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Division III: Photography » Class 4. Pedro Calderon de la Barca (6 entries)
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 4. Pedro Calderon de la Barca
award
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P04-1
Exhibitor(s)
Loretta Boyd The Garden Club of Jackson, Zone IX
Statement of Intent
"Flowers don't tell, they show" -Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
Sony A7RV, 100-400 lens
Plant(s)
Carduus nutans — musk thistle
Topic
Pedro Calderon de la Barca
“Light-enchanted sunflower, thou who gazest ever true and tender on the sun’s revolving splendor.”
Judges' comments
Light-infused gradation of color shows off he contrast of rigid and soft textures.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 4. Pedro Calderon de la Barca
award
3rd
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P04-2
Exhibitor(s)
Jean Jarvis Piedmont Garden Club, Zone XII
Statement of Intent
Anthurium photographed at slight upward angle to reveal inner veined surface, the sheen of the smooth, glossy outer petal, and the colorful pattern of the reflective stamen.
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
100 iso to limit digital noise, f32 for maximum sharpness front to back (depth of field), and with a 50 sec exposure on tripod to round out the exposure triangle.
Plant(s)
Topic
Pedro Calderon de la Barca
“Light-enchanted sunflower, thou who gazest ever true and tender on the sun’s revolving splendor.”
Judges' comments
The depth of field and subtle light lead your eye through the image creating an elegant and sensual composition. The dominance of the stamen breaks the spell.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 4. Pedro Calderon de la Barca
award
Honorable Mention
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P04-3
Exhibitor(s)
Dana Parker The Virginia Beach Garden Club, Zone VII
Statement of Intent
Title: Nature loves a Spiral.
The spiral has an aesthetic appeal. It represents the journey and change of life as it unfolds. It maximizes space.
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
Nikon D7100, Lightroom editing
Plant(s)
Topic
Pedro Calderon de la Barca
“Light-enchanted sunflower, thou who gazest ever true and tender on the sun’s revolving splendor.”
Judges' comments
The creative perspective captures the spiral of the calla lily. A sharper focus would enhance the image.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 4. Pedro Calderon de la Barca
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
P04-4
Exhibitor(s)
Holly Kennedy Rye Garden Club, Zone III
Statement of Intent
Viewed from any angle, the show stopping petals and detail of the magnificent Magnolia grandiflora flower never fails to impress.
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
iPhone, Iphotos editing software
Plant(s)
Magnolia grandiflora — magnolia
Topic
Pedro Calderon de la Barca
“Light-enchanted sunflower, thou who gazest ever true and tender on the sun’s revolving splendor.”
Judges' comments
Focused lighting effectively illuminates the center of the magnolia blossom. Competing focal points detract from the composition.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 4. Pedro Calderon de la Barca
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
P04-5
Exhibitor(s)
Eloise Carson The Portland Garden Club, Zone XII
Statement of Intent
"If we could see the miracle of a single flower, clearly our whole life would change." - Buddha
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
Fujifilm X-T5, Lightroom & Photoshop
Plant(s)
Tulipa — tulip
Topic
Pedro Calderon de la Barca
“Light-enchanted sunflower, thou who gazest ever true and tender on the sun’s revolving splendor.”
Judges' comments
The horizontal pose of the tulip is imaginative. The volume of the stark white overwhelms the focal point of the tulip.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 4. Pedro Calderon de la Barca
award
2nd
show No.
P04-6
Exhibitor(s)
Missy Janes Fauquier & Loudoun Garden Club, Zone VII
Statement of Intent
The tactile tenderness of this enchanting petal is highlighted by the sculptural beauty, circular form and delicate texture of a calla, isolated from distraction.
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
Canon Mark IV, Lightroom
Plant(s)
Zantedeschia aethiopica — Calla Lily
Topic
Pedro Calderon de la Barca
“Light-enchanted sunflower, thou who gazest ever true and tender on the sun’s revolving splendor.”
Judges' comments
The abundance of soft textures is effectively captured. Judicial cropping would enhance the impact of the image.
