Category: Open This category is open to any subject that doesn't violate club rules or the law. There are no restrictions on digital manipulation. Learn more about categories Gallery is available Entries due: Judging: Showing: May 9 12:00pm This competition has been judged and shown at the meeting. You can see the results in the gallery below Stars and Silos Maker: Joe Baumann -- 37 points 1st PlaceJudge's comments: Great idea and technique; might crop the bright spot in lower rightMaker's comments: Seeing The Ocean Waves From Underneath Maker: Sonja Haske -- 36 points 2nd PlaceJudge's comments: Great straight lines; good eye; excellent depth; the splash is a very good touchMaker's comments: Beauty at La Crosse Floral Maker: Rachel Teske -- 34 points 3rd PlaceJudge's comments: Impressive sharpness; purple color of the background blends wellMaker's comments: I used an extension tube on my lens to increase magnification to see the little hairs on this plant. Solitude Maker: Daniel McKenzie -- 31 points Hon. MentionJudge's comments: Nice mood; black and white adds to the mood; might crop out the the light post on right and post with sign on topMaker's comments: Nikon D500 cameraF/11, 1/320 sec, ISO-1600, 140mmMonk walking in Iowa. Central Park (New York) Maker: Cindy Hanson -- 31 points Hon. MentionJudge's comments: Nice composition and reflection; could crop up from bottom and from left to make the buildings to be a bit more prominentMaker's comments: Window Framed in Shadow Maker: Tia Gray -- 31 points Hon. MentionJudge's comments: Very nice idea; nice, old feel; might crop a little from bottomMaker's comments: Equine Santa Maker: Tia Gray -- 30 points Hon. MentionJudge's comments: Accurate colors; the hat makes the image; the nose is a little out of focus but background is sharpMaker's comments: Sunset in Costa Rica Maker: Donnalee Hoelzen -- 30 points Hon. MentionJudge's comments: Pretty sunset; horizon is not quite straight; could crop out the tree on the right because it draws the eyeMaker's comments: Gorgeous Water Falls Maker: Gary Olds -- 30 points Judge's comments: Very nice, slow shutter speed on the water; good composition; lighting is a little harshMaker's comments: Carhop Memories Maker: Nancy Olds -- 30 points Judge's comments: Lots of impact; good color; bottles could be more in focusMaker's comments: Darth Duck Maker: Daniel McKenzie -- 29 points Voted Acc.Judge's comments: Nice impact; good background and lighting on head feathers; sharp; might like to see the eye a little moreMaker's comments: F/2.8, 1/1000 sec, ISO 400Nikon D500, Tamron 70-200 G2 lens at 200mm.Duck at Riverside Park in LaCrosse. A Pair of Belgians Maker: Tia Gray -- 29 points Judge's comments: Good color; detail in the snow; a square crop might be an idea to tryMaker's comments: Sandy Maker: Kathy Landsinger -- 29 points Judge's comments: Nice as a black and white; good detail in the sand; center of interest is a small portion of the image; the breakwater is lacking detail.Maker's comments: And It Just Started to Bloom... Maker: Joe Baumann -- 29 points Judge's comments: Very colorful impact; the center is very sharp; discussion about the petals possibly being sharperMaker's comments: Sandhill Crane Nesting Maker: David Skoog -- 28 points Voted Acc.Judge's comments: Eye is very clear; nice color and reflection; good placement; sharpMaker's comments: Flowers are the best part of spring Maker: Donnalee Hoelzen -- 28 points Judge's comments: Sharp center; colorful impact; petals may be just a little softMaker's comments: Between the Trees Maker: Gary Olds -- 28 points Judge's comments: Nice waterfall lines; could crop out the sky; lighting was very harshMaker's comments: Ready to Fly Maker: Bob Mueller -- 28 points Judge's comments: Nice panorama; great color; excellent depth of fieldMaker's comments: Frozen Dinner Maker: Linda Clark -- 27 points Judge's comments: Nice idea; good color; a light/shadow adjustment would brighten bird, and separate Maker's comments: Straw Flower Maker: Paula Clements -- 27 points Judge's comments: Great color and composition; lots of impact; yellow is difficult to shoot; could be a little sharperMaker's comments: Solitude Maker: Bob Mueller -- 26 points Judge's comments: Great depth of field; nice color and shadows; leading line; lacks strong impactMaker's comments: Blowin' in the Wind Maker: Tia Gray -- 26 points Judge's comments: Nice diagonal; sharp; background is blurred; can see detail in the seeds; whites are a little brightMaker's comments: Cruising Maker: Nancy Olds -- 25 points Judge's comments: Very colorful; dock provides a nice leading line; could use a stronger center of interest by moving in on fewer thingsMaker's comments: let sleeping ducks lie Maker: Dave Halverson -- 24 points Judge's comments: Duck feathers are very sharp; nice color; snow on the duck is a nice effect; could crop in tighterMaker's comments: Fuzzy Succulant Maker: Paula Clements -- 22 points Judge's comments: Good idea; nice color; suggest more depth of field and using one of the shoots as a center of interestMaker's comments:
