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Division III: Photography » Class 2. Todd Haynes (6 entries)
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 2. Todd Haynes
award
Honorable Mention
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P02-1
Exhibitor(s)
Elizabeth Wozencraft The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent
The morning after the Gilded Age Ball.
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
iPhone 14
Plant(s)
Tulipa — tulipPinus — pine cone
Topic
Todd Haynes
“I was immediately in a state of visual splendor.”
Judges' comments
The curved lines of the pine cones are beautifully repeated in the vessels. The light source is too bright.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 2. Todd Haynes
award
1st
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P02-2
Exhibitor(s)
Alix Nakfoor The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent
An alluring moment before two mysterious lovers enjoy the timeless elegance and splendor of a romantic journey.
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
Apple iPhone16 ProMax Plus, Photoshop
Plant(s)
Dianthus caryophyllus — carnationHelleborus × hybridus — Lenten rose
Topic
Todd Haynes
“I was immediately in a state of visual splendor.”
Judges' comments
The choice and placement of materials is Dutch-like creating an interesting composition. A bit more sharpness throughout would improve this blue ribbon winner.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 2. Todd Haynes
award
2nd
show No.
P02-3
Exhibitor(s)
Debbie Robinson The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent
The splendor of the Chinese pavilion, or TING, evokes picnics with fruits, flowers and other cool imaginings.
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
iPhone 16 Pro
Plant(s)
Tulipa sp. — tulip
Topic
Todd Haynes
“I was immediately in a state of visual splendor.”
Judges' comments
The serpentine line of the table with ingenious placement of the tulips completes the circle. The oranges overwhelm.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 2. Todd Haynes
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
P02-4
Exhibitor(s)
Sidney Fay The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent
Orchids 'peared' with grapes.
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
iPhone 16
Plant(s)
Vitis — grapeOrchidaceae — orchidPyrus communis — pear
Topic
Todd Haynes
“I was immediately in a state of visual splendor.”
Judges' comments
The soft light creates a pleasing Dutch arrangement. The darkness at the center interrupts the flow.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 2. Todd Haynes
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
P02-5
Exhibitor(s)
Katherine Lucke The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent
The timeless charm of English Toby Jugs create their own visual splendor.
“I was immediately in a state of visual splendor.”
Judges' comments
Good choice and placement of materials is enhanced by the lighting. The boldness of bricks in the background diminishes the Dutch aspect of the still life.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 2. Todd Haynes
award
3rd
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P02-6
Exhibitor(s)
Estelle Lozmack The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent
Unusual and rare silver pieces used to highlight a relatively simple arrangement popular with Dutch painters to reflect a quiet evening.
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
Canon EOS Rebel 17, Macro lens EF 100 mm 1:2.8
Plant(s)
Litchi chinensis — lychee nutHippeastrum — amaryllisOrnithogalum dubium — white star flower
Topic
Todd Haynes
“I was immediately in a state of visual splendor.”
Judges' comments
The reflection of the wine in the flask captures this moment in time. The lack of focus in the foreground flowers diminishes the overall beauty.
