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Division III: Photography » Class 1. Horace (6 entries)
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 1. Horace
award
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P01-1
Exhibitor(s)
Angelyn Cannada The Garden Club of Jackson, Zone IX
Statement of Intent
The statue of the dying Indian is very dramatic...the sunset made it even more moving.
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
phone
Plant(s)
Topic
Horace
“Time will bring to light whatever is hidden; it will cover up and conceal what is now shining in splendor.”
Judges' comments
The textural movement in the reflecting water pulls the eye to the silhouetted statue. The central placement of the horizon line and statue creates a static image.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 1. Horace
award
3rd
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P01-2
Exhibitor(s)
Victoria Macmillan North Shore GC of Massachusetts, Zone I
Statement of Intent
A peaceful moment on Cumberland Island National Seashore (Georgia). The sea oats extensive root system offers protection for this beautiful beach.
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
minimal edits from my iPhone app.
Plant(s)
Uniola paniculate — sea oats
Topic
Horace
“Time will bring to light whatever is hidden; it will cover up and conceal what is now shining in splendor.”
Judges' comments
The leading lines through the dunes to the silhouetted image reflecting on this beautiful, textural sunrise. The central placement of the figure stops the eye.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 1. Horace
award
show No.
P01-3
Exhibitor(s)
Beth Paisner Noanett Garden Club, Zone I
Statement of Intent
The light spills from the beach bar as the sun sets behind the palapas.
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
iPhone, snapseed, photoshop
Plant(s)
Cocos nucifera — dried palm leaves
Topic
Horace
“Time will bring to light whatever is hidden; it will cover up and conceal what is now shining in splendor.”
Judges' comments
A painterly impressionistic interpretation of the class. The foreground light diminishes the silhouette.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 1. Horace
award
Honorable Mention
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P01-4
Exhibitor(s)
Anne Speed Little Rock Garden Club, Zone IX
Statement of Intent
Misty morning: The rising sun highlights the trees’ silhouettes which frame a dreamlike view of downtown in the distance.
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
iPhone 13 Pro, in camera editing with snapseed
Plant(s)
Topic
Horace
“Time will bring to light whatever is hidden; it will cover up and conceal what is now shining in splendor.”
Judges' comments
The silhouette of the trees frame this mystical morning. The intensity of the sun through the trees lessens the silhouette.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 1. Horace
award
2nd
show No.
P01-5
Exhibitor(s)
Charlotte Reed Seattle Garden Club, Zone XII
Statement of Intent
Leaving the museum, I saw a couple making a "heart" with their arms as a silhouette against a wall.
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
Sony A7, Photoshop
Plant(s)
Topic
Horace
“Time will bring to light whatever is hidden; it will cover up and conceal what is now shining in splendor.”
Judges' comments
Strong architectural lines create a rhythmic pattern. The intensity of the light at the top center of the photo distracts.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 1. Horace
award
1st
show No.
P01-6
Exhibitor(s)
Deborah Laverell The Garden Workers, Zone V
Statement of Intent
Grazing peacefully at dawn.
Plant(s)
Topic
Horace
“Time will bring to light whatever is hidden; it will cover up and conceal what is now shining in splendor.”
