PHOTO CHALLENGE

OPEN APRIL 2025

2024 Summer Olympics Cauldron

Tuileries Garden,Paris
ISO 1000; 24-105mm @ 45mm; f/4; 1/100s
Hand Held

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2024 Summer Olympics Cauldron
Best Friends

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

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Best Friends
Blushing Fairy Lotus

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

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Blushing Fairy Lotus
Bookseller

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Bookseller
Capadocia

Panoramic view of hot air balloons flight in Capadocia, Turkey

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Capadocia
Dolomites Alpe di Suisi

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Dolomites Alpe di Suisi
Frida Kalo Reflections

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

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Frida Kalo Reflections
Gift the youth sports and nature

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Gift the youth sports and nature
Lady is Taking my Picture

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Lady is Taking my Picture
let there be Light

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let there be Light
Looking Back

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

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Looking Back
Luna and The Distant Giant

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Luna and The Distant Giant
Perferzione

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Perferzione
Portrait of an Emu

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

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Portrait of an Emu
Reflections of Flooding on a Sunny Day

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Reflections of Flooding on a Sunny Day
Rust on Red

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.

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Rust on Red
Shimmering Flood Waters

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Shimmering Flood Waters
Softly Together

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.

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Softly Together
Sunrise at Deering Point

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

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Sunrise at Deering Point
Taught to love nature

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Taught to love nature
Unfiltered On The Edge

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Unfiltered On The Edge
Waiting for You

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Waiting for You
Wall and Window

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.

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Wall and Window
We Grew Apart

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.

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We Grew Apart
Windswept

Taken at Deering Estate with a Nikon D3400.

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Windswept
Wings to Fly

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

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Wings to Fly
You talking to me

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

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You talking to me
Cathedral Majesty

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

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Cathedral Majesty
Chasing An Old Coot

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.

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Chasing An Old Coot
Life in Jaipur

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

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Life in Jaipur
No Kisses

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

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No Kisses
Another Day at the Office

Sunset at Sandestin on a chilly December day

ISO640
18mm
f4
1/1000s
Graduated ND8 filter

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Another Day at the Office
Half Moon

Moon at its first quarter phase

ISO450
825mm
f6.3
1/250s

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Half Moon
A Birds Eye View

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

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

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A Birds Eye View
Evening Stroll by the Tower Bridge

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

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Evening Stroll by the Tower Bridge
Lighthouse of Patras

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

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Lighthouse of Patras
Quite Place

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Quite Place
Relish the Moment

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

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Relish the Moment

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