Nov 2007 Digital Competition

1 - Best of Show Shawna Braunstein Adrenaline Rush Judge 1:A tough shot to get…especially at night! Use of flash…perfect. Stopped the motion, dead on!! Super! Judge 2:The o ...

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1 - Best of Show Shawna Braunstein Adrenaline Rush Judge 1:A tough shot to get…especially at night! Use of flash…perfect. Stopped the motion, dead on!! Super! Judge 2:The o ...

2 - Honorable Mention Judy Hogan Portal to the Past Judge 1:Wow!!! I see nothing here but a winner!! Judge 2:A nice subject photographed well. The wagon is framed well with the ...

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2 - Honorable Mention Judy Hogan Portal to the Past Judge 1:Wow!!! I see nothing here but a winner!! Judge 2:A nice subject photographed well. The wagon is framed well with the ...

3 - Honorable Mention Diane Chenault Painted Bunting Taking A Bath Judge 1:My favorite little bird. The colors are perfect!! Breeding plummage in full!!!! I would have cropped ...

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3 - Honorable Mention Diane Chenault Painted Bunting Taking A Bath Judge 1:My favorite little bird. The colors are perfect!! Breeding plummage in full!!!! I would have cropped ...

4 - Honorable Mention Pedro Katz He is not coming Judge 1:Once again, simple is best. This photograph tells a story. Great job!! I would have hidden the ring on her finger with ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 06:22:44 -0800

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4 - Honorable Mention Pedro Katz He is not coming Judge 1:Once again, simple is best. This photograph tells a story. Great job!! I would have hidden the ring on her finger with ...

15 William Grisaitis Looking Up Judge 1:I like the photo. I think the crop is too tight, thus stealing some of the impact of the shot. I understand what the photographer tried to accomp ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:38:52 -0700

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15 William Grisaitis Looking Up Judge 1:I like the photo. I think the crop is too tight, thus stealing some of the impact of the shot. I understand what the photographer tried to accomp ...

10 Jeanee James Unconditional Judge 1:Awesome composition…awesome subjects! The background texture is not faint enough, and draws one's eye away from the subject somewhat. Creatively ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:30:47 -0700

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10 Jeanee James Unconditional Judge 1:Awesome composition…awesome subjects! The background texture is not faint enough, and draws one's eye away from the subject somewhat. Creatively ...

12 Josh Best Getting Ready For Bed Judge 1:Birds are the toughest of all subjects and you captured this one. However, background is your enemy at times and in a shot like this it should ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:35:21 -0700

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12 Josh Best Getting Ready For Bed Judge 1:Birds are the toughest of all subjects and you captured this one. However, background is your enemy at times and in a shot like this it should ...

31 Jack Mulligan Waimea Bay Summer Judge 1:There is so much potential in this shot, but the little things will get you, and sometimes those things are unav oidable. I would have changed ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 10:14:47 -0800

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31 Jack Mulligan Waimea Bay Summer Judge 1:There is so much potential in this shot, but the little things will get you, and sometimes those things are unav oidable. I would have changed ...

16 Anna Cary MELTDOWN Judge 1:This photograph, for me, crosses that fine line of wonder and awe. I'm not sure what the photographer tried to accomplish, and my eye seemed to get more and ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 14:03:47 -0800

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16 Anna Cary MELTDOWN Judge 1:This photograph, for me, crosses that fine line of wonder and awe. I'm not sure what the photographer tried to accomplish, and my eye seemed to get more and ...

18 Heather Edmunds Poised For Flight Judge 1:Thinking outside the box (literally), makes this common subject much more interesting! Though nit-picky I would have liked to see the antenna ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:43:12 -0800

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18 Heather Edmunds Poised For Flight Judge 1:Thinking outside the box (literally), makes this common subject much more interesting! Though nit-picky I would have liked to see the antenna ...

24 Alan Dart Water Lily and Bud Judge 1:A very common subject typically, but the proper use of DOF (depth of field) combined with the excellent composition make it a great shot! It make ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 05:46:33 -0800

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24 Alan Dart Water Lily and Bud Judge 1:A very common subject typically, but the proper use of DOF (depth of field) combined with the excellent composition make it a great shot! It make ...

29 Bill Johnson Wind In Her Hair Judge 1:The angle on this shot takes away from it. Though the wall behind the waterfall is quite beautiful, I found myself wishing that it was more of a ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 06:30:24 -0800

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29 Bill Johnson Wind In Her Hair Judge 1:The angle on this shot takes away from it. Though the wall behind the waterfall is quite beautiful, I found myself wishing that it was more of a ...

36 Stephen Tanzer Sailing Mast Judge 1:If you crop a shot too tightly, the subject can't be fully appreciated. This rigging is probably on a very beautiful boat. In this case, the ropes ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 06:45:38 -0800

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36 Stephen Tanzer Sailing Mast Judge 1:If you crop a shot too tightly, the subject can't be fully appreciated. This rigging is probably on a very beautiful boat. In this case, the ropes ...

11 Carolyn Pratt Family Judge 1:When black & white is done correctly, the story is told loudly. Great idea. Great set-up. Super shot!! Judge 2:I scored the creativity high on this beca ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:32:32 -0800

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11 Carolyn Pratt Family Judge 1:When black & white is done correctly, the story is told loudly. Great idea. Great set-up. Super shot!! Judge 2:I scored the creativity high on this beca ...

25 John Wise The Hand of Freedom Judge 1:I'm not sure just what the point is? I want to understand the significance, but it's lost because it's cropped too close. Showing some of the g ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:59:16 -0800

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25 John Wise The Hand of Freedom Judge 1:I'm not sure just what the point is? I want to understand the significance, but it's lost because it's cropped too close. Showing some of the g ...

34 Beverly Morton-Goble The American Horse Judge 1:This shot could have been made much more interesting if the woman in the photo, did something other than just stand there. Perhaps a sh ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:20:42 -0800

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34 Beverly Morton-Goble The American Horse Judge 1:This shot could have been made much more interesting if the woman in the photo, did something other than just stand there. Perhaps a sh ...

41 Photographer Unknown sub digit mono pod Judge 1:The use of different lines in the blinds, steps, floor, give this shot a surreal quality. Shots that have a lot of subjects or subjec ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 17:08:21 -0800

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41 Photographer Unknown sub digit mono pod Judge 1:The use of different lines in the blinds, steps, floor, give this shot a surreal quality. Shots that have a lot of subjects or subjec ...

30 Elizabeth Lay Sandy Rache Judge 1:It's hard not to like this photograph! The little girl is cute, cute, cute, and the sand on her face brings back fond memories of days at the beach. ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 17:38:29 -0800

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30 Elizabeth Lay Sandy Rache Judge 1:It's hard not to like this photograph! The little girl is cute, cute, cute, and the sand on her face brings back fond memories of days at the beach. ...

17 Donald Newton View To Clear Lake Judge 1:The colors are mind-numbing, but something is lost in the depth of the shot. It almost looks 'flat'. I think that the beauty of this sh ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:40:58 -0800

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17 Donald Newton View To Clear Lake Judge 1:The colors are mind-numbing, but something is lost in the depth of the shot. It almost looks 'flat'. I think that the beauty of this sh ...

5 Kent Wolfe Twin Falls, Yankee Boy Basin Judge 1:This shot was taken from the perfect angle. My eye is drawn to the center of the shot and the background lends itself into the pic ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:06:46 -0800

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5 Kent Wolfe Twin Falls, Yankee Boy Basin Judge 1:This shot was taken from the perfect angle. My eye is drawn to the center of the shot and the background lends itself into the pic ...

8 Richard F. Dehler Log House in Escalante Judge 1:I like everything about this shot but the fact that the orange 'mountain' takes away from the subject of the barn. If there was s ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:23:57 -0800

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8 Richard F. Dehler Log House in Escalante Judge 1:I like everything about this shot but the fact that the orange 'mountain' takes away from the subject of the barn. If there was s ...

38 Nene Everling Outside The Festival Judge 1:The inter-action of the people in the foreground could have been displayed and brought to the front by cropping the picture tighter. I ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:32:38 -0800

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38 Nene Everling Outside The Festival Judge 1:The inter-action of the people in the foreground could have been displayed and brought to the front by cropping the picture tighter. I ...

22 Rick Blount II Liquid Iron Judge 1:Many times it's the little things that take away from a shot. The hot spots (top and bottom middle) draw my eyes away from a very interesting ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:02:38 -0800

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22 Rick Blount II Liquid Iron Judge 1:Many times it's the little things that take away from a shot. The hot spots (top and bottom middle) draw my eyes away from a very interesting ...

19 Joan Sandler Battered Lady Judge 1:The background takes away from the shot. Also the title doesn't really explain the situation. I was left wondering, "battered, how??" Titles ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 06:55:00 -0800

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19 Joan Sandler Battered Lady Judge 1:The background takes away from the shot. Also the title doesn't really explain the situation. I was left wondering, "battered, how??" Titles ...

14 Cindy Murray City Dawn Judge 1:The photographer clearly knows how to capture long exposures. The angle leads your eye to the lit up building perfectly. A little less sky in th ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 07:36:26 -0800

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14 Cindy Murray City Dawn Judge 1:The photographer clearly knows how to capture long exposures. The angle leads your eye to the lit up building perfectly. A little less sky in th ...

32 Dwain Cunningham Lilly pads Judge 1:There is no one subject in this shot. That in and of itself is not always important, but the edges of the pads are so intricate, perhaps a cl ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 08:56:05 -0800

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32 Dwain Cunningham Lilly pads Judge 1:There is no one subject in this shot. That in and of itself is not always important, but the edges of the pads are so intricate, perhaps a cl ...

35 Terry Bryant Snowbird Judge 1:To capture the essence of a 'snowbird' you will need to concentrate on more than just the subject. What other items could define the subject? I se ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 11:59:27 -0800

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35 Terry Bryant Snowbird Judge 1:To capture the essence of a 'snowbird' you will need to concentrate on more than just the subject. What other items could define the subject? I se ...

6 Kathy Urbach I SEE YOU Judge 1:This shot is almost a duplicate of one that appeared on the cover of National Geographic a few years back. What an awesome little animal!! The bac ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:08:53 -0800

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6 Kathy Urbach I SEE YOU Judge 1:This shot is almost a duplicate of one that appeared on the cover of National Geographic a few years back. What an awesome little animal!! The bac ...

39 Dave Carley Pillars of Strength Judge 1:This shot isn't appealing and the subject is too bland; it tells me nothing. To capture shadows and lines you have to either see a textur ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:44:37 -0800

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39 Dave Carley Pillars of Strength Judge 1:This shot isn't appealing and the subject is too bland; it tells me nothing. To capture shadows and lines you have to either see a textur ...

13 Michael Haddad After the Rain Judge 1:Van Gogh or Monet would have been proud. The color in the foreground gives highlight to the duller background, yet takes nothing away from i ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:46:54 -0800

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13 Michael Haddad After the Rain Judge 1:Van Gogh or Monet would have been proud. The color in the foreground gives highlight to the duller background, yet takes nothing away from i ...

40 Photographer Unknown Judge 1:The power of the water tells the story, but the frame is too wide. Crop and darken a bit to enhance the 'power'. Nice idea. Judge 2: Good capture of ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:33:13 -0800

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40 Photographer Unknown Judge 1:The power of the water tells the story, but the frame is too wide. Crop and darken a bit to enhance the 'power'. Nice idea. Judge 2: Good capture of ...

28 Rebecca Howie After The Workout Judge 1:The capture is wonderful! The mist and lighting is perfect! I would have liked to see details in the horse's face more. But othewiseâ ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:59:50 -0800

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28 Rebecca Howie After The Workout Judge 1:The capture is wonderful! The mist and lighting is perfect! I would have liked to see details in the horse's face more. But othewiseâ ...

20 John Francis Old New Mexico Truck Judge 1:It's funny how some things capture our attention. I'm sure the shiny GMC emblem got you, and you wondered how it stayed so bright when ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:01:53 -0800

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20 John Francis Old New Mexico Truck Judge 1:It's funny how some things capture our attention. I'm sure the shiny GMC emblem got you, and you wondered how it stayed so bright when ...

33 Mary Wood Porthole with a View. Judge 1:I like the framing of the shot using the port hole. Be careful with this type of shot in that it can be seen as too 'flat'. Some wall wo ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:12:00 -0800

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33 Mary Wood Porthole with a View. Judge 1:I like the framing of the shot using the port hole. Be careful with this type of shot in that it can be seen as too 'flat'. Some wall wo ...

42 Photographer Unknown Judge 1:What a pretty flower. Watch your DOF and make sure that you don't shoot directly down into the subject. Use angles. Flowers are tougher than they ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:35:31 -0800

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42 Photographer Unknown Judge 1:What a pretty flower. Watch your DOF and make sure that you don't shoot directly down into the subject. Use angles. Flowers are tougher than they ...

23 Bruce Frutchey Reflections Judge 1:The reflections are beautiful. The problem with a shot like this is, "Which one do I cut in half with the edge of the picture?" Groups of thr ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:48:12 -0800

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23 Bruce Frutchey Reflections Judge 1:The reflections are beautiful. The problem with a shot like this is, "Which one do I cut in half with the edge of the picture?" Groups of thr ...

7 Susan Germyn Intoxicated Bee Judge 1:Yellow is a tough color to fill a photo with and still capture the essence of the shot. Well done! I would have liked a closer crop on the b ...

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7 Susan Germyn Intoxicated Bee Judge 1:Yellow is a tough color to fill a photo with and still capture the essence of the shot. Well done! I would have liked a closer crop on the b ...

9 Michael Tripp Snack Time Judge 1:Right spot….right time…sometimes makes a good shot. Nice capture. To get close is the hard part here. The detail is fine, but more of the l ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:02:18 -0800

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9 Michael Tripp Snack Time Judge 1:Right spot….right time…sometimes makes a good shot. Nice capture. To get close is the hard part here. The detail is fine, but more of the l ...

26 Stan Lyzak Monarch Judge 1:Always a pretty subject…and not very easy to capture. Watch the bi-secting of the subject with leaves, sticks, etc…. Background is everything in ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:11:36 -0800

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26 Stan Lyzak Monarch Judge 1:Always a pretty subject…and not very easy to capture. Watch the bi-secting of the subject with leaves, sticks, etc…. Background is everything in ...

43 Judge 1:Who doesn't love a picture of a baby!!??!! Watch the background and DOF. The dark black in the background take away from the shot. Judge 2: Cute baby, but the entire image i ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:17:17 -0800

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43 Judge 1:Who doesn't love a picture of a baby!!??!! Watch the background and DOF. The dark black in the background take away from the shot. Judge 2: Cute baby, but the entire image i ...

21 Reg Garner The Flower Girl Judge 1:Solid shot! Great subject. Great lighting. Great capture! The doorknob takes away from it some, but not much. Nice. Judge 2:Very creative ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:48:05 -0800

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21 Reg Garner The Flower Girl Judge 1:Solid shot! Great subject. Great lighting. Great capture! The doorknob takes away from it some, but not much. Nice. Judge 2:Very creative ...

37 Arturo Macias Pepsi, please! Judge 1:Cute shot! Simple story told well. Watch the clutter in the shot. Crop to avoid distractions. Don't abbreviate words in a picture. Judge ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:43:20 -0800

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37 Arturo Macias Pepsi, please! Judge 1:Cute shot! Simple story told well. Watch the clutter in the shot. Crop to avoid distractions. Don't abbreviate words in a picture. Judge ...

27 Bill Monroe Flower Beside the Pond Judge 1:I would have liked to see the flower against a black background. The other flower takes away from the beauty of the foreground. Still ...

nobody@smugmug.com (OrlandoCameraClub) — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:43:22 -0800

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27 Bill Monroe Flower Beside the Pond Judge 1:I would have liked to see the flower against a black background. The other flower takes away from the beauty of the foreground. Still ...