November’s competition was “Open” for projected and print images.

Paul Biederman was our judge. 

Advanced Projected

  • 1st Place: Maude Svensson ~ The Sparks of Tradition
    2nd Place: Beth Koller ~ Ribbon Candy Fun
    3rd Place: Beth Koller ~Lunch V3
    HM: Kate Woodward ~ Staircase in Madrid
    HM: Sherm Edwards ~ Yellow Dahlia Fire and Surf

Beth Koller ~ Lunch V3

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This image was taken near Fort Lauderdale at the Wakodahatchee Wetlands in January. This female green iguana was lunching on white flowers about one third to one half of an inch in diameter. I was hoping that I would be able to get some jaw action. To my surprise, when she opened her mouth, the flower was intact! I turned to the two folks next to me and remarked that I could go home now because I had taken the shot for the day. The use of highlight and shadows in PhotoShop was important in illuminating the flower and its foliage.

 
 

INTERMEDIATE AND NOVICE PROJECTED (COMBINED)

1st Place: Thomas Allen ~  Bowling Alley Bar
2nd Place: Marc Aurbach ~ Under the Bay Bridge
3rd Place: Catherine Honigsberg ~ MN Reflected Skyscrapers
HM: Gerry Woods ~ Laurel Races
HM: Kent Morris ~ Frosty Foggy Morning

Thomas Allen ~ Bowling Alley Bar

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I have always loved including people in my photography engaged in natural activities in interesting settings,. In this photo, my family visited a bowling alley in Los Angeles. And, while we were not lucky enough to get a lane in which to bowl, we were able to stop for a beverage at the rather seedy, darkened bar. A great spot for a candid view telling an interesting story about the bowling alley, as well as its patrons. I am thoroughly enjoying my new Ricoh G3 camera. So light, small enough to fit in my pocket, and an abundance of megapixels in a wide 28mm format. Also, less intrusive than even my iPhone, and a treat to use for Black and White shots.

 

NOVICE, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED Print (COMBINED)

1st Place: Sherm Edwards ~ Autumn at Brookside
2nd Place: Will Rabinovich ~ Flow
3rd Place: Beth Koller ~ Emerald Eye Tree Frog

Beth Koller ~ Emerald Eye Tree Frog

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These frogs can move very quickly out of the planned frame because their hind leg length is at least as long as their toro length. A flash can help freeze the action. A standard flash can be used, but a ring flash around the lens provides more direct coverage. Certain ring flashes are composed of separate lights moveable around the track ring and which can be set to different illumination levels. Such systems also allow the ring to be detached and held separately—sometimes done best with another photographer.

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