GROUP A - SCORE 96
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 97 | Robert Suarez 95
75mm, f/8, 1/320s, ISO 400 (plus slower speed for movement in fan)
Hand Held
Available Light
GROUP B - SCORE 88
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 88 | Robert Suarez 88
GROUP B - SCORE 86.5
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 86 | Robert Suarez 87
I took this photo while wandering through the 12th century medieval castle town of Monemvasia in the southern mainland of Greece. This was on an overcast, windy November day. The yellow hose adds interest to the brick and stone patterns and textures of the alleyway.
Shot on Nikon Z7
f/8
1/40 sec
ISO 400
16mm
GROUP A - SCORE 89
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 90 | Robert Suarez 88
GROUP A - SCORE 96
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 94 | Robert Suarez 98
GROUP A - SCORE 94
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 93 | Robert Suarez 95
Nikon D850
Exposure time 1/40
F9
Focal Length 98
ISO 500
This photograph was taken in Cape Creek Bridge, Oregon on October 26, 2023
GROUP A - SCORE 94.5
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 97 | Robert Suarez 92
Picture taken with cellphone - 1/2500 sec- f1.8
GROUP B - SCORE 84.5
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 81 | Robert Suarez 88
I took this photo over a decade ago during my visit to the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain. This is one of the marvels of architecture in the world. I took this photo with my camera set to full auto, as I was just getting started in photography and had never received instruction on manual settings. I was only aware of the rule of thirds for composition at the time. I shot this on RAW with the understanding that some day, I would improve my skills to the point where I could edit the photo to make it even better.
Shot on Nikon D90
f/5.6
1/30 sec
ISO 250
18mm
GROUP A - SCORE 87
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 82 | Robert Suarez 92
GROUP A - SCORE 92
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 90 | Robert Suarez 94
GROUP A - SCORE 96.5
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 96 | Robert Suarez 97
This has been in my flower folder and just seemed to fit the theme. It was taken at Fairchild Gardens.
GROUP A - SCORE 86
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 86 | Robert Suarez 86
Taken in my study on 10/4/2024
Nikon D3400: 1/200 sec at f/5.0 ISO 1600; 35mm
GROUP A - SCORE 84.5
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 84 | Robert Suarez 85
GROUP A - SCORE 91
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 91 | Robert Suarez 91
This is a photo of part of Bryce Canyon at an elevation of about 8300'. Hoodoos are formed by an erosion of soft rock and form a multitude of patterns.
GROUP B - SCORE 93.5
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 91 | Robert Suarez 96
GROUP B - SCORE 85.5
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 86 | Robert Suarez 85
Taken with a Nikon D3400 camera, using a 18-55 mm lens. Taken indoors, with natural daylight coming in through the window.
GROUP A - SCORE 89
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 84 | Robert Suarez 94
Limpkins are usually shy birds and difficult to approach. However some have adjusted to living in lakes and shallow waters in nearby parks and canals. This was taken on a Canon mirrorless camera with a 100-400 lens.
GROUP A - SCORE 89
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 90 | Robert Suarez 88
Nikon D800
Exposure Time: 1/200
F-number: 7.1
Focal Length: 36 MM
Photographic Sensitivity (ISO): 100
Lens Model: 28.0 - 300
White Balance: Auto white balance
This photograph was taken in Chicago, ILLINOIS
GROUP B - SCORE 83
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 82 | Robert Suarez 84
GROUP B - SCORE 89.5
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 90 | Robert Suarez 89
GROUP A - SCORE 91
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 87 | Robert Suarez 95
GROUP A - SCORE 93.5
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 90 | Robert Suarez 96
GROUP A - SCORE 94.4
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 96 | Robert Suarez 93
24mm, f/8, 1/200s, ISO 800
Hand Held (above my head - so there were numerous attempts)
Available Sunlight
GROUP A - SCORE 84
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 81 | Robert Suarez 87
Tiger at Metrozoo. There is both pattern and texture in his beautiful coat
GROUP A - SCORE 93
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 91 | Robert Suarez 95
GROUP A - SCORE 87
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 87 | Robert Suarez 87
GROUP A - SCORE 93.5
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 94 | Robert Suarez 93
This was one of about 100 setups I did in my yard. I tried various combinations of fruit and vegetables. I also tried various positions and patters for the fruit. I used a table cloth laid on a card table for the background. I tried shooting in both bright sunlight and shade. I did minimal spot removal in Photoshop and color adjustments and cropping in Lightroom Classic.
GROUP B - SCORE 89.5
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 92 | Robert Suarez 87
Camera - Sony H90.
GROUP A - SCORE 86
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 88 | Robert Suarez 84
BEAUFORT, NC 9/9/2024
IPHONE 13 PRO
1/75 sec at f/1.5 ISO 125
GROUP A - SCORE 96
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 95 | Robert Suarez 97
This is the view of the inside of a spiral staircase while looking up. This was taken at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. I shot about 15 different views of this same subject. I have entered some other frames in previous PC. Each one gives a unique perspective on the same subject. I thought this image portrayed the theme of patterns very well. I had to hold my camera out between the bars to get this view. I was shooting blind since I could not see the viewfinder with the camera positioned out between these bars at arms length. I used the "Black & White Punch" preset to process this picture in Lightroom Classic
GROUP A - SCORE 91.5
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 89 | Robert Suarez 94
This is a Crowned Pigeon, native of Papua New Guinea photographed at the Miami Metro Zoo's Wings Of Asia Aviary.
Fujifilm X-T5 camera | Fujifilm 70-300mm lens @ 300mm | 1/320 Shutter Speed | F/5.6 | ISO 3200
Processed and edited with On1 Photo Raw.
GROUP A - SCORE 94.5
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 93 | Robert Suarez 96
GROUP A - SCORE 96.5
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 97 | Robert Suarez 96
GROUP A - SCORE 94
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 93 | Robert Suarez 95
GROUP B - SCORE 86
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 89 | Robert Suarez 83
Taken with a Nikon D3400 camera, 18-55mm lens, indoors
GROUP B - SCORE 91.5
JUDGES: Lorraine Thomas 84 | Robert Suarez 99
Prepare for an unforgettable journey into the magic of light! Join us for an illuminating session where renowned photographer Manolo Doreste shares his mastery in capturing the beauty of wedding and portrait photography. But don’t be fooled by the genre—whether you shoot landscapes, wildlife, street photography, or anything in between, Manolo’s innovative lighting techniques, creative insights, and unique approach will transform how you see and shape light.
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