July 14, 2021 Digital Image Competition
We had 99 entries from 16 makers. The breakdown is as follows:
56 Portraits
14 Illustrative
9 Wedding
10 Reportage
1 Creative Open
9 Artist
14 B&W from the above categories.
The judges discussed many of the images as Challenges. This was followed by a short critique of all images.
We had 47 that scored 80 or above (President’s Award) 47%.
We had 9 that scored 85 – 89.
I want to thank John Tulipano for running the online session and to Michael Novo for helping with the sorting process.
Thanks to the judges. They were Bob Coates (AZ), Kristi Steeves (OH), and Dan Thornton (IL).
Sincerely,
Bruce Van Pelt, Chairman
Awards
Best of Show
“A Sunday Ride” by Megan Drane
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Best Black & White
“My Fathers End of Life Portrait” by Travis Patenaude
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Honorable Mention
“My Three Boys” by Kerri Weiss
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“True to Form” by Jerry Alt
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Best Artist
“A Sunday Ride” by Megan Drane
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Honorable Mention
“Created by Man” by Sarah Johnston
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“Snowy Lift Off” by Peggy Sue Seehafer
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Best Portrait
“Can't Take My Eyes Off You” by Travis Patenaude
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Honorable Mention
“Fallen from Grace” by Scott Detweiler
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“I Will Always Be Here For You” by Travis Patenaude
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Best Illustrative
“Purple Coneflower’s Attraction” by Peggy Sue Seehafer
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Honorable Mention
“Leader of the Pack” by Kerri Weiss
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“Perfectly Imperfect” by Sonya Gilbert
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“Family Formation” by Sarah Johnston
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Best Wedding
“Endearing” by Carrie White
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Best Reportage
“A Chinchilla's Best Friend” by John Tulipano
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AIM Award
“Can't Take My Eyes Off You” by Travis Patenaude
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