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Trees, Plants and Flowers- JULY 2024
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John McKnight | 5 months agoThis is a lovely work of art. Kudos for your imagination and execution.Reflection Of A Royal by Barbara Thompson Reflection Of A Royal by Barbara ThompsonReflection Of A Royal by Barbara Thompson
FIRST PLACE GROUP A - SCORE 95.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 92 | Robert Suarez 99
100 mm (Macro Lens); f/16; 10.00 seconds; ISO 100
A Poinciana flower reflected on a piece on "black" glass with a black background. The black was changed to blue resulting in a high-contrast color combo..
Two small lights were used to better light the subject.Flash : N/A
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John McKnight | 5 months agoWhat a tranquil image. What a beautiful work of art you have created. I feel at peace when I look at this. Nicely done.Rolando Prol | 5 months agoThank you! John, for your kind words, I'm glad you liked itPastel Wildflower by Rolando Prol Pastel Wildflower by Rolando ProlPastel Wildflower by Rolando Prol
SECOND PLACE GROUP A - SCORE 95
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 94 | Robert Suarez 96
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John McKnight | 5 months agoThanks for the detailed description of how you created this beauty. You have combined your technical knowledge with you artistic talent to create a fascinating image. Well done.Walter Rojter | 5 months agoThank you John, appreciate your comment and the fact that you always add great descriptions to your images.A Tulips Heart by Walter Rojter A Tulips Heart by Walter RojterA Tulips Heart by Walter Rojter
THIRD PLACE GROUP A - SCORE 95.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 97 | Robert Suarez 96
Photographed with a Fujifilm X-H2S and a 65mm Laowa macro lens in my home studio, this image captures the intricate beauty of the inside of a tulip. To achieve optimal lighting, I employed three Adaptalux lights designed for macro photography: one as a backlight and two with diffusers for the front. Given the extremely shallow depth of field, I utilized Helicon Focus to Focus Stack eight images. The final RAW image was processed using On1 Photo Raw and Nik Efex Pro. I hope you like it.
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My Roses by Norene Monaghan My Roses by Norene MonaghanMy Roses by Norene Monaghan
FIRST PLACE GROUP B - SCORE 92.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 89 | Robert Suarez 96
Louis Philippe rose from my garden. One of the easiest roses to grow in South Florida. Taken 2/17/2024 with Nikon D3400. 1/3 sec at f/8.0, ISO 200, 35mm.
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Pink Peruvian Lilies by Norene Monaghan Pink Peruvian Lilies by Norene MonaghanPink Peruvian Lilies by Norene Monaghan
SECOND PLACE GROUP B - SCORE 89
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 91 | Robert Suarez 87
Taken with Nikon D3400 on 7/8/2024. 1.6 sec at f/8.0 ISO 100, 18mm
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Spring on the Danube by Gerry Tiziani Spring on the Danube by Gerry TizianiSpring on the Danube by Gerry Tiziani
THIRD PLACE GROUP B - SCORE 89
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 91 | Robert Suarez 87
Taken in 2019
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A New Beginning by Carlos Ramirez A New Beginning by Carlos RamirezA New Beginning by Carlos Ramirez
GROUP B - SCORE 87
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 87 | Robert Suarez 87
Photo Taken at Fruit and Spice Park
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Ancient Pine Stone Mountain Top North Carolina by Daniel Holmes Ancient Pine Stone Mountain Top North Carolina by Daniel HolmesAncient Pine Stone Mountain Top North Carolina by Daniel Holmes
GROUP A - SCORE 95
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 95 | Robert Suarez 95
1/60 sec f/11 24mm ISO 100 (RF 24-70 lens)
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Bee Calm by John McKnight Bee Calm by John McKnightBee Calm by John McKnight
GROUP A - SCORE 92
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 90 | Robert Suarez 94
I titled this image "Bee Calm" as a play on words. "Bee" sounds the same as "be" when spoken. So the title invites you relax and be calm. When I look at this image it gives me the feeling of peace and tranquility, thus the calm part of the title. The Bee part of the title is, well, obvious. The image was taken on a walk in a neighborhood. Someone had planted the road verge in front of their house with a plithora of wild flowers. I do not know the name of this flower. If you know write a comment. I would like to know.
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Delicate Ghost Ochid in the Swamp by Claudia Masella Delicate Ghost Ochid in the Swamp by Claudia MasellaDelicate Ghost Ochid in the Swamp by Claudia Masella
GROUP A - SCORE 89
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 90 | Robert Suarez 88
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Flora the Protector and the Food Source Everglades by Yevette Shapiro Flora the Protector and the Food Source Everglades by Yevette ShapiroFlora the Protector and the Food Source Everglades by Yevette Shapiro
GROUP A - SCORE 88.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 80 | Robert Suarez 97
Everglades National Park
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Christmas in July by Gerry Tiziani Christmas in July by Gerry TizianiChristmas in July by Gerry Tiziani
GROUP B - SCORE 86.6
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 86 | Robert Suarez 87
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Brushstroke of Autumn by Barbara Thompson Brushstroke of Autumn by Barbara ThompsonBrushstroke of Autumn by Barbara Thompson
GROUP A - SCORE 86.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 86 | Robert Suarez 87
60-600 @ 133 mm; f/25; ISO 1/8 s; ISO 100
ICM (Intentional Camera Movement)
I moved jus t enough to give a sense of a gentle fall breeze.Flash : N/A
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Feeling Fresh and Green by Maribel Gonzalez Feeling Fresh and Green by Maribel GonzalezFeeling Fresh and Green by Maribel Gonzalez
GROUP B - SCORE 86
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 87 | Robert Suarez 85
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Ghost Orquid within Swamp Ghosts by Claudia Masella Ghost Orquid within Swamp Ghosts by Claudia MasellaGhost Orquid within Swamp Ghosts by Claudia Masella
GROUP A - SCORE 93
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 98 | Robert Suarez 88
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Ghostly Tales by Subrata Basu Ghostly Tales by Subrata BasuGhostly Tales by Subrata Basu
GROUP A - SCORE 92.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 90 | Robert Suarez 95
Double Ghost Orchids in Fakahatchee Strand Preserve
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John McKnight | 5 months agoI like your lighting.Walter Rojter | 5 months agoAgree, good light and nice background!Good Company by Pilar Garda Good Company by Pilar GardaGood Company by Pilar Garda
GROUP A - SCORE 93.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 90 | Robert Suarez 97
NIKON D850
F 4.5
Time 40
ISO 800
Focal Length 105
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Leaves of Green by Jeanette Beatty Leaves of Green by Jeanette BeattyLeaves of Green by Jeanette Beatty
GROUP B - SCORE 87
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 86 | Robert Suarez 88
Sony RX100M7
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Golden Flower by Yevette Shapiro Golden Flower by Yevette ShapiroGolden Flower by Yevette Shapiro
GROUP A - SCORE 91
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 89 | Robert Suarez 93
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John McKnight | 5 months agoWow, I like this one. I enjoy the repetitive shapes and colors. Kudos for creating art from the lily pond. This is what I would call a fun photo. It gives me joy.Rolando Prol | 5 months agoThank you! John. Yes, it was fun to create this type of photosLike Floating on the Pond by Rolando Prol Like Floating on the Pond by Rolando ProlLike Floating on the Pond by Rolando Prol
GROUP A - SCORE 90
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 90 | Robert Suarez 94
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Walter Rojter | 5 months agoJohn, thanks for this great image and for the poem!Morning Tree by John McKnight Morning Tree by John McKnightMorning Tree by John McKnight
GROUP A - SCORE 95
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 92 | Robert Suarez 98
This image was taken on a morning walk just at sunrise. I liked the leading line that the trunk's shadow was casting. the tree was back lit so I use LRc adjustments to bring out some color in the foliage and ground cover. I liked the fact that this tree was all by itself in a large mostly vacant park. It gives the feeling of solitude. I find the warm golden hour colors inviting. It reminds me of Joyce Kilmer poem "Trees."
"Trees" (1913)
I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earth's sweet flowing breast;
A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
A tree that may in Summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;
Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.
Poems are made by fools like me,
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Natures Pattern by Subrata Basu Natures Pattern by Subrata BasuNatures Pattern by Subrata Basu
GROUP A - SCORE 92
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 89 | Robert Suarez 95
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Palm Burst by Doris Kraus Palm Burst by Doris KrausPalm Burst by Doris Kraus
GROUP B - SCORE 85
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 92 | Robert Suarez 86
Taken at Fairchild Tropical Gardens
Nikon D3400, 70mm, f4, 1/800s, ISO 400Flash : N/A
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Yellow Tulip by Norma Orozco Yellow Tulip by Norma OrozcoYellow Tulip by Norma Orozco
GROUP B - SCORE 86
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 85 | Robert Suarez 87
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Pink Peony by Pilar Geada Pink Peony by Pilar GeadaPink Peony by Pilar Geada
GROUP A - SCORE 92.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 90 | Robert Suarez 95
NIKON D850
1/500
ISO 800
Lens Baby Velvet 54
Developed in LR and TopazFlash : N/A
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Pretty in Pink by Jeanette Beatty Pretty in Pink by Jeanette BeattyPretty in Pink by Jeanette Beatty
GROUP B - SCORE 83.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 80 | Robert Suarez 87
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True Colors by Carols Ramirez True Colors by Carols RamirezTrue Colors by Carols Ramirez
GROUP B - SCORE 88.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 9 | Robert Suarez 87
Photo Taken at Fruit and Spice Park
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Redwood Magic by Daniel Holmes Redwood Magic by Daniel HolmesRedwood Magic by Daniel Holmes
GROUP A - SCORE 88.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 88 | Robert Suarez 89
1/200 sec F/4 ISO 2000 24mm (RF 24-70 F2.8 L IS USM lens) Canon Eos R5 - Shot hand held hiking in the California Redwoods
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