2022 March Entries

Topic: OPEN Judge:

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BASIC LEVEL WINNERS

: 3.0 Composition: The angle of the image gives good proportion to the tower. Originality: In my opinion this is a common subject to photograph. Technical Excellence: The photo is underexposed and not sharp. I see the broken lines on the right side of the image which are a distraction. Artistic Merit: There are many good triangles, angles and lines to lead my eye up and around the image. Overall Impact: The technical aspects detract from the overall impact of the image.

: 4.0 Composition: The composition is weighted too much on the left side with nothing on the right to provide balance. Originality: I believe this is a common subject to photograph Technical Excellence: I like the capture of the stormy sky. The image is underexposed and is not sharp Artistic Merit: The use of black and white is a unique treatment. Overall Impact:The grey tone of the image detracts from the overall impact.

: 4.0 Composition: The placement of the fence and fence post blocks my eye from moving into the image Originality: I think this is a common subject to photograph. Technical Excellence: The maker chose the right time of day to take the photo which produced nice soft light. The horizon of the shoreline is not straight and the overall image is not sharp. Artistic Merit: The vertical lines of the fence adds interest. Overall Impact: The soft light and hard colors in the fence provide visual interest.

: 5.0 Composition: I like the center valley leading my eye into the image. Originality: I think this is a common subject to photograph. Technical Excellence: I believe the maker chose the right time to take the photo which accents the beautiful light in the sky. There is a white light near the lower part of the valley which draws my eye. In my opinion the foreground is underexposed which conceals the details. Artistic Merit: The lines formed by the mountains creates good interest. Overall Impact: The color in the sky caught my eye.

: 5.0 Composition:The placement of the fence in the image leads my eye out of the frame and not deeper into the image. Originality: I think this is a common subject to photograph. Technical Excellence: I believe the properly exposed white snow and sharp fence creates nice impact. Artistic Merit: There are good lines on the fence that provide visual interest. Overall Impact: The snowy scene was interesting.

: 5.0 Composition: The angle the image was taken makes the rail appear crooked and the partial rail in the lower left corner is a distraction. Originality: I think this is a very original image which is fun to view. Technical Excellence:It appears to me the image is not in focus. Artistic Merit: I can see great movement and action in the image with the spinning wheels and dirt being kicked up. This action leads my eye up and through the image. Overall Impact: This is a good subject that caught my eye.

: HM 6.0 Composition:Including all of the greenery detracts from the main subject. Originality:I consider this to be a common subject to photograph Technical Excellence: I think the maker chose soft light that accents the bright flowers which are sharp and properly exposed. I do see the white in the background which leads my eye away from the main subject. Artistic Merit:The bokeh background creates a good accent. Overall Impact: I like the close-up of the brightly colored flowers

: THIRD PLACE 7.0 Composition: Placing the tree in the middle of the frame provides balance. Originality: I think this is a common subject to photograph Technical Excellence: It appears to me that the image is not sharp. Artistic Merit: When I look at the image, I see the beautiful lines which lead my eye into the photo. I believe the maker choosing to include the people gives scale and proportion. Overall Impact: In my opinion the image is slightly under exposed which lessens the contrast and impact.

: SECOND PLACE 8.0 Composition: I think the lower placement of the main subject is a good example of creating a unique composition. Originality: I consider this to be a unique image Technical Excellence: It appears to me that the foreground is underexposed. Artistic Merit: To my eye the color was pleasing, and the maker chose excellent light Overall Impact: The image caught my eye

: FIRST PLACE 9.30 Composition: By placing the subject diagonally in the frame the maker created a unique composition. Originality: To me this is a unique portrait Technical Excellence: The image has good angles and lines. To my eye the skin tones are natural, the photo is properly exposed and is in sharp focus.I can see a distraction in the upper left of the image. Overall Impact: I consider this to be an excellent image with high impact.

ADVANCED LEVEL WINNERS

: 5.0 Composition: The image is weighted more heavily on the right side and is not balanced. To my eye the horizon placement in the middle of the frame also lends to the image looking unbalanced. The white fence on the upper left is a distraction. Originality: I think this is a common subject to photograph. Technical Excellence: There is noise and the image is out of focus. The maker chose a good time to take the photo in order to capture the soft light in the sky. Artistic Excellence: The reflection is beautiful and including the ducks provides scale. The arches add an area of interest and the railing on the top of the bridge moves my eye into the image. The colors in the sky are pleasing. Overall Impact: The technical aspects detract from the overall impact of the image.

: 6.0 Composition: The placement of the eyes in the middle of the image gives good balance. To me the greenery on the left leads my eye out of the image. Originality: I believe this is a common subject to photograph Technical Excellence: The harsh light casts shadows on the subject. The downward angle detracts from the subject’s eyes. The colors appear natural. Artistic Merit: This is a nice close-up of animals. Overall Impact. The image caught my eye.

: 7.0 Composition: The maker gave equal emphasis to the beautiful sky and the silhouette of the subjects in the foreground. The dark mountain and the boat on the right side make the image more heavily weighted on the right side. The woman helps to offset this and provides balance. Originality: I think this is a common subject, but the maker made it more unique by including the subjects in the foreground. Technical Excellence: The burned-out sun draws my eye to that bright white area. The underexposed dark mountains and foreground obscures possible interest. The maker chose the right time to take the photo to capture the beautiful colors in the sky and reflection on the water. Artistic Merit: The reflection in the water leads my eye up and back into the image. The vertical pilings in the foreground draw my eye to the sky. Overall Impact: I think this image has good impact.

: SECOND PLACE 9.0 Composition: Good Placement of the main subject in the middle of the image. The left side has some distracting details. Originality: I think this is a unique subject to photograph Technical Excellence: The maker did a good job capturing the emotion in the eyes. The image is sharp, properly exposed and in focus. I can see the shadow on the face created by the harsh light. Artistic Merit: The maker chose an excellent pose for the subject. He seems comfortable, quiet and relaxed. Overall Impact: I consider this image to have high impact.

: THIRD PLACE 8.0 Composition: Placing the eye of the subject on the upper imaginary intersecting line of the rule of thirds makes this a strong composition. Originality: I consider this to be a common subject to photograph. Technical Excellence: The image is sharp and properly exposed. The harsh light cast shadows. The bokeh background is pleasing to my eye. Artistic Merit: The horse looking to the right adds additional interest to the image. The colors are well done, accentuate the details and look natural. Overall Impact: I consider this to be a very good image with high impact.

: FIRST PLACE 10.0 Composition: In my opinion the image is very well balanced and the main elements to the photo are placed appropriately on the imaginary intersecting lines of the rule of thirds. Originality: I believe this is a common area to photograph but the placement of the elements makes this original Technical Excellence: The maker chose the right time to photograph to capture beautiful light. There was no wind which provided flat water for the excellent reflection. The light produced nice colors which are pleasing to my eye. Artistic Merit: The maker’s use of leading lines led my eye up and into the image and settled on the trees. Overall Impact: I consider this to be an excellent image with high impact.

MASTER LEVEL WINNERS

: 5.0 Composition: The placement of the knot hole in the center of the frame does not draw my eye to the subject as there are too many distractions on all sides. Originality: I consider this a common subject to photograph. Technical Excellence: I can see that the image is not sharp, and the harsh light creates many bright spots that are distracting. There appears to be halos on both side of the tree trunk. Artistic Merit: The texture of the bark adds interest. Overall Impact: The technical aspects detract from the overall image.

: 5.0 Composition: Good placement of the subject and the tree branches provide good angles. Originality: I think children are common subjects. Technical Excellence: The brightly colored shirt caught my attention. The girl looking down is not strong and the image is not sharp. The harsh light on the upper branch draws my eye away from the main subject. The rock on the lower left is a distraction. Artistic Merit: There is nice texture on the log and the diagonal branches add interest. Overall Impact: The technical aspects detract from the overall impact of the image.

: 5.0 Composition: The image is well balanced with a good use of the Rule of Thirds. Originality: I think this is a common subject to photograph. Technical Excellence: The colors are natural and draw my eye into the image. I can see a dust spot which is distracting. The setting sun is an overly exposed bright spot. The foreground and upper trees are out of focus. Artistic Merit: The houses and upper trees provide good framing for the image. Overall Impact: The technical aspects detract from the overall image.

: 6.0 Composition: The placement of the muted tree in the center of the frame created interest. The dark areas and brightly colored areas are well balanced. Originality: I think this is a unique subject to photograph. Technical Excellence: I can see good use of light. The strong texture overwhelms and the cut in the texture center draws my eye and is distracting. Artistic Merit: The unique rough texture adds interest and mood. Overall Impact: I think this is a unique image that caught my eye.

: 6.0 Composition: The placement of the shoreline slightly lower than the middle was pleasing to my eye. The shoreline is very slightly crooked. Having the brightly colored fisherman so far to the right draws my eyeto him and then out of the frame. The image is heavily weighted on the right side. Originality: I think this is a common subject, but the angle makes it more unique. Technical Excellence: The foggy color is pleasing to my eye. There is noise and the image is not sharp. Artistic Merit: The reflection adds good interest and the maker was successful in preserving the foggy conditions. Overall Impact: I consider this image to have good impact.

: 6.0 Composition: The center placement of the subject makes my eye focus on him and having him look left to right was pleasing to my eye. The maker was successful in photographing him at eye level. The brightly colored chain is distracting. Originality: I consider this to be a common subject to photograph Technical Excellence: I can see the subject is in focus and properly exposed but the out of focus rocks and chain are a distraction. Artistic Merit: The naturally colored lichen on the rocks provides good interest. Overall Impact: The image has good impact.

: 6.0 Composition: The maker successfully caught the cardinal looking at the camera. Having the bird in the center of the frame is not a unique placement. Originality: I think this is a common subject to photograph. Technical Excellence: I can see the good use of light captured a catch light in the bird’s eye. The bird is not quite sharp. The various textures of the tree drawmy eye away from the main subject. Artistic Merit: The feathers and lines of the bird’s tail and legs provide good detail. The colors are natural. Overall Impact: The red bird caught my eye.

: 6.0 Composition: Good placement of the subject offset from the center which has him looking left to right and leaves room to swim into the frame. Originality: I consider this to be a common subject to photograph. Technical Excellence: I can clearly see the eye and there is good light and good overall exposure on the subject. There are breaks in the background which appear to be from post processing. Artistic Merit: The colors are bright and geometric which draws my eye away from the subject. Overall Impact: The technical aspects detract from the overall impact of the image.

: 5.0 Composition: To me the various elements in the image are confusing as to what the main subject is and it’s unclear where my eye should focus. Originality: I believe this is a common work scene. Technical Excellence: I can see distractions on the right side of the frame which drawmy eye. The angle of the ditch is crooked. The harsh light casts shadows. The maker successfully used a fast shutter speed which stops the action and shows movement of the dirt being dumped. Artistic Merit: I think the various machinery provides good angles and the colors are natural. Overall Impact: To me the lack of a main subject detracts from the overall impact.

: 6.0 Composition: I think the diagonal placement of the mask successfully balances the doll and other details in the image. Originality: I think this is a unique image. Technical Excellence: To my eye the image is sharp and properly exposed with good details in the shadows. The light creates some white spots which are distracting. Artistic Merit: The makers use of various shapes and lines and textures was successful. Overall Impact: I think the image has good impact.

: 6.0 Composition: Good placement of the main subject in the frame. The cut off bush on the right side is a distraction. Originality: I think this is a common subject to photograph. Technical Excellence: When I look at the snow it was fun to see that it is white which indicates appropriate white balance. The subject is in focus. The harsh light creates shadows. Artistic Merit: The colors are natural and the sparkling snow creates texture. Overall Impact: I think this image has good impact.

: HM 7.0 Composition: In my opinion the maker was successful in filling the frame with the subject and balancing the various elements in the frame. Originality: I consider this to be a unique subject to photograph. Technical Excellence: I can see the image is in focus, has good detail,and is properly exposed. The bright light accents the white color which shifts my eye and forces me to refocus on the left of the frame. Artistic Merit: The maker was successful in using straight lines, unique shapes, and bold colors. Overall Impact: I consider this to be a good image with high impact.

: THIRD PLACE 8.0 Composition: The angle of the image draws my eye directly into the frame. The leading lines, diagonals and triangles provide good interest with a lot to see. The missing parts of the blades are a distraction. Originality: To my eye this is a unique photograph. Technical Excellence: The image is sharp and properly exposed. I think the maker was successful in balancing the brighter light of the turbine against the somewhat darker foreground and midground. Artistic Merit: The unique use of lines brings my eye up and into the image. The different geometric lines and patterns shows creativity. Overall Impact: I consider this image to be creative and unique.

: SECOND PLACE 9.0 Composition: Good use of fill the frame composition. The placement of the lines and geometric shapes keep my eye moving up and around the image. Originality: I consider this to be a unique image. Technical Excellence: When I look at the image, I see that it is sharp, properly exposed, there is good use of light and the details are evident throughout. Artistic Merit: The textures of smooth and rough and the irregular shapes and colors add successful artistic elements to the image. Overall Impact: I consider this to be and excellent image with high impact.

: FIRST PLACE 10.0 My-Great-Granddog-Nitro BY: Barbara FinneyFIRST PLACE 10.0 Composition: I think the fill the frame placement of the subject was very successful. The bokeh background and lack of any other distracting elements keeps my eye focused on the subject. Originality: Pet photographs are common but the close focus on the face makes this unique. Technical Excellence: I consider the successful use of light to capture of the eyes makes them the focal point of the image. The photo is exposed properly and is in sharp focus. Artistic Merit: Excellent textures on the fur including the top and sides of the head show good attention to detail. Overall Impact: I consider this to be an excellent image with high impact.

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