After two and a half years of digital SLR photography and becoming more adept with my camera, I decided to enter photographs in this year's Grange Fair Photography Contest. I was curious to see how my photos stacked up against the others that were submitted. I was thrilled to receive four second places. The four photos are below. I've also included a snap of Hannah's picture on the display board which placed second in the color animal division. The photo I wanted to submit for this division did not reproduce well, so I matted this one at the last minute. I always thought it was a great shot because the focus is extremely sharp, and the background is not distracting.
This photo was entered in the color Photo Shop division. This was a photo shared in an earlier post under MANIPULATED PHOTOGRAPHY.
Hannah, taken in September of 2008.
This photo of Hannah taken by a lake was shot in January on one of our invigorating winter walks. I always liked the silhouette and the sharp focus of the grass.
Oddly enough, I thought this photograph of the pine with raindrops was my weakest entry. And I also spilled a drop of water on it after matting it. But there was no time to get a new print made, so I submitted it, and it placed second in the black and white close-up division.
The Grange Fair will be running for five days. I plan to go over as often as I am able and photograph the animals, fair scenery, and people. I'll post some of the better and most interesting shots over the next few days.
This photo was entered in the color Photo Shop division. This was a photo shared in an earlier post under MANIPULATED PHOTOGRAPHY.
Hannah, taken in September of 2008.
This photo of Hannah taken by a lake was shot in January on one of our invigorating winter walks. I always liked the silhouette and the sharp focus of the grass.
Oddly enough, I thought this photograph of the pine with raindrops was my weakest entry. And I also spilled a drop of water on it after matting it. But there was no time to get a new print made, so I submitted it, and it placed second in the black and white close-up division.
The Grange Fair will be running for five days. I plan to go over as often as I am able and photograph the animals, fair scenery, and people. I'll post some of the better and most interesting shots over the next few days. 
1 comment:
Congratulations! Your shots have excellent composition. You did excellent for the first time entering. It's an art to know what judges look for and you have a natural eye that is clear and very attuned to beauty.
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