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

 

Best Black & White

“My Fathers End of Life Portrait” by Travis Patenaude

Honorable Mention

“My Three Boys” by Kerri Weiss

“True to Form” by Jerry Alt

Best Artist

“A Sunday Ride” by Megan Drane

Honorable Mention

“Created by Man” by Sarah Johnston

“Snowy Lift Off” by Peggy Sue Seehafer

Best Portrait

“Can't Take My Eyes Off You” by Travis Patenaude

Honorable Mention

“Fallen from Grace” by Scott Detweiler

“I Will Always Be Here For You” by Travis Patenaude

Best Illustrative

“Purple Coneflower’s Attraction” by Peggy Sue Seehafer

Honorable Mention

“Leader of the Pack” by Kerri Weiss

“Perfectly Imperfect” by Sonya Gilbert

“Family Formation” by Sarah Johnston

Best Wedding

“Endearing” by Carrie White

Best Reportage

“A Chinchilla's Best Friend” by John Tulipano

AIM Award

“Can't Take My Eyes Off You” by Travis Patenaude