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A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 15-16, 2025

Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings

Class 7. Clarice Lispector
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P07-1
Exhibitor(s)
Marianna Brewster The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent

"Celebrate the vibrant essence of citrus—bursting with color and awakening the senses with its fresh, tangy allure."

Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools

iPhone, Lightroom

Plant(s)
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis — buddha's handCitrus hystrix — kaffir limeCitrus limon — lemonHypericum — hypericum berryChrysanthemum  — mumCitrus medica — cedro lemon
Topic
Clarice Lispector

“Splendor is fruit in all its succulence.”

Judges' comments

Splendid use of bursting color and texture. Softer lighting would create a more pleasing image.

A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 15-16, 2025

Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings

Class 7. Clarice Lispector
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P07-2
Exhibitor(s)
Mimi Kerr The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent

Ingredients green, for perfect salsa verde, setting the scene

Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools

Canon R5, 100 mm, f/22, 0-6 sec, Lightroom, Photoshop

Plant(s)
Physalis Philadelphia — tomatilloSolanum lycopersicum — cherry tomatoCitrus aurantiifolia — limeCapsicum annum — jalapeno
Topic
Clarice Lispector

“Splendor is fruit in all its succulence.”

Judges' comments

The photographer effectively used soft, diffuse light and a range of green shades, and delicate textures to tell a culinary story.

A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 15-16, 2025

Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings

Class 7. Clarice Lispector
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P07-3
Exhibitor(s)
Elizabeth Wozencraft The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent

A colorful and contemporary deconstruction

Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools

iPhone 14

Plant(s)
Citrus x aurantifolia — limeCapsicum — bell pepperCitrus x clementina — clementine
Topic
Clarice Lispector

“Splendor is fruit in all its succulence.”

Judges' comments

Playfully constructed composition with bold color and strong shapes. The photograph is under exposed.

A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 15-16, 2025

Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings

Class 7. Clarice Lispector
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2nd
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P07-4
Exhibitor(s)
Nancy Keely The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent

The sacred pomegranate made splendid by surrounding succulence.

Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools

iPhone 16 Pro Max, edited in Photoshop

Plant(s)
Punica granatum — pomegranatePrunus pensylvanica — red cherryVaccium subg. Oxycoccus — cranberryBeta vulgaris — beetroot leavesChrysanthemum — mum
Topic
Clarice Lispector

“Splendor is fruit in all its succulence.”

Judges' comments

Thoughtful study of complimentary colors with intentional placement of forms. Softening the contrast would improve the lighting in this composition.

A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 15-16, 2025

Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings

Class 7. Clarice Lispector
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P07-5
Exhibitor(s)
Betty Davis The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent

The splendor of tomato season spilling into soup.

Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools

iPhone

Plant(s)
Solanum lycopersucum — tomato
Topic
Clarice Lispector

“Splendor is fruit in all its succulence.”

Judges' comments

Delightful statement of intent and whimsical take on Pop Art. The composition is slightly under exposed . More light would improve color contrast.

A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 15-16, 2025

Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings

Class 7. Clarice Lispector
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3rd
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P07-6
Exhibitor(s)
Loan Hutton Garden Club of Allegheny County, Zone V
Statement of Intent

"The soft velvety glow and the shapes of the fruit create a sense of abundance and beauty."

Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools

iPhone 15, minor editing using iPhone editing

Plant(s)
Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus — artichokeVitis vinifera — grapesMalus domestica 'Granny Smith' — Granny Smith applesEucalyptus — eucalyptus
Topic
Clarice Lispector

“Splendor is fruit in all its succulence.”

Judges' comments

Effective lighting on the grapes and eucalyptus enhances delicate detail. Experimenting with the placement of the apple might improve visual cohesion.