Photograph entries are limited to subjects consistent with The Garden Club of America interests, such as horticulture, floral design, gardens/landscapes, conservation and the environment, historic preservation, civic improvement, and the natural world. Plant material is not required in every class, but is strongly encouraged in photographs
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Division III “By the Numbers” Photography Entries 191 GCA Zone Represented 11 Clubs Represented 53 Jury Judges 12 Show Judges and Clerks 33 Finalist Exhibits 72 Finalist Entries 55 Zone IX % of Total Entries 50% Zone IX % of Finalist Exhibits 43% Host Clubs % of Total Entries 33% Host Clubs % of Finalist Exhibits 27%
Class 1. Time Stands Still 6 Entries Still Life. Plant material required.
Color
Still Life: A photograph of an arrangement of elements depicting mostly inanimate subject matter, typically natural (food, flowers, dead animals, plants, rocks or shells) or man-made (drinking glasses, vases, jewelry, etc.).
1st Place: Meg Tapp, The
Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent: Fresh
treasures from the farmer's market brighten a corner of my vacation home in Ibiza
Judges Comments: A well
balanced composition with a rich color palette.
Camera: iPhone XR
2nd Place And Certificate of Excellence: Anna Forbes, Kanawha Garden Club, Zone VII
Statement of Intent: Time is Relative: Here I wanted to explore a modern, conceptual approach in the traditional, classic Still Life genre.
Judges Comments: A unique and creative interpretation of the
class. The image would benefit from a tighter composition. Citation of the Certificate of Excellence: Brilliant. Captures the essence of the span of edges.
Camera and Editing: Nikon D810, ISO 100, 125/f6.3, Lightroom
3rd Place and Curators Award: Christina Wood,
Noanett Garden Club, Zone I
Statement of Intent: “Chandelier� Judges Comments: A clever
still life incorporating unique components. Lower portion of the Allium sends the eye out of the image.
Camera and Editing: Canon
EOS 5D MK III, 50 mm, ISO 100, 1/125, f11. Lightroom/ Photoshop
Honorable Mention:
Mimi Kerr, The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent: A
remembrance of things past with timeless memories of loved ones.
Judges Comments: A
strong provocative composition. The candle flame dominates
Camera and Editing: Canon EOS - 80D, Lightroom/Photoshop
Laura Simpson, Lake Geneva Garden Club, Zone
Judges Comments: A still life with effective strong contrasting colors. The linear perimeter diffusion weakens the impact.
Camera and Editing: Canon EOS - 80D, Lightroom/Photoshop
Lynn Shiverick, Garden Club of Cleveland, Zone X
Statement of Intent: A Night to Remember ... or Not Judges Comments: A sharply focused, well lit still life. The multiple components compete.
Camera and Editing: iPhone X mounted on tripod, Lightroom
Class 2. Before and After 6 Entries Color A diptych of two separate images printed side by side on one piece of paper; portraying the same plant or flower in two different life stages. The print still must be flush mounted, although a border around and/or between images may be incorporated in the photograph.
1st Place: Eloise Carson, The
Portland Garden Club, Zone XII
Statement of Intent:
Brittlebush has long, oval silvergray fuzzy leaves. In late winter and early spring small yellow flowers form on long stalks well above the leafy stems.
Judges Comments: A subtle
artistic demonstration of both composition and balance.
Camera and Editing: Fujifilm XT2, 60 mm lens, Lightroom and Topaz
2nd Place: Margie Schubert, Glenview Garden Club, Zone VII
Statement of Intent: Double Overtime Judges Comments: Exquisite color combination
enhanced by the positioning of the flowers. The extent of soft focus on the open (right side) dahlia distracts.
Camera and Editing: Canon EOS 6D, EF100 mm, f/
2.8 macro lens Luminar for editing
3rd Place: Sara
Ledbetter, The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent: We were
very privileged to have a house guest, Mr. Fokker, early this year. He arrived in January and stayed for over a week.
Judges Comments: Mr. Fokker continues to impress with his sharp details and vivid colors.  The placement of the right flower is crowded at the top.
Camera and Editing: iPhone X, Photoshop
Honorable Mention: Evelyn Lorentzen-Bell, Green
Fingers Garden Club, Zone II
Statement of Intent: Ageless Beauty Judges Comments: A painterly image of a
delicate tulip suggesting a botanical drawing. The amount of the distressing in the background overwhelms the subject.
Camera and Editing: Canon D6, Photoshop
Mary Elizabeth Smith, The Jackson Garden Club, Zone IX
Statement of Intent: "Pas de deux": Nature's slow evolvement,
Transformation of an infant bud into a majestic, vibrant burst of color
Judges Comments: The image contains clever placement of components. The harsh lighting on the emerging bud lessons its details.
Camera and Editing: iPhone8 plus, Photoshop
Deborah Laverell, The Garden Workers, Zone V
Statement of Intent: Unfurled to Blazing Beauty Judges Comments: An effective image portraying stages of
development. The composition of the two photos somewhat lacks continuity.
Camera: Canon 5D Mark III
Class 3. Time Lapse 6 Entries Color Image taken at slow shutter speed. Plant material not required.
1st Place: Stephanie Young, Paducah Garden Club, Zone VII Statement of Intent: Northern lights through my camera's 'eye'.
My eyes saw nothing. Thank heavens for long exposure. Judges Comments: Technically outstanding image supported by exacting detail and surreal colors. Camera and Editing: Nikon D810, 14-24 mm lens, ISO 2000, f/2.8. Photoshop, Topaz
2nd Place and GCA Novice Award: Ruthie Kelly, The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent: A
colorful Ferris wheel is frozen against the night sky at Galveston Island Pleasure Pier
Judges Comments: The dark
background accentuates the bold exaggerated colors and Citation on GCA Novice Award: their rhythmic movement.
A retro feel with modern drama and flair.
Camera and Editing: iPhone 6, phone app - Slow Shutter Cam
3rd Place: Gail Atwater, The Garden Club of Honolulu, Zone XII
Statement of Intent: The Chrysler
Building, an Art Deco masterpiece, has soared into the New York skyline nightly since 1930.
Judges Comments: An abstract
interpretation of a timeless classic. Hot spots detract from the impact of the image.
Camera and Editing: Nikon DX3200, f/20, 2.5, ISO 600, edited with Camera Raw and Photoshop
Honorable Mention: Libba Wilkes, The Garden Club of Jackson, Zone IX
Statement of Intent: "The
Moment": After attending the GCA Smoky Mountain workshop, I learned to use a slow shutter speed to enhance the "moment" in the river.
Judges Comments: Strong leading line leads the eye into the scene. The foliage in the upper portion of the photo detracts from the movement of the rushing water. Camera and Editing: Canon, Photoshop
Nancy Guldberg, The Lake Minnetonka Garden Club, Zone XI
Statement of Intent: Title: By Day - "By day the skyscraper looms in the smoke and sun and has a soul." -Carl Sandberg
Judges Comments: A
creative approach to "timelapse". The center line divides the image.
Lynn Shiverick, Garden Club of Cleveland, Zone X
Statement of Intent: Tidal Pull at Sunrise
Judges Comments: The
captured forceful rhythm of the surging tide is powerful. The detail is lost in the upper middle half of the photograph.
Camera and Editing: Sony Nex6, Lightroom
Class 4. In the Nick of Time 6 Entries Color Image expressing motion in plants using creative techniques. Plant material required. Requires a 4� x 6� of the original image or a composite if more than one original image to be hung next to the entry after the judging has occurred. Creative Techniques: The use of manipulation or alteration in any stage of the photographic process to achieve an effect significantly different from the original photograph. All representational images in a manipulated or creative technique photo must be the work of the photographer. Non-representational enhancements such as the addition of purchased textures are allowed. Creative techniques may be entered in any class.
1st Place: Deborah Fitgerald, Garden Club of Cleveland, Zone X
Statement of Intent:
'Capturing a Fraction of a Second’
Judges Comments: The
"fracture of a second" is magnificently captured.
Camera and Editing:
Photoshop Elements used to isolate the image and design the background
2nd Place: Carol Price, The
Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent: The
cypress tree bursts out of ancient Chinese wall. As a seedling, it was too small to pluck, now it muscles toward the sun.
Judges Comments: The image captures a beautiful, glowing light with an otherworldly effect.
Camera and Editing: iPhone 6, PicsArt app
3rd Place: Debbie Robinson,
The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent: Ripple in Time
Judges Comments: The image
is mesmerizing and hypnotizing. The position of the droplet on the lower left slightly disrupts the balance.
Camera and Editing: iPhone 6, PicsArt
Elke Mueller, WoodsideAtherton Garden Club, Zone XII
Statement of Intent: Dancing Hibiscus
Judges Comments: The
composition has nice radial movement and a strong pop of color. The petal going off the page disturbs the rhythm.
Editing: Distorting image by liquifying, Twirl filter and spherized correction
Roberta Dubeshter, Rochester Garden Club, Zone III
Judges Comments: The sharp kaleidoscope effect is very creative. The static center image contradicts the background.
Camera and Editing:
Canon EOS 5D Mark III, 100 mm f/2.8 macro lens, f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/640s. Aperature Program Editing
Phyllis Johnson, Laurel Garden Club, Zone IX
Statement of Intent: In a split
second everything can change, whether closewise or counter clockwise, nature is always on the move.
Judges Comments: This is a
unique, creative image. It has competing focal points.
Camera and Editing: Canon Powershot S51S, Photoshop Elements
Class 5. Freeze Frame 6 Entries Color Macro/close-up image of an element from your garden. Plant material not required. Macro: An image in which the subject is greater than life-size, such as a tiny flower or insect, that fills the frame, or part of a subject that fills the frame. The original object must be no larger than 1� x 1 1/2�.
1st Place: Carmel Lopez-Lampton, The Garden Club of Jackson, Zone IX
Statement of Intent: Cicada: Macro reveals not only bulging deep red eyes but strong front legs from years of tunneling culminating in its four week adult life. Judges Comments: Cicada's balance creates tension in this dynamic image. Camera and Editing: Sony SLT-A37, Apple Photo
2nd Place: Suzy Titcomb, Seattle Garden Club, Zone XII Statement of Intent: "Look deep into nature, and you will
understand everything better." -Albert Einstein Judges Comments: Bold colors, strong solid statue and whimsical grasses create an intense image. Camera and Editing: Sony A7, macro lens. Lightroom & Photoshop
3rd Place: June
Eichbaum, Sasqua Garden Club, Zone II
Statement of Intent:
Who was more surprised? The praying mantis or me? She was an unexpected guest in my rose garden and posed for a photo Judges Comments: Alluring portrait of a guest in your garden. A different perspective would have provided more space around the head. Camera and Editing: Sony Alpha A 7II, Sony 500 f/2.8 macro lens. Photoshop
Honorable Mention:
Margaret Pierce, The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX Statement of Intent: Time for this Monarch caterpillar to become a chrysalis - in hopes that time is not up for Monarchs all around. Judges Comments: The repetition of lines in caterpillar emphasizes the motion of this well lit image. White spots on the leaf are a distraction. Camera and Editing: Fuji XT10, Adobe Lightroom
Danna Dearborn, Piscataqua Garden Club, Zone I
Judges Comments: Bold
pop of color reflective of Andy Warhol style. The loss of detail on the left slightly detracts from the image.
Kathy de las Heras, Millbrook Garden Club, Zone III
Statement of Intent:
Hummingbird Moths regularly visit my garden, hovering long enough to meticulously visit each blossom on the flower spike, providing many good 'photo ops' each summer.
Judges Comments:
Delightful image caught in the act. The noise and loss of detail detract from the bottom heavy image.
Camera: Cannon EOS Ti, 70-200mm zoom lens
Class 6. Time Travel
6 Entries
Monochrome
Image with antique appearance of architecture elements. Plant material not required. Monochrome: A photograph executed in black and white or in shades (adding black) and tints (adding white) of only a single color (hue) such as sepia, across the whole image. Monochrome images can be shot in black and white film. Digital images can be done in the camera or converted to gray scale using computer software.
1st Place: Gerry Fisher, The
Planters, Zone V
Statement of Intent: Templo
romano de Evora
Judges Comments: There are
strong leading lines in this epitome of an antique image.
Camera and Editing: Sony
a6500, 16-70mm lens. Lightroom and Silver Effects Pro
2nd Place: Ann Franzen, Fairfield Garden Club, Zone II
Statement of Intent:
When time stands still, everything around you seems to stop.
Judges Comments: This
lovely antique image tells a story.
Camera and Editing:
iPhone 7 plus. Photoshop
3rd Place: Kate Fahey, Four
Counties Garden Club, Zone V
Statement of Intent: Bass Opera House
Judges Comments: The
perspective and focus create a well-executed and unique image. More of an antique appearance would help with conformance to the class.
Camera and Editing: Canon EOS 7D, 35 mm lens, f/10, 1/200s. Lightroom
Honorable Mention: Danna
Dearborn, Piscataqua Garden Club, Zone I
Judges Comments: The image has good use of texture and pattern. Additional elements in the image would add interest.
Honorable Mention: Alice
Timmins, River Oaks Garden Club, Zone IX
Statement of Intent: Back to the Future
Judges Comments: This is a fascinating subject taken from a great point of view. Overexposed spots detract from the image.
Camera and Editing: iPhone 7, Noir Tint
Honorable Mention: Adele
Bentsen, The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent: Step aboard the 5:25 to go back in time.
Judges Comments:
The superb tonal quality creates a dramatic, radiating image. A little more space at the tip and bottom would enhance the design. Camera and Editing: Nikon 5100, 18-200 mm lens. Photoshop
Class 7. In the Blink of an i
6 Entries
Color
Image taken with a mobile device. Plant material required. Final image must only be 5” x 7” flush mounted on black foam core. The Photography Committee to centrally mount entry on an 8” x 10” black foam core.
1st Place and Best In Show: Helen Wagner,
Westchester Garden Club, Zone V
Statement of Intent:
"Misty Sunrise" - Vibrant colors and forms on a quiet misty morning evoke a feeling of serenity.
Judges Comments: Magical early morning light makes this effective composition glow.
Citation for Best in Show: A moment in time well captured with color and intimacy.
Camera and Editing: iPhone 7. Lightroom
2nd Place: Ann Franzen,
Fairfield Garden Club, Zone II
Statement of Intent: A
moment in time - "Like fairy gifts fading away".
Judges Comments: A
graceful portrait with effective use of tone and line.
Camera and Editing:
iPhone 7 plus. Snapseed
3rd Place: Nancy
Guldberg, The Lake Minnetonka Garden Club, Zone XI
Statement of Intent:
"iEat": The sticky "i-shaped" tentacles of the sundew lure, capture and digest its prey.
Judges Comments: A playful attention to detail, and well seen complimentary colors. Focus falls off too much on upper right
Camera and Editing: iPhone 6 + attachable macro lens. Photoshop
Honorable Mention:
Carmel Lopez-Lampton, The Garden Club of Jackson, Zone IX
Statement of Intent:
"Bee" Quick: Blink and it will be gone.
Judges Comments: The
catch light in the bee's eye makes this image come alive. Background is somewhat distracting.
Camera and Editing:
iPhone 6s, Apple Photos
Vance Lewis, The Little Garden Club of Memphis, Zone IX
Statement of Intent: The
restless grasshopper only finds rest in the gizzard of a bird. African proverb
Judges Comments: The
detail in the photograph is amazing. The light, busy background competes with the subject.
Camera and Editing: iPhone. iPhoto
Mare’ Brennan, The Monroe Garden Study League, Zone IX
Statement of Intent: Rose of the West - Australian Mottlecah flower
Judges Comments: The ants
add a playful element to this i image. The flower, leaves and background compete for attention.
Camera and Editing: iPhone 7S. Photoshop
Class 8. Time to Reflect
6 Entries
Color
Landscape featuring water reflections. Plant material not required. Landscape: A view of the scenery, of any kind from wilderness vistas to urban cityscapes, land or sea. Primary subject is the scenery and it must dominate although the image may contain secondary elements such as people, animals or objects.
1st Place: Jean Jarvis,
Piedmont Garden Club, Zone XII
Statement of Intent: "Still Waters"
Judges Comments: The use of excellent technical skills captures exquisite lighting and composition producing a dramatic moment in time.
Camera and Editing: Canon IDs Mark III. Lightroom
2nd Place: Ann Waldman, The Portland Garden Club, Zone XII Statement of Intent: Disko Bay, Ilulissat Icefjord, Greenland Judges Comments: Luminous quality of light and color captures
an artistic image. Center horizontal line makes for a static image. Camera and Editing: Fuji XT2, 16-55mm f2.8 lens. Adobe Lightroom
3rd Place: Kate Fahey,
Four Counties Garden Club, Zone V Judges Comments: Textural and tonal quality creates a mystical mood. Less negative space would intensify the strength of the island. Camera and Editing: Fuji XT-2, 16-55mm lens, 1/100 sec, f/16. Lightroom and Photoshop
Marion Bottomley, Carmel-by-the-Sea Garden Club, Zone XII
Judges Comments:
Strong movement and reflection draws the viewer through the balanced composition. The overexposed area on the top left detracts from impact of image.
Editing: Photoshop
Anne Symonds, River Oaks Garden Club, Zone IX
Statement of Intent: A perfect blue sky day in Antarctica
Judges Comments: The
circular reflection keeps your eye moving within the photograph. Image could have been enhanced with more Camera and Editing: iPhone 7 plus. details in the shadows Aperature and highlights.
Adele Bentsen, The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent: The reflections on the Arno River capture an array of contrast.
Camera and Editing: iPhone 7 plus. Aperature
Judges Comments: Strong diagonal and vertical lines and repetition of geometric shapes creates an engaging composition. The use of soft focus detracts from architectural story.
Class 9. In Real Time
6 Entries
Color Splash
Image of “street� photography, showcasing nature in a city setting. Plant material required. Color Splash (spot color, selective color): the selective use of color(s) in an otherwise grayscale image. It is not monochrome.
1st Place and Photography Creativity Award:
Mary Haggerty, Founders Garden Club of Dallas, Zone IX
Camera and Editing: Sony DSC-
RX100M4. Photoshop
Statement of Intent: Showcasing nature's creatures - oblivious to New York's evening rush hour. Placement of "splash" colors forms intersecting points for image's implied triangular frame.
Judges Comments: Thoughtful placement of selective colors keeps viewer engaged and captures a real time story!
Citation of the Photography Creativity Award: Strategic use of
color splash creates rhythm and moves the eye through the image
2nd Place: Charlotte
Stone, Sasqua Garden Club, Zone II
Statement of Intent:
Taken at Chihuly exhibit at the NY Botanical Gardens.
Judges Comments:
Repetitive movement of color in sculpture and skirt produces a thoughtful and sophisticated image. Abundance of flat white sky is distracting.
Camera and Editing: Canon 7D. Photoshop
3rd Place: Carol Price, The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent: Bright spots of
poinsettias flash in the garden of Luis Barragan, hidden in the heart of Mexico City. His blue door keeps the conversation lively.
Judges Comments: The chaos of the red flowers against stark architectural elements creates a vivid tension. Upper segment of photo detracts from main composition.
Camera and Editing: iPhone 6. Color Splash app
Cindy Fitch, The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Judges Comments: Repetitive line or lines of trees and buildings juxtaposed with swan gives a humanistic quality to an urban setting. More intense selective colors would create cinematic image.
Camera and Editing: iPhone Color Splash app
Adele Bentsen, The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent: Far
from the Madding Crowd: Life elevated on the New York City High Line.
JudgesComments: The
two windows capturing the street life of the high line. Contrasting dark and light overshadows subject.
Camera and Editing:
Nikon 5100, 18-200 lens. Photoshop with gradient map
Ruthie Kelly, The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent: Ballerina
statue appears to dance with foxtail ferns in front of the Jesse H. Jones Hall for the performing arts in Downtown Houston.
JudgesComments: Beautiful
composition using linear lines and accomplished use of gray tones. More intriguing if the dancer had been colorized.
Camera and Editing: Canon EOS Rebel SL1, Canon Lens EF 28mm 1:1.8. Photoshop
Class 10. Spring Time 6 Entries Color Novice Class. Image depicting the emergence of flowers or plants after winter. Plant material required. Novice: A novice is an individual exhibitor who has not won a first place ribbon or a GCA Special Award in the division entered at a GCA Flower Show, GCA Major Flower Show or Sanctioned Non-GCA Major Flower Show.
1st Place: Rachel Roane,
Magnolia Garden Club, Zone IX
Statement of Intent:
"Sleeping Lily Awakens"
Judges Comments:
Effective point of view and circular movement created by water drops and leaves makes for an alluring image.
Camera: iPhone 6s
2nd Place: Rebecca
Simonds, Milton Garden Club, Zone I
Statement of Intent: The
Quince bush next to my barn is a reliant early trumpeter of Spring, showcasing a riot of beautiful coral colored buds and flowers.
Camera and Editing: Nikon, 55-300mm lens. Photoshop
Judges Comments: Repetitive patterns and diagonal lines orchestrate unusual stability. Soft focus lessens the purity of the otherwise beautiful image.
3rd Place: Lester Grundy, The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent:
Spicy Springtime Scent
Judges Comments:
Shallow depth of field and luminous quality of light create pleasing circular movement. There is a slight pixelation on the top edge of flower.
Camera: iPhone X
Honorable Mention:
Cheryl Welch, The Garden Club of Jackson, Zone IX
Statement of Intent:
"Sleepers, Wake" spring approaches!
Judges Comments:
Impact of light and flowers creates a harmonious color palate. Confusing focal point lessens impact.
Camera: iPhone 7
Honorable Mention:
Debbie Robinson, The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent:
Spring Has Sprung!
Judges Comments: The
emerging colorful ginger dances through the charming image. Elimination of partial flowers on the edges would enrich image.
Camera: iPhone 6
Honorable Mention:
Teresa Elsom, The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent: Spring Sprouts
Judges Comments: The
perspective gives strength to the emerging spring sprouts. Cleaner focus is needed for overall image.
Camera: Nikon D3300
Class 11. Window of Time
6 Entries
Black and White
Image incorporating a window. Plant material not required.
1st Place: Karen
McCormick, Magnolia Garden Club, Zone IX
Statement of Intent:
When time stands still, everything around you seems to stop. A look out the window reveals a modern world.
Judges Comments: The past and present meet in this well composed and beautifully developed scene. Camera and Editing: Nikon D-800, 24-120 mm lens, ISO 100, f/7.1. , Photoshop
2nd Place: Mimi Kerr, The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent: A soft
morning light like the ripening fruit, promises a bright day to come.
Judges Comments: Time stands still in the pleasing nostalgic composition. Detail is lost in the deep shadows.
Camera and Editing: Canon EOS 80D. Lightroom, Photoshop
3rd Place: Susan Hilpert, Seattle
Garden Club, Zone XII
Statement of Intent: Texture/
Contrast
Judges Comments: A painterly
well framed image with good contrast and marvelous textures. The brightness on the right side draws viewers eyes away from the windows.
Camera and Editing: Nikon
D810. Photoshop, NIK
Honorable Mention: Gail Atwater, Garden Club of Honolulu, Zone XII
Statement of Intent:
Magical glass flowers prance and play as Seattle's Space Needle keeps watch overhead.
Judges Comments: A
wonderfully creative scene. Inclusion of the strong dark diagonal on the right disrupts the rhythm.
Camera and Editing:
Canon Powershot S95, f/4, 1/1000, edited in Photoshop
Evelyn LorentzenBell, Green Fingers Garden Clun, Zone II
Statement of Intent: Playing Hooky
Camera and Editing: Pentax 35
mm camera - Kodax Tri X Film
Judges Comments: Intriguing well balanced composition.
Detail is lacking in the bright highlights and the deep shadows
Kackie Dunwoody, River Oaks Garden Club, Zone IX
Statement of Intent: A child peaks at another time when dinosaurs ruled; a time to hide in the shadows!
Camera: iPhone 6 Judges Comments: A whimsical composition with a playful
element of surprise. The white column divides the composition.
Class 12. Persistence of Time
6 Entries
Color
Surrealistic image of plants or flowers using creative techniques. Requires a 4� x 6� of the original image or a composite if more than one original image to be hung next to the entry after the judging has occurred. Creative Techniques: The use of manipulation or alteration in any stage of the photographic process to achieve an effect significantly different from the original photograph. All representational images in a manipulated or creative technique photo must be the work of the photographer. Nonrepresentational enhancements such as the addition of purchased textures are allowed. Creative techniques may be entered in any class.
1st Place: Shelley Galloway,
Kenilworth Garden Club, Zone XI
Statement of Intent: Swathed in
life's constraints, the time has come for the hidden soul to break free.
Judges Comments: This haunting
ethereal image is masterfully executed.
Camera and Editing: Nikon 7100. Photoshop, Nik filters
2nd Place: Yoni Mayeri, Orinda Garden Club, Zone XII
Statement of Intent:
Captured, edited, manipulate in apps with iPhoneX. The process of creating this surreal image from my original, is one of the best parts of iPhoneography.
Judges Comments: An
exceptional combination of tone, rhythm and subject matter making a striking alternate reality Camera and Editing: iPhone X. Snapped and enlighten apps for editing, Circular and Tiny Planet apps for effects.
3rd Place and Best Conformance to Schedule: Jean Matthews, Garden Club of Palm Beach, Zone VIII
Statement of Intent: Father Time Judges Comments: An
outstanding interpretation of theme. The dominance of the clock detracts from the consistency of the overall composition. Camera and Editing: Nikon D 7100. Adobe Photoshop CC
Citation for Best Conformance to the Schedule in Photography: A creative interpretation of the schedule referencing time from antiquity to the present.
Honorable Mention: Deborah Laverell, The Garden Workers, Zone V
Statement of Intent: Psychedelic
Garden
Judges Comments: A
mesmerizing combination of colors create a carnival of light in the garden. Interpretation is more pop art.
Camera and Editing: Canon
70D. Deep Dream Generator software
Deborah Fitzgerald, Garden Club of Cleveland, Zone X
Statement of Intent: Time Truly Flies
Judges Comments: An alluring kaleidoscope of color and pattern. Image lacks edginess of surrealistic picture.
Camera and Editing:
Photoshop Elements used to isolate the images to combine and create the overall design.
Ray Chilton, River Oaks Garden Club, Zone IX
Statement of Intent:
The persistence of time changes all things including our perception and interpretation.
Judges Comments: A
carnival of pattern, line and geometric form. A connection to reality has been lost in this pure abstraction.
Camera and Editing: Canon Rebel XSi. Adobe Photoshop zigzag filter, camera raw clarity and saturation.
Judges Commendations: Citation: We commend the entire Division III Photography of Time. Citation: We commend the entire division for the creative response to the schedule and the staging, signage and lighting. Citation: We commend the process used for clerking in photography. It definitely sped things up! Citation: The schedule was appealing and had lots of variety. Something for everyone! Citation: The judges commend the clerks and candidates of Photography Classes 1, 2 and 3 for their steadfast, efficient and gracious “Southern” manner during our lengthy deliberation. Class 6. Time Travel (Monochrome) Citation: Time stands still in this class with strong, very well-executed images.