October 2022 - SYMMETRY

Paint Swirl by Frank Jimenez

FIRST PLACE GROUP A - SCORE 89.5

JUDGES: Nancy Ney 93 | Tom Collins 86

Created by dropping colorants into a glass container. Shot with a 100mm 2.8 Macro lens.Used a Canon ring flash.

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Paint Swirl by Frank Jimenez Paint Swirl by Frank Jimenez
Sunset Before Planting by Daniel Holmes

SECOND PLACE GROUP A - SCORE 90

JUDGES: Nancy Ney 95 | Tom Collins 85

1/50 at f/8 ISO 100, 35mm (Canon EF-S 18-135mm)

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Sunset Before Planting by Daniel Holmes Sunset Before Planting by Daniel Holmes
Zebra with a Rear View by Yevette Shapiro

THIRD PLACE GROUP A - SCORE 85.5

JUDGES: Nancy Ney 83 | Tom Collins 88

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John McKnight | 2 years ago

You have nailed the "Symmetry" theme with this image. It is a beautiful picture. Congratulations on seeing this image and capturing it. Using the cabin lighting controls to enhance this image was a great idea. Well done.

Sunset Airplane Cabin by Dustin Quiel-Athansiadis

FIRST PLACE GROUP B - SCORE 88

JUDGES: Nancy Ney 89 | Tom Collins 87

This is the cabin interior of a Boeing 737-800. In honor of October and Halloween, I set the cabin LED lighting to sunset/sunrise setting for the picture.

Shot on Nikon Z7 | f/8 1/40 sec | ISO 800 | 30mm

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Facing the Postman by Silvia Rojas

SECOND PLACE GROUP B - SCORE 86.5

JUDGES: Nancy Ney 89 | Tom Collins 84

Bilateral symmetry. A Postman butterfly lying on some leaves taken via zoom on a Nikon D5600. The wings are symmetrical. The thorax of the butterfly has a design that resembles a bearded face. Once you see it, it stays with you. Both wings and veins on each side are the same except for some wear and tear. Shot at Butterfly World. It has been cropped, with saturation and vibrance enhanced.

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Facing the Postman by Silvia Rojas Facing the Postman by Silvia Rojas
Lobster Claws by Michael Crosa

THIRD PLACE GROUP B - SCORE 85

JUDGES: Nancy Ney 88 | Tom Collins 82

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Lobster Claws by Michael Crosa Lobster Claws by Michael Crosa
Ram Grill Lakeside by Daniel Holmes

GROUP A - SCORE 82

JUDGES: Nancy Ney 85 | Tom Collins 79

1/2000 at F8 100 mm (100-500 RF lens) ISO 250 Canon EOS RF5 hand held

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Ram Grill Lakeside by Daniel Holmes Ram Grill Lakeside by Daniel Holmes
John McKnight | 2 years ago

This is a very interesting capture. There are not many people who have access to be able to capture this type of image. The lighting is interesting. I am eager to find out how you were able to do the lighting. Great shot!

CFM 56 Engine by Dustin Quiel-Athansiadis

GROUP B - SCORE 83

JUDGES: Nancy Ney 78 | Tom Collins 88

This is a head-on, closeup shot of the CFM 56 Engine of a Boeing 737-800. You are looking at a couple million dollars here.

Shot on Nikon Z7 | f/5 | 1/60 sec | ISO 200 | 16mm

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Chapel by Michael Crosa

GROUP B - SCORE 78.5

JUDGES: Nancy Ney 78 | Tom Collins 79

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Chapel by Michael Crosa Chapel by Michael Crosa
John McKnight | 2 years ago

This is a beautiful work of art. You could easily sell this image many times over. It is mesmerizing. Congratulations.

James Keith | 2 years ago

Very creative and beautifully done. For this unofficial judge, hands down the best of the night.

Dance of the Jade Vine Flowers by Barbara Thompson

GROUP A - SCORE 93

JUDGES: Nancy Ney 93 | Tom Collins 93

Eight Individual flowers arranged on a board.
ISO 125, 100mm, f/7.1, 1/100s
Natural Light

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Eye Test Circles by John McKnight

GROUP A - SCORE 80

JUDGES: Nancy Ney 80 | Tom Collins 80

I was at the optometrist office for an eye checkup when I saw this circular pattern on a testing machine. The machine was for doing some type of eye exam. The circles were about 8 inches in diameter. I find this image a bit hypnotic. I find I don't like looking at it for very long. But for a short glance, I thought it had impact.

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Eye Test Circles by John McKnight Eye Test Circles by John McKnight
Four Forks by John McKnight

GROUP A - SCORE 81

JUDGES: Nancy Ney 83 | Tom Collins 79

I shot about 50 images of forks in various compositions one day. This one was symmetrical so I chose it for this competition. I like the juxtaposition of the forks and their interesting shadows.

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Four Forks by John McKnight Four Forks by John McKnight
Lounging on the Bird Nest by Silvia Rojas

GROUP B - SCORE 85.5

JUDGES: Nancy Ney 86 | Tom Collins 85

Radial symmetry. The rattan arrangement leads to a central point at the top of the ceiling. This is the ceiling of a bird’s nest lounge bed. This was one of several bordering the pool at the Four Seasons in Orlando in 2018. Between convention meetings I came across this lounger to rest, and thought it was a good photo shoot looking up at the rattan work. It has been cropped, with saturation and vibrance enhanced. You can turn it clockwise for slightly different perspectives.

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Palm Leaf by Yevette Shapiro

GROUP A - SCORE 80.5

JUDGES: Nancy Ney 78 | Tom Collins 83

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Palm Leaf by Yevette Shapiro Palm Leaf by Yevette Shapiro
Snack Time by Barbara Thompson

GROUP A - SCORE 83.5

JUDGES: Nancy Ney 88 | Tom Collins 79

ISO 1000, 100mm, f/9, 1.25s

Natural Light

Camera was on a monopod
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Snack Time by Barbara Thompson Snack Time by Barbara Thompson
John McKnight | 2 years ago

Nicely done. I like.

The Goblet Shade by Rolando Prol

GROUP A - SCORE 85

JUDGES: Nancy Ney 88 | Tom Collins 82

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The Goblet Shade by Rolando Prol The Goblet Shade by Rolando Prol
Twins by Jeanette Beatty

GROUP B - SCORE 84

JUDGES: Nancy Ney 88 | Tom Collins 80

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Twins by Jeanette Beatty Twins by Jeanette Beatty
What Goes Up by Frank Jimenez

GROUP A - SCORE 82.5

JUDGES: Nancy Ney 78 | Tom Collins 87

Taken at National Museum of Art, Washington, D.C.
ISO 800. f 7.1 1/100 sec.
24-70 2.8L lens set at 51mm

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What Goes Up by Frank Jimenez What Goes Up by Frank Jimenez

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