FIRST PLACE GROUP A - SCORE 94
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 91 | Robert Lino 97
SECOND PLACE GROUP A - SCORE 94.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 93 | Robert Lino 96
F 1.78
1/4367
ISO 64
Focal Length 48 mm
I Phone 14 Pro Max
THIRD PLACE GROUP A - SCORE 95
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 96 | Robert Lino 94
Taken from the 17th floor of a balcony overlooking Coconut Grove yacht club
FIRST PLACE GROUP B - SCORE 95.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 94 | Robert Lino 97
First time using "clone" tool in Photo Shop.
SECOND PLACE GROUP B - SCORE 94.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 94 | Robert Lino 97
THIRD PLACE GROUP B - SCORE 91.6
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 87 | Robert Lino 96
GROUP A - SCORE 91.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 94 | Robert Lino 89
GROUP A - SCORE 92.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 91 | Robert Lino 94
Taken at a winery's aging cave.
GROUP B - SCORE 83.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 83 | Robert Lino 84
Taken at the Vizcaya Estate.
55mm, f/8, 1/100 sec, ISO 100
GROUP B - SCORE 91
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 86 | Robert Lino 96
This photo was taken in the city of Areopoli in the Mani region of Greece. The building on the right with the blue door and cat waiting is the bakery named "At the Apple Lady Bakery." This photo was taken on a November afternoon. Sky was overcast.
Taken with Nikon Z7
f/16
1/125 sec
ISO 200
24.5mm
GROUP A - SCORE 89.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 93 | Robert Lino 86
This is an Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) shot taken at Loop Road.
Fujifilm X-H2S | 16-80mm F4 Fujifilm Lens at 80mm | f/22 | 1/30 Shutter Speed | ISO 160
Processed and edited with ON1 Photo Raw an Nik Color Efex Pro
GROUP A - SCORE 90
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 85 | Robert Lino 95
GROUP B - SCORE 82
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 84 | Robert Lino 80
aken at the Vizcaya Estate.
50mm, f/8, 1/500 sec, ISO 110
GROUP B - SCORE 90.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 88 | Robert Lino 93
GROUP A - SCORE 85.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 87 | Robert Lino 84
GROUP A - SCORE 84
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 84 | Robert Lino 84
Pie Eating Contest At Pinecrest Garden's Chili Cooking Event.
Iso 400. F 5.6 At 1/400 Sec. Lens Set At 48mm
GROUP A - SCORE 91
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 88 | Robert Lino 94
Nikon D850
F22
1/13
ISO 64
Focal length 22
GROUP A - SCORE 90.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 94 | Robert Lino 87
This was taken in at the historic Presidio in Santa Barbara, California. This fellow was a reenactor. 1/1600, f-2.8, ISO 200.
GROUP B - SCORE 93
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 90 | Robert Lino 96
GROUP B - SCORE 91.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 89 | Robert Lino 94
This is a famous cocktail bar in the city of Areopoli in the Mani region of Greece. This is a very popular and crowded spot during the summer months. However in November it's a very peaceful, laid back town where you can have a chill afternoon, like the couple in the photo.
This photo was taken with my cellphone Sony Xperia Mark 1 III. Photo was taken in the afternoon with an overcast sky.
GROUP B - SCORE 88
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 87 | Robert Lino 89
GROUP B - SCORE 89.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 89 | Robert Lino 90
GROUP A - SCORE 94.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 94 | Robert Lino 95
60-600mm @ 196mm; ISO 800; f/7.1; 1/3200s
Used tripod with Gimbal head and available sunlight
I happened to have my tripod set up when these Turkey Vultures appeared. They were fascinating to observe.
GROUP A - SCORE 89.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 92 | Robert Lino 87
This image was taken at Loop Road.
Fujifilm X-H2S | 16-80mm F4 Fujifilm Lens at 80mm | f/8 | 1/200 Shutter Speed | ISO 200
Processed and edited with ON1 Photo Raw an Nik Color Efex Pro
GROUP A - SCORE 92
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 90 | Robert Lino 94
GROUP A - SCORE 88
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 87 | Robert Lino 89
This was taken on a bluff over looking the Pacific Ocean. That is Santa Cruz Island in the background. This fellow would fly his airplane in the updrafts created by an onshore breeze. I took numerous shots to try to capture the moment of peak action of the launch. 1/5000, f-3.5, ISO 200. I used Photo Shop to take out a oil platform in the background and a wind vane pole that was in front of the man.
GROUP B - SCORE 89
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 92 | Robert Lino 86
GROUP B - SCORE 85
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 83 | Robert Lino 87
GROUP A - SCORE 84.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 85 | Robert Lino 84
Keeping with the critical approach consistent with previous digital challenges, the critique below includes comments on the fundamentals of photography and ways I see to improve the image. Keep in mind the idea of enhancing your photo to my aesthetic may be different than what you intended. If it misses the mark, disregard the comment.
I have often said; image titles lead the judge to what you are trying to express. So, with that in mind, I may comment on some of the image titles as part of this critique.
Also, keep in mind that, if provided, the visual critique was performed on a jpeg. It may not be perfect but is intended as a visual aid to express the written critique.
The scores will reflect judgment based on the technical, processing, artistic and emotional impacts and challenge requirements.
Well done macro shot with good timing. See the visual critique for potential processing ideas.
Simply stated closeup. The focus and depth of field seem appropriate. See the visual critique for a processing idea.
This is a typical composition of a butterfly (profile with wings closed); what adds some interest is the stem (line) across the upper right corner of the frame. This image gives a frame-within-a-frame feel. See the visual critique for processing ideas.
Good composition and the focus and depth of field are appropriate. See the visual critique for a processing idea.
There is nothing neutral in an image. Elements will either contribute to the visual statement or detract from it. See the visual critique for composition and processing ideas.
Common composition for an insect. The leaf seems to be sharper than the ladybug. A tighter crop, a little more depth of field, and a better focus on the ladybug's head would have strengthened the shot. See the visual critique for the composition idea supporting the closeup challenge and for a processing idea.
Well composed with appropriate depth of field. See the visual critique for a processing idea.
"The Ant and Pink Torch Ginger" would be a good name. Did you see the ant? See the visual critique for processing and sharpening ideas.
Red is a dynamic color, and the background is appropriate for this dramatic image. However, there seem to be some inconsistencies with focus and sharpness. There are also some unnecessary elements entering the edge of the frame. See the visual critique for examples.
Interesting idea, although I'm not sure what the artistic statement is. The image also seems to be over-sharpened. I would not expect the penny to show that much gritty texture. See the visual critique for a processing idea to tone down the grittiness.
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