GROUP B - SCORE 82

JUDGES: Tom Collins 79 | Robert Lino  85

GROUP A - SCORE 82

JUDGES: Tom Collins 81 | Robert Lino  84

This photo captures a koi pond at R.F. Orchids in Homestead, Florida. I used a Fujifilm X-H2S camera with a Lensbaby Composer Pro and Sweet 35 lens, along with an ND64 filter (6 stops). The settings were f/5.6, ISO 160, and a 3-second shutter speed.

The Sweet 35 lens creates a sharp focal "sweet spot" in the center, with strong blurring toward the edges, adding a dreamy, artistic effect. I completed the post-processing in ON1 Photo RAW 2025 and Nik Efex Pro to enhance the colors and textures.

GROUP A - SCORE 95.5

JUDGES: Tom Collins 95 | Robert Lino  96

GROUP A - SCORE 84

JUDGES: Tom Collins 79 | Robert Lino  89

ISO 100, 100mm, f/20,10.0 seconds

GROUP A - SCORE 83.5

JUDGES: Tom Collins 82 | Robert Lino  85

GROUP B - SCORE 83.5

JUDGES: Tom Collins 80 | Robert Lino  87

GROUP A - SCORE 91.5

JUDGES: Tom Collins 89 | Robert Lino 94

ISO 400, 100mm, f/20, 15.00 seconds

GROUP A - SCORE 82

JUDGES: Tom Collins 82 | Robert Lino  82

GROUP B - SCORE 86

JUDGES: Tom Collins 84 | Robert Lino  88

GROUP A - SCORE 84.5

JUDGES: Tom Collins 81 | Robert Lino  88

Nikon D850
Exposure Time: 1/3
F-number: 14
Focal Length: 24 MM
Photographic Sensitivity (ISO): 64
Lens Model: 24 -120
White Balance: Auto white balance

This photograph was taken on September 2023 at Multnomah Falls in the Pacific Northwest at the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. This is one of the top places in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area to study the geology exposed by floods. Six volcanic flows of Grande Ronde Basalt are visible in the fall’s cliff face, representing more than 400.000 years of geological history.

GROUP A - SCORE 95

JUDGES: Tom Collins 96 | Robert Lino  94

Taken at a light show.

GROUP A - SCORE 84

JUDGES: Tom Collins 82 | Robert Lino  86

GROUP A - SCORE 82

JUDGES: Tom Collins 80 | Robert Lino  84

GROUP A - SCORE 85

JUDGES: Tom Collins 84 | Robert Lino  86

Nikon D850
Exposure Time: 1/8
F-number: 11
Focal Length: 28 MM
Photographic Sensitivity (ISO): 64
Lens Model: 24 -120
White Balance: Auto white balance

This photograph was taken on September 2023 at Wahkeena Falls on the Historic Columbia River Highway. This little strand of water called my attention while I was walking to get a good view of the Wahkeena Falls. I stayed around for a little while taking different images with different exposure times and this one was my favorite

GROUP A - SCORE 86

JUDGES: Tom Collins 86 | Robert Lino  86

GROUP A - SCORE 84.5

JUDGES: Tom Collins 83 | Robert Lino  86

Taken during Hurricane Milton. I tried using different timed settings for pictures during the storm and this was the image I think best reflected the motions made by the winds.

GROUP A - SCORE 87.5

JUDGES: Tom Collins 87 | Robert Lino  88

 GROUP A - SCORE 92

JUDGES: Tom Collins 88 | Robert Lino  96

GROUP A - SCORE 82

JUDGES: Tom Collins 82 | Robert Lino  82