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A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division III: Photography
Altered States
Class 7. Conversion
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
P037
Exhibitor(s)
Mimi Kerr 315, Novice
,
Statement of Intent

The ghostly, shimmery image of the spreading oak evokes exciting energy.

Plant(s)
Querus fusiformis — Texas live oak
 
Judges' comments

This is a well composed image full of tension and energy. It does not conform to the class definition of an abstract image, focusing more on reality and not the essence.

A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division III: Photography
Altered States
Class 7. Conversion
award
3rd
show No.
P038
Exhibitor(s)
Meg Tapp 315,
,
Statement of Intent

"There is always something to make you wonder in the shape of a tree." - Albert Schweitzer

Plant(s)
Querus fusiformis — Texas Live Oak
 
Judges' comments

The light elevates the shapes and images in this well composed image. More essence of the subject matter is needed, less reality.

A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division III: Photography
Altered States
Class 7. Conversion
award
show No.
P039
Exhibitor(s)
Donna Vaughan 300,
,
Statement of Intent

The shadow of the Mt. Laurel dances across the mighty live oak.

Plant(s)
Querus fusiformis — Texas Live Oak
 
Judges' comments

The strong abstract pattern and texture on the right challenges the eye. The dominate black shapes destroy the movement in the image.

A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division III: Photography
Altered States
Class 7. Conversion
award
1st
show No.
P040
Exhibitor(s)
Karen McCormick 310,
,
Statement of Intent

Etherial Surroundings - Encircled by the flowing arms of the live oak.

Plant(s)
Live Oak — Quercus virginiana
 
Judges' comments

Outstanding composition and technique evoke an other worldly mood. The tonal qualities create balance and good depth of field. Congratulations on such a bold choice.

A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division III: Photography
Altered States
Class 7. Conversion
award
2nd
show No.
P041
Exhibitor(s)
Margaret Pierce 315,
,
Statement of Intent

Rorschach "oakblot" test reveals bats and ghouls lurking in the bark!

Plant(s)
Quercus virginiana  — Oak Tree
 
Judges' comments

The strong use of pattern and texture challenges the viewer to bring their own interpretation to interact with this image. The strong light creates harsh contrast.

A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division III: Photography
Altered States
Class 7. Conversion
award
show No.
P042
Exhibitor(s)
Adele Bentsen 315,
,
Statement of Intent

Events both favorable and adverse create change in the growth rings of this 1000 year old Texas Live Oak.

Plant(s)
Quercus fusiformis — Oak Tree
 
Judges' comments

This is a creative attempt and good adherence to class. The contrast at the bottom interrupts the cohesiveness and rhythm of the image. Keep up your unique interpretations.