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Division III: Photography » Class 10. Pablo Neruda (6 entries)
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 10. Pablo Neruda
award
2nd
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P10-1
Exhibitor(s)
Mary Spencer Founders Garden Club of Dallas, Zone IX
Statement of Intent
Roots are concealed, but are fundamental for the leaves. Likewise, photographers are concealed, but are fundamental to the image. We're not hiding, we're busy creating.
Plant(s)
Betula papyrifera — white birch
Topic
Pablo Neruda
“Why do trees conceal the splendor of their roots?”
Judges' comments
The photographer's ICM technique enhances a sophisticated color palette.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 10. Pablo Neruda
award
1st
show No.
P10-2
Exhibitor(s)
Angelyn Cannada The Garden Club of Jackson, Zone IX
Statement of Intent
Quaking Aspens
Winds gently blowing leaves while I moved the camera vertically to what I desired while still being able to see the yellow, golden leaves and the pale bark.
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
Sony A7 IV
Plant(s)
Topic
Pablo Neruda
“Why do trees conceal the splendor of their roots?”
Judges' comments
This composition is distinguished by it's luminosity and harmonious use of color.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 10. Pablo Neruda
award
Honorable Mention
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P10-3
Exhibitor(s)
Kate Fahey Four Counties Garden Club, Zone V
Statement of Intent
Swiftly changing seasons remind me to stop and witness Nature's Splendor.
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
Fuji XT5, Lightroom
Plant(s)
Topic
Pablo Neruda
“Why do trees conceal the splendor of their roots?”
Judges' comments
The photographer's ICM technique is commendable. An off-center placement would achieve greater compositional balance.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 10. Pablo Neruda
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
P10-4
Exhibitor(s)
Mimi Kerr The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent
...stopping here to watch his fields fill up with snow
Robert Frost
“Why do trees conceal the splendor of their roots?”
Judges' comments
The photographer has captured the essence of winter with bright whites and blues. Consider cropping the upper horizontal third to help keep the viewer's eye on the intended focal plane.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 10. Pablo Neruda
award
3rd
show No.
P10-5
Exhibitor(s)
Annitsa Philliou Garden Club of Englewood, Zone IV
Statement of Intent
The last light of a late fall sunset falls on the bare trees at the edge of a favorite pond.
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
Nikon D850, 200-500 mm lens, Lightroom classic
Plant(s)
Cephalanthus occidentalis — button bush
Topic
Pablo Neruda
“Why do trees conceal the splendor of their roots?”
Judges' comments
A painterly study of light and texture. Greater camera movement would more closely align with the class description.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division III: Photography
Splendid Imaginings
Class 10. Pablo Neruda
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
P10-6
Exhibitor(s)
Kari Pietsch-Wangard Kettle Moraine Garden Club, Zone XI
Statement of Intent
White illuminates the dramatic contrast between the White Aspen and the dark green Douglas Fir.
Technical (Camera) & Editing Tools
iPhone 14 Pro using slow shutter app, edited in iPhonenative, Photoshop elements 2023. Shot at 1/4 sec, f/2.8, ISO 20, 77 mm
Plant(s)
Populus treuloides — quaking aspenPseudotsuga menziesii — Douglas fir
Topic
Pablo Neruda
“Why do trees conceal the splendor of their roots?”
Judges' comments
A contemplative study of lights and darks. Softening contrast would yield greater shadow detail.