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CITY LIFE- FEBRUARY 2025
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Pralines Made Fresh Daily by Pilar Gaeda Pralines Made Fresh Daily by Pilar GaedaPralines Made Fresh Daily by Pilar Gaeda
GROUP A - SCORE 89.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 89 | Robert Lino 90
Nikon Z8
Exposure Time: 1/40
F-number: 9
Focal Length: 42 MM
Photographic Sensitivity (ISO): 200
Lens Model: 24 -120
White Balance: Auto white balance
This picture was taken on September 2024 in New Orleans, French Quarter. The store is open to the public since 1935.MAKING HAND-POURED PRALINES SINCE 1935
Aunt Sally's Pralines is a small, family-owned company specializing in delicious French Creole and Southern-style Pralines.
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John McKnight | 1 month agoYou get kudos for being brave enough to venture to Moscow. I would not go there now on a bet.GUM Mall at Red Square Jose Nicolas Aponte GUM Mall at Red Square Jose Nicolas AponteGUM Mall at Red Square Jose Nicolas Aponte
GROUP A - SCORE 91
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 88 | Robert Lino 94
Outer aspect of GUM Mall, in Red Square Moscow, capturing beautiful reflection on wet floor of a rainy day with two women holding a red umbrella
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Wynwood Garage by Carlos Ramirez Wynwood Garage by Carlos RamirezWynwood Garage by Carlos Ramirez
GROUP A - SCORE 83
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 86 | Robert Lino 80
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Chicago Bean by Jose Nicolas Aponte Chicago Bean by Jose Nicolas AponteChicago Bean by Jose Nicolas Aponte
GROUP B - SCORE 92
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 86 | Robert Lino 98
Image at Millennium Park, Chicago Bean, color of the sky in the Bean blending with real sky.
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Reflecting Years Of City Change by Barbara Thompson Reflecting Years Of City Change by Barbara ThompsonReflecting Years Of City Change by Barbara Thompson
GROUP A - SCORE 94
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 92 | Robert Lino 96
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Paris by Norma Orozco Paris by Norma OrozcoParis by Norma Orozco
GROUP B - SCORE 91.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 89 | Robert Lino 94
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Harvest in the City by Walter Rojter Harvest in the City by Walter RojterHarvest in the City by Walter Rojter
GROUP A - SCORE 85.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 87 | Robert Lino 84
Shot with a Fujifilm X-H2S and a Lensbaby Sweet 35 at f/4, ISO 500, and 1/320s, this image captures the energy of a city market. The Sweet 35’s selective focus highlights the vendor as she weighs fresh produce, while the soft blur adds to the atmosphere. Edited with ON1 Photo Raw 2025 and Topaz Photo AI.
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John McKnight | 1 month agoNicely done!Traffic at The Grand Canal by Pilar Gaeda Traffic at The Grand Canal by Pilar GaedaTraffic at The Grand Canal by Pilar Gaeda
GROUP A - SCORE 89.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 87 | Robert Lino 92
Nikon Z8
Exposure Time: 1/640
F-number: 8
Focal Length: 24 MM
Photographic Sensitivity (ISO): 100
Lens Model: 24 -120
White Balance: Auto white balance
This picture was taken in Venice at mid-morning on September 2024Flash : N/A
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Remaking History by Barbara Thompson Remaking History by Barbara ThompsonRemaking History by Barbara Thompson
GROUP A - SCORE 85.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 90 | Robert Lino 81
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Urban Refreshment by Water Rojter Urban Refreshment by Water RojterUrban Refreshment by Water Rojter
GROUP A - SCORE 82.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 83 | Robert Lino 82
Captured on a hot Sunday at the Pinecrest Farmers Market market, this image tells the story of city life where people enjoy a natural refreshment. Shot with a Fujifilm X-H2S and a Lensbaby Sweet 35 at f/4, ISO 160, and 1/320s, f the crowd. Edited with ON1 Photo Raw 2025 and Topaz Photo AI.
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John McKnight | 1 month agoI like your image. It captures the theme. I am partial to B&W. I am curious as to how you did the blur. Was this done in post processing or in camera?City Walk by Norma Orozco City Walk by Norma OrozcoCity Walk by Norma Orozco
GROUP B - SCORE 92.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 95 | Robert Lino 90
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Next Stop by Ibis Hillencamp Next Stop by Ibis HillencampNext Stop by Ibis Hillencamp
GROUP A - SCORE 93.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 93 | Robert Lino 94
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Standing Still as the World Moves by Rolando Prol Standing Still as the World Moves by Rolando ProlStanding Still as the World Moves by Rolando Prol
GROUP A - SCORE 95
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 94 | Robert Lino 96
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John McKnight | 1 month agoThis is my favorite image of this month's entries. The image tells me a story of the life of a bookseller. It looks like a slow day with plenty of time to enjoy his morning coffee and the paper.. Nice job. You have captured the theme very well.Ibis Hillencamp | 1 month agoI visited India. It is such a beautiful capture!!!!Bookseller by Subratu Bass Bookseller by Subratu BassBookseller by Subratu Bass
GROUP A - SCORE 92
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 94 | Robert Lino 90
Typical sidewalk bookstall in Kolkata, India
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Whats New With You by Ibis Hellencamp Whats New With You by Ibis HellencampWhats New With You by Ibis Hellencamp
GROUP A - SCORE 94
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 94 | Robert Lino 94
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Urban Contrasts by Yvette Shapiro Urban Contrasts by Yvette ShapiroUrban Contrasts by Yvette Shapiro
GROUP A - SCORE 95
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 94 | Robert Lino 96
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Aqueduct Arches by Doris Kraus Aqueduct Arches by Doris KrausAqueduct Arches by Doris Kraus
GROUP B - SCORE 87.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 89 | Robert Lino 86
Aqueduct Arches, Montpellier, France
Nikon D3400, 70mm, f/32, 1/30s, ISO 100
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Cadaques, Spain by Doris Kraus Cadaques, Spain by Doris KrausCadaques, Spain by Doris Kraus
GROUP B - SCORE 82
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 84 | Robert Lino 82
Taken mid-morning with a Nikon d3400, 70mm, f/16, 1/200s, ISO 100
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Village Life 1700 by James Keith Village Life 1700 by James KeithVillage Life 1700 by James Keith
GROUP A - SCORE 91
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 88 | Robert Lino 94
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Ibis Hillencamp | 1 month agoLove this photo!!!! It definitely captures an aspect of urban life.Cigarette Break by Subrata Basu Cigarette Break by Subrata BasuCigarette Break by Subrata Basu
GROUP A - SCORE 90
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 92 | Robert Lino 88
A quick cigarette break in South Beach
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Ladies at Play by James Keith Ladies at Play by James KeithLadies at Play by James Keith
GROUP A - SCORE 94
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 92 | Robert Lino 96
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Reflections of a Friday Morning by Claudia Masella Reflections of a Friday Morning by Claudia MasellaReflections of a Friday Morning by Claudia Masella
GROUP A - SCORE 92
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 90 | Robert Lino 94
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Ibis Hillencamp | 1 month agoI will NOT meet you in this alley missy!!!!!! Great job Norene. Colors are beautiful. The starburst is an added bonus. Love it!!!!!!!Meet Me In The Alley by Norene Monaghan Meet Me In The Alley by Norene MonaghanMeet Me In The Alley by Norene Monaghan
GROUP A - SCORE 93.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 93 | Robert Lino 94
Taken in Savannah. GA 1/8 sec @ f/5.6 ISO 1600; 18mm
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Culture for One bt Yevette Shapiro Culture for One bt Yevette ShapiroCulture for One bt Yevette Shapiro
GROUP A - SCORE 88
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 84 | Robert Lino 92
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Street Lady with Bag by Daniel Holmes Street Lady with Bag by Daniel HolmesStreet Lady with Bag by Daniel Holmes
GROUP A - SCORE 84
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 86 | Robert Lino 82
Shot hand held NY City
1/3200 sec at F/2.8
50 mm lens - AKA "Nifty 50"Flash : N/A
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Street Art and City Vibes by Maribel Gonzalez Street Art and City Vibes by Maribel GonzalezStreet Art and City Vibes by Maribel Gonzalez
GROUP B - SCORE 87.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 87 | Robert Lino 88
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A Night in Athens by Dustin Quiel-Athanasiadis A Night in Athens by Dustin Quiel-AthanasiadisA Night in Athens by Dustin Quiel-Athanasiadis
GROUP B - SCORE 89.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 87 | Robert Lino 92
This is a photo of the Parthenon in Athens from a vantage point that is not well known. I came upon this street and view by chance as I was coming back from taking some night photography of the Acropolis from the highest point in the city. For this shot, I set up my tripod, used a shutter release and a filter that creates the radial blur that you see, while keeping the center sharp. Except for the square cropping, this photo is presented as is, direct from camera. No editing was performed.
Shot on Nikon Z7
f/16
13 sec
ISO 100
44mm
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A Usual Morning Stroll by Claudia Masella A Usual Morning Stroll by Claudia MasellaA Usual Morning Stroll by Claudia Masella
GROUP A - SCORE 88.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 87 | Robert Lino 90
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The Mountain Town of Metsovo by Dustin Quiel Athanasiadis The Mountain Town of Metsovo by Dustin Quiel AthanasiadisThe Mountain Town of Metsovo by Dustin Quiel Athanasiadis
GROUP B - SCORE 87
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 88 | Robert Lino 86
This is a photo of the picturesque mountain town of Metsovo in the Epirus region of NW Greece. This town is known for its cheeses and sausages as well as the small, unique ethnic community called Vlachs. They are unique in that their language is a very rare, latin-derived language that has been spoken by these people in this region for hundreds of years.
This photo was taken on a cool (40-something degrees F) November day with the townspeople walking around the main square against the mountain background. Other than cropping for 11 x 14 size, this photo is presented as shot directly from camera. No edits have been performed.
Shot on Nikon D7500
f/11
1/160 sec
ISO 400
62mmFlash : N/A
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John McKnight | 1 month agoYou have done a nice job capturing city life. I like all the vivid colors. This tells me a story of a vendor and his client. I like the rear view mirrors. This image is very busy but my eye enjoys roaming around looking at all the details like the bowl of fruit and the ladies in the background. Well done.Ibis Hillencamp | 1 month agoGreat job my friend!!! Great capture of Urban Life.Ibis Hillencamp | 1 month agoGreat job my friend!!! Great capture of Urban Life.Patiently waiting by Maribel Gonzalez Patiently waiting by Maribel GonzalezPatiently waiting by Maribel Gonzalez
GROUP B - SCORE 90.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 85 | Robert Lino 96
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Letting off Steam Manhattan Night by Daniel Holmes Letting off Steam Manhattan Night by Daniel HolmesLetting off Steam Manhattan Night by Daniel Holmes
GROUP A - SCORE 92.5
JUDGES: Boris Gabay 95 | Robert Lino 89
1/400 Sec at f/3.5 ISO 45mm handheld (RF 24-70 mm L lens) Canon R5
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