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Division III: Photography » Class 3. William Wordsworth (6 entries)
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 3. William Wordsworth
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P03-1
Exhibitor(s)
Christine Morenz River Oaks Garden Club, Zone IX
Statement of Intent
"O beautiful for spacious skies/ For amber waves of grain"
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
iPhone, iPhone editing
Plant(s)
Topic
William Wordsworth
“Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass,glory in the flower. We will grieve not, rather find strength in what remainsbehind.”
Judges' comments
The use of sepia tone is appropriate for these amber waves of grain. Lack of interest in the sky flattens an otherwise layered image.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 3. William Wordsworth
award
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P03-2
Exhibitor(s)
Anne Friday Hortulus, Zone II
Statement of Intent
Amish farmers cultivate Wisconsin's "Driftless Area", a USDA Level III Ecoregion which rises out of the Midwestern plains.
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
iPhone 15 Pro Max, snapseed for conversion to monochrome
Plant(s)
Topic
William Wordsworth
“Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass,glory in the flower. We will grieve not, rather find strength in what remainsbehind.”
Judges' comments
The flowing textures of the wheat field and clouds lead us into this timeless prairie scene. Less cropping on the right would create more movement in the image.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 3. William Wordsworth
award
Honorable Mention
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P03-3
Exhibitor(s)
Irene Brownlow Memphis Garden Club, Zone IX
Statement of Intent
Time to rest
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
Canon Eos, 100-500 lens, Snapseed
Plant(s)
Gossypium — cotton stalks
Topic
William Wordsworth
“Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass,glory in the flower. We will grieve not, rather find strength in what remainsbehind.”
Judges' comments
This image tells a story of time and place. The stark rows of cotton stalks draw the viewer to the barn and levee. The vignetting detracts.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 3. William Wordsworth
award
2nd
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P03-4
Exhibitor(s)
Charlotte Reed Seattle Garden Club, Zone XII
Statement of Intent
To capture the beauty of the rolling wheat fields and silos in the glow of the setting sun.
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
Sony A7, Lightroom
Plant(s)
Topic
William Wordsworth
“Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass,glory in the flower. We will grieve not, rather find strength in what remainsbehind.”
Judges' comments
The rolling fields enhanced by curving lines and sweeping light make this a high second.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 3. William Wordsworth
award
3rd
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P03-5
Exhibitor(s)
Suzette de Turenne Seattle Garden Club, Zone XII
Statement of Intent
At dawn's early light, harvesters carve patterns in Palouse fields.
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
NIKON D7100, 103 mm. Converted to black & white in photoshop
Plant(s)
Triticum — wheat
Topic
William Wordsworth
“Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass,glory in the flower. We will grieve not, rather find strength in what remainsbehind.”
Judges' comments
A very nice composition with repetitive lines and light draws the viewer up the hill. Sharper focus is needed throughout this image.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 3. William Wordsworth
award
1st
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P03-6
Exhibitor(s)
Jo Anne Rosen Seattle Garden Club, Zone XII
Statement of Intent
Harvest Time on the Palouse Prairie Hay Fields
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
Sony camera, Lightroom & Photoshop
Plant(s)
— Hay Bales
Topic
William Wordsworth
“Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass,glory in the flower. We will grieve not, rather find strength in what remainsbehind.”
Judges' comments
Excellent layering of texture and form create a beautiful composition.
