 | Ed Robinson 78

Participants’ view at the Nathan’s Fourth of July hot dog eating contest