Today I will be packing the motorcycle for a short ride up to a Corps of Engineer campground for an overnight stay, trying out my new tent. It is just a bit larger than the old one, and will allow me to actually stand up. If that works out OK I am hoping to take a bit longer trip next week up to Tennessee for some curvy, scenic back roads riding.
The annual local Artists' Guild awards were Saturday night and I did not win anything. Third place was a B&W print of a guy sitting on a railing... I thought it was good. Second place winner was a double or triple exposure, again very unlike a true to life photo. And first place looked so much like a painting that at first I thought is was when I first saw it. Another photo entry won an award in a different category, and it too was very "painterly". Of course all of the other categories were traditional mediums such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, sculpture, etc. And I am sure the judges were folks who worked in those rather than photography. All in all it was a good showing though with over 200 pieces of art on display.
"A moment in time
Immortalized forever
With silver and light"
Yes, too often it comes down to which genre the judges prefer.
Here's one from my archives – way back around 2005 I think. I wanted to post something that wasn't my usual flower on a dark background, and I've always liked the combination of white and yellow...
Don't blame me - I didn't vote for him!
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Well, Don, at least you submitted something. As I read your report of the winners, I can see where many photographers that attempt to hold fast to the classic form of images and subjects, may not participate in this competition next year.
Our annual Club Photo Print competition is this month. And I just don't have anything that I am all that wild about. It was always convenient to send in the photos to COSTCO and pick them up the next day. The cost was also cheap. I am sure you know that Costco or Sam's Club is no longer an option, so, I am not sure if I am going to participate this year. I feel like a party pooper if I don't. We have two categories, B&W and COLOR. I with they had a third category, "Artistic Manip", because I do not feel that the first two categories should be competing against the painterly artistic creations that, other than using original images as the starting point, the end result is almost 100% manufactured using the software.
You all know how much I love using editing software, but I still think my painterly and artistic creations should not be judged next to the other categories mentioned that were just tweaked to create impact and interest.
Like Dave said, "Yes, too often it comes down to which genre the judges prefer."
I still don't understand when I watch a National Dog Show competition and there is just ONE JUDGE that calls the winner. How intentionally biased is that?
Dave, That is a nice one using the fill-the-frame technique. Well done.
I was out this morning trying to find some snails to take photos of. Filickr's MM (Macro Monday" has "shells" as the challenge. I now have a bunch of snails eating my hostas and after a while, I found one. I moved it from the hosta leaf to the rose petal. I grabbed my camera and before I could take its photo, it fell off and I could not find it Bummer.
So, I decided to take some photos of flowers along the back fence of our property. I am not sure what these are, but am hoping that Peter drops in and identifies them for me. They are a flower that grows on a vine. My neighbors planted them years ago and although they are pretty, they can get overgrown fast. I hank at them and pull them out by the arms full, but they manage to grow back without a care. The leaves are actually a greyish green.
Here is a close-up and a not so close up.
Have a good start to your week, fellas.
LORELL
I agree with your division of photos into B&W, color, and artistic manip - makes a lot of sense to me.
Nice photos. I don't know what they are; they kinda resemble pea blossoms but I know that's not what they are. As you mentioned, Peter can probably identify them.
You seem pretty active on Flickr and I'm considering opening an account there. Can you tell me the advantages and disadvantages? Probably best handled via PMs unless you think that others might benefit from you experience and opinion with Flickr.
Don't blame me - I didn't vote for him!
Nikon D7500 with Nikkor 18-300 mm; PSE2021, PSCS5 Ny Flickr Albums
There are numerous links to be found by searching the phrase; sweet pea flowers red.
One can buy mixed colours or specifically, the pink/purple/crimson/rich dark red, based on the wild species.
Lovely florals from you both.
Don, simply entering a competition will show you the judges preferences. However, keep on keeping on entering. Because there will be judges who have your eye.
I think you got it right, Peter.
When I get done here, I am going out to smell the flower. I hope it smells as strong and as wonderful as the Wikepedia article says.
Dave, you were right, it looked and is a "sweet Pea" plant of some kind.
