October 2007 Digital Competition

BEST IN SHOW Mathew at Sea World by:Milton Heiberg Judge 1:I love this image. Composition is exceptional. Technically this is outstanding. Creatively it is inspiring and emotional. ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 03:50:34 -0700

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BEST IN SHOW Mathew at Sea World by:Milton Heiberg Judge 1:I love this image. Composition is exceptional. Technically this is outstanding. Creatively it is inspiring and emotional. ...

HONORABLE MENTION End of Summer by:William Grisaitis Judge 1:The color balance of this image gives me a soothing and calming feeling. If an image can invoke emotion, you have a very ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 19:43:10 -0700

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HONORABLE MENTION End of Summer by:William Grisaitis Judge 1:The color balance of this image gives me a soothing and calming feeling. If an image can invoke emotion, you have a very ...

HONORABLE MENTION Sandwiched in Blue by:Christian Mildh Judge 1:I am a sucker for high impact colors and this image has that. Great composition with the blues. The frame of the scree ...

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HONORABLE MENTION Sandwiched in Blue by:Christian Mildh Judge 1:I am a sucker for high impact colors and this image has that. Great composition with the blues. The frame of the scree ...

HONORABLE MENTION Surf's Up by:Reg Garner Judge 1:Yet another image with a story. These 3 are contemplating whether to hit the breakers or not. Nice and sharp with the background out ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:57:26 -0700

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HONORABLE MENTION Surf's Up by:Reg Garner Judge 1:Yet another image with a story. These 3 are contemplating whether to hit the breakers or not. Nice and sharp with the background out ...

Marks Street by:Ken Blye Judge 1:The exposure on this shot is very good. You can see the details on the white columns of the building and some detail in the shadows of the entrance. T ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:39:07 -0700

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Marks Street by:Ken Blye Judge 1:The exposure on this shot is very good. You can see the details on the white columns of the building and some detail in the shadows of the entrance. T ...

Everglades Sunset by:JudyHogan Judge 1:Technically this shot is right on. I particularly like the exposure of the edge of the cloud which give the image dimension and contributes to the co ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 06:37:10 -0700

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Everglades Sunset by:JudyHogan Judge 1:Technically this shot is right on. I particularly like the exposure of the edge of the cloud which give the image dimension and contributes to the co ...

Lake Ashton Country Club by:Geoffrey Soloven Judge 1:An interesting subject, something you don't see everyday. Focus is nice and sharp. More emphasis should be placed on the subject b ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 14:11:34 -0700

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Lake Ashton Country Club by:Geoffrey Soloven Judge 1:An interesting subject, something you don't see everyday. Focus is nice and sharp. More emphasis should be placed on the subject b ...

Flagler College-A Florida Jewel by:Donald Newton Judge 1:As I look at this image, I find myself straining to see the detail of the eve of the roof and the design of the tower. I believe ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 16:21:59 -0700

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Flagler College-A Florida Jewel by:Donald Newton Judge 1:As I look at this image, I find myself straining to see the detail of the eve of the roof and the design of the tower. I believe ...

Stump 'n Suds by:Bill Monroe Judge 1:This is an outstanding composition using both contrasting white and dark blue colors as well as a white diagonal line through the image. The lines ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:44:32 -0700

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Stump 'n Suds by:Bill Monroe Judge 1:This is an outstanding composition using both contrasting white and dark blue colors as well as a white diagonal line through the image. The lines ...

The Fun in Florida Travel by:Mary Wood Judge 1:The title of this image made me smile. I like the way the photographer zoomed in and used the road in front to create depth. The trees a ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:41:32 -0700

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The Fun in Florida Travel by:Mary Wood Judge 1:The title of this image made me smile. I like the way the photographer zoomed in and used the road in front to create depth. The trees a ...

At Rest by:Linda Schoonover Judge 1:The lighting on the subject is very good and the exposure captured this well. I like the light on the dock adding some color to the image and the reflec ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 18:03:48 -0700

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At Rest by:Linda Schoonover Judge 1:The lighting on the subject is very good and the exposure captured this well. I like the light on the dock adding some color to the image and the reflec ...

Nuns at South Beach by:? ? Judge 1:The photographer was on to a great concept with the repeating columns and the colors of the columns, capes, and scarves. Unfortunately, there are too man ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 13:56:27 -0700

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Nuns at South Beach by:? ? Judge 1:The photographer was on to a great concept with the repeating columns and the colors of the columns, capes, and scarves. Unfortunately, there are too man ...

Shark Attack at Sea World by:Margaret Lam Judge 1:The exposure on this shot is good. Taking the shot from a different perspective such as lower to the ground would help eliminate the snaps ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:21:17 -0700

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Shark Attack at Sea World by:Margaret Lam Judge 1:The exposure on this shot is good. Taking the shot from a different perspective such as lower to the ground would help eliminate the snaps ...

Pristine Florida by:Dave Carley Judge 1:Glad to see someone submitted a shot of the real Florida. The image is out of focus. Judge 2:Exposure and focus suffer. Try an artistic filter a ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:33:37 -0700

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Pristine Florida by:Dave Carley Judge 1:Glad to see someone submitted a shot of the real Florida. The image is out of focus. Judge 2:Exposure and focus suffer. Try an artistic filter a ...

Mount Dora Wall by:John Francis Judge 1:This image is technically done very well. For me, this image is extremely difficult to judge because when I look at composition, creativity, and imp ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:14:01 -0700

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Mount Dora Wall by:John Francis Judge 1:This image is technically done very well. For me, this image is extremely difficult to judge because when I look at composition, creativity, and imp ...

St. Bernard de Clairvaux Monastery, Miami by:Susan Germyn Judge 1:I like the lines and curves of this image a lot. The stained glass is out of focus. The softness of this image is very ap ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:37:10 -0700

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St. Bernard de Clairvaux Monastery, Miami by:Susan Germyn Judge 1:I like the lines and curves of this image a lot. The stained glass is out of focus. The softness of this image is very ap ...

Florida Gator by:Jim Rhoades Judge 1:The focus is very sharp and the composition is done very well. I like the bands of colors horizontally across the image. I love the reflection in the ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:20:47 -0700

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Florida Gator by:Jim Rhoades Judge 1:The focus is very sharp and the composition is done very well. I like the bands of colors horizontally across the image. I love the reflection in the ...

Sailing in Key West? Judge 1:If you could put the top of that mast back on I would feel a lot better about this picture. I like the lines created on the surface of the water from the sunl ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 05:16:36 -0700

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Sailing in Key West? Judge 1:If you could put the top of that mast back on I would feel a lot better about this picture. I like the lines created on the surface of the water from the sunl ...

Winter Training GroundsNene Everling Judge 1:I must disqualify myself from judging this image because I suspect that I know who the photographer is. Judge 2:Very creative and the angle add ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:25:25 -0700

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Winter Training GroundsNene Everling Judge 1:I must disqualify myself from judging this image because I suspect that I know who the photographer is. Judge 2:Very creative and the angle add ...

St. Johns River SunriseWilliam Carpenter Judge 1:The strength of this image is the harmony of colors throughout the image and the simplicity of the image overall. Very little is distractin ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:50:28 -0700

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St. Johns River SunriseWilliam Carpenter Judge 1:The strength of this image is the harmony of colors throughout the image and the simplicity of the image overall. Very little is distractin ...

Ft. Lauderdale Wakeup CallJohn Burdick Judge 1:The long time exposure has created an interesting surrealistic sky. Nice to see people getting creative with different techniques. The citys ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:49:05 -0700

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Ft. Lauderdale Wakeup CallJohn Burdick Judge 1:The long time exposure has created an interesting surrealistic sky. Nice to see people getting creative with different techniques. The citys ...

Florida PedestrianPhil Robertson Judge 1:The swirling blues on the surface of the water are beautiful. Unfortunately the subject is not sharp and the tail feathers almost touching the edge ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:55:57 -0700

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Florida PedestrianPhil Robertson Judge 1:The swirling blues on the surface of the water are beautiful. Unfortunately the subject is not sharp and the tail feathers almost touching the edge ...

Barred Owl in Flight by:Diane Chenault Judge 1:The light conditions have made this image very good. The exposure on the face is perfect and even though the light is in front of the bird th ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:16:31 -0700

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Barred Owl in Flight by:Diane Chenault Judge 1:The light conditions have made this image very good. The exposure on the face is perfect and even though the light is in front of the bird th ...

Dolphin Duo by: George Stedronsky Judge 1:A photojournalistic shot that makes a statement is a great accomplishment. I like the fact that you are close enough to have only the subjects ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:29:12 -0700

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Dolphin Duo by: George Stedronsky Judge 1:A photojournalistic shot that makes a statement is a great accomplishment. I like the fact that you are close enough to have only the subjects ...

Sunrise5999 by:? ? Judge 1:The colors give this image a lot of impact. The banding colors from top to bottom are extremely pleasing to the eye and does a lot for the composition. I think ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 16:09:48 -0700

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Sunrise5999 by:? ? Judge 1:The colors give this image a lot of impact. The banding colors from top to bottom are extremely pleasing to the eye and does a lot for the composition. I think ...

Serenity…Now by:Rob Broome Judge 1:The foreground is bright which immediately draws my eyes to the grass. Then my eyes travel up to the chairs and I find myself searching for something m ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 16:20:29 -0700

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Serenity…Now by:Rob Broome Judge 1:The foreground is bright which immediately draws my eyes to the grass. Then my eyes travel up to the chairs and I find myself searching for something m ...

Waiting for the Train by:Janet Turner Judge 1:The exposure of this shot is very good showing the facial expressions of each family member, as they bide their time, waiting for the train. I ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:02:45 -0700

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Waiting for the Train by:Janet Turner Judge 1:The exposure of this shot is very good showing the facial expressions of each family member, as they bide their time, waiting for the train. I ...

Lake Apopka Morning by:Jack Mulligan Judge 1:You've got the technical aspect down. The exposure is very good and the image is very sharp. Start moving around and exploring different views ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:08:59 -0700

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Lake Apopka Morning by:Jack Mulligan Judge 1:You've got the technical aspect down. The exposure is very good and the image is very sharp. Start moving around and exploring different views ...

Summer Rain by:Jim Thomas Judge 1:The vibrant colors are simply great. The streaks of rain drops add a nice touch of creativity to this overall wonderful composition. When viewed at the o ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:32:22 -0700

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Summer Rain by:Jim Thomas Judge 1:The vibrant colors are simply great. The streaks of rain drops add a nice touch of creativity to this overall wonderful composition. When viewed at the o ...

Ocean by:Dwain Cunningham Judge 1:Absolutely top notch photo. Everything about this image is done exquisitely. Diagonal lines converging off in the distance to the right. Light reflectin ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:59:35 -0700

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Ocean by:Dwain Cunningham Judge 1:Absolutely top notch photo. Everything about this image is done exquisitely. Diagonal lines converging off in the distance to the right. Light reflectin ...

Sea World Waterfall by:Edward Sizler Judge 1:I like the way this image was composed and the usage of a shutter speed of 1/6s to create a softnes of the water. The highlights are blown out ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:31:20 -0700

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Sea World Waterfall by:Edward Sizler Judge 1:I like the way this image was composed and the usage of a shutter speed of 1/6s to create a softnes of the water. The highlights are blown out ...

Stuff the Orlando "Magic" Dragon by:Candy Perkinson Judge 1:Phenomenal image considering the fact you only had seconds to take this. Testimony of the quality of point and shoot cameras. G ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:47:09 -0700

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Stuff the Orlando "Magic" Dragon by:Candy Perkinson Judge 1:Phenomenal image considering the fact you only had seconds to take this. Testimony of the quality of point and shoot cameras. G ...

Intruders by:Raida Woll-Gomez Judge 1:When I look at an image that has been created in Photoshop, I ask myself if the objects inserted into the image improve the aesthetics and/or quality o ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:51:54 -0700

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Intruders by:Raida Woll-Gomez Judge 1:When I look at an image that has been created in Photoshop, I ask myself if the objects inserted into the image improve the aesthetics and/or quality o ...

Sunset Flight by:Carol Monroe Judge 1:I believe the photographer is trying to use the palms to frame in the subject. This is a compositional technique that can be done effectively but in t ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:00:38 -0700

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Sunset Flight by:Carol Monroe Judge 1:I believe the photographer is trying to use the palms to frame in the subject. This is a compositional technique that can be done effectively but in t ...

Welcome to Florida by:Michael Haddad Judge 1:You have taken a very good technical shot. Focus is very good and sharp. The exposure is very good showing detail in the pelicans and the wood ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:03:44 -0700

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Welcome to Florida by:Michael Haddad Judge 1:You have taken a very good technical shot. Focus is very good and sharp. The exposure is very good showing detail in the pelicans and the wood ...

Parking Lot by:William Snyder Judge 1:This is an image that requires an open mind to different styles. I like the front half of the image where the focus is very sharp and there is a fluid ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:33:21 -0700

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Parking Lot by:William Snyder Judge 1:This is an image that requires an open mind to different styles. I like the front half of the image where the focus is very sharp and there is a fluid ...

Perseverance by:Stan Lyzak Judge 1:Nice placement of the colored flag. Overall a very clean technical shot. I would like to know how much John Francis paid you to submit this image? Judg ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:59:42 -0700

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Perseverance by:Stan Lyzak Judge 1:Nice placement of the colored flag. Overall a very clean technical shot. I would like to know how much John Francis paid you to submit this image? Judg ...

Downtown Streak by:Rick Blount II Judge 1:These time exposed night shots are usually very interesting, like this one, when they are done right. I like this image because of the…you got i ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 21:01:03 -0700

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Downtown Streak by:Rick Blount II Judge 1:These time exposed night shots are usually very interesting, like this one, when they are done right. I like this image because of the…you got i ...

Lone Sentinel Under a Big Sky by:Alan Dart Judge 1:The original size of this image is smaller than the full screen size I am viewing this at. When I look at this image at a full screen siz ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 21:01:30 -0700

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Lone Sentinel Under a Big Sky by:Alan Dart Judge 1:The original size of this image is smaller than the full screen size I am viewing this at. When I look at this image at a full screen siz ...