A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 5. Ayn Rand
award
2nd
show No.
P05-1
Exhibitor(s)
Shirley Rouse The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent
The modern pyramid, a monument to human achievement, gleams with brilliance, calling those who dare to embrace the future and shape their own destiny.
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
Samsung S21 phone and Adobe Lightroom
Plant(s)
Topic
Ayn Rand
“The [city] skyline is a monument of splendour that no pyramids or palaces will ever equal or approach.”
Judges' comments
Well constructed composition with effective use of negative space and textural interest.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 5. Ayn Rand
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
P05-2
Exhibitor(s)
Stephanie Young Paducah Garden Club, Zone VII
Statement of Intent
The only thing more splendid than a city skyline is two of them. The splendor of New York City times two.
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
NikonD81-, ISO80, 56 mm, f 7.1, 1/800 sec + ISO80, 32 mm, f 5.6, 1/640 sec. ACR/pg, B&W filter, composite of two images + blend mode + opacity slider
Plant(s)
Topic
Ayn Rand
“The [city] skyline is a monument of splendour that no pyramids or palaces will ever equal or approach.”
Judges' comments
This is a highly creative composition that captures fine detail and imparts a sense of depth. Composition is more effectively viewed from either side.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 5. Ayn Rand
award
1st
show No.
P05-3
Exhibitor(s)
Beth Paisner Noanett Garden Club, Zone I
Statement of Intent
Old meets new in Vienna city center.
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
iPhone, photos, snapseed, Photoshop
Plant(s)
Topic
Ayn Rand
“The [city] skyline is a monument of splendour that no pyramids or palaces will ever equal or approach.”
Judges' comments
The creative abstraction of urban architecture complemented by exquisite tonal range.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 5. Ayn Rand
award
3rd
show No.
P05-4
Exhibitor(s)
Carolyn McMillin The Garden Club of Jackson, Zone IX
Statement of Intent
The splendor of Prague's glorious skyline is illuminated on a warm summer night, as city lights shimmer across the Vltava river underneath a full moon.
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
iPhone 14 Pro Max, apples photos
Plant(s)
Topic
Ayn Rand
“The [city] skyline is a monument of splendour that no pyramids or palaces will ever equal or approach.”
Judges' comments
The photographer has captured beautiful, shimmering light in this nighttime, urban skyline. Shadow areas lack needed detail.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 5. Ayn Rand
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
P05-5
Exhibitor(s)
Loan Hutton Garden Club of Allegheny County, Zone V
Statement of Intent
The stark contrast of different architectural shapes in the photo evokes dramatic and energetic feelings.
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
iPhone, editing with built-in editing app from iPhone
Plant(s)
Topic
Ayn Rand
“The [city] skyline is a monument of splendour that no pyramids or palaces will ever equal or approach.”
Judges' comments
Photographer's perspective lends a sense of dynamism in this composition. When viewed head on, the lighting appears to be flat.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 5. Ayn Rand
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
P05-6
Exhibitor(s)
Ruthie Kelly The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent
The splendor of modern architecture is on display in downtown Houston.
Plant(s)
Topic
Ayn Rand
“The [city] skyline is a monument of splendour that no pyramids or palaces will ever equal or approach.”
Judges' comments
Dynamic use of lines frames the focal point. Degree of negative space in upper left hand corner obstructs the composition balance.