January 2020 Digital Photography Competition Results

The January 2020 Digital Competition’s theme was “Oldies”.

Judging

Mark Laussade organized the judging by gathering experienced photographers who volunteered to judge.  Four judges were present, and Mark selected three of the judges for each photo.  One (or more) or the judges would critique the photo.  The judges for classes 1 and 2 were Carol Acurso, Carol Schiraldi, and Allen Irby.  Josh Baker joined them for the class 3 competition.

When all photos were scored 1 – 10 by three judges, the winners were chosen based on their total score (30 maximum.)  In the case of a tie, the judges voted again on the tied images to resolve the tie (except for class 1 where the tie for 2nd place was allowed to stand).

Winners

Class 1 – Basic

There were 21 Class 1 submissions with 6 awards ranked by jury scores.

Class 1, 1st Place – “Wreaths Across America” by Jim Smith

Class 1, 2nd Place – “Light Play” by Donna Smith

Class 1, 3rd Place – “Mr. Wood Duck” by Donna Smith

Class 1, Honorable Mention – “Bonded Pair” by Jean Thomas

Class 1, Honorable Mention – “Venezia” by Nkosi Barrow

Class 1, Honorable Mention – “Watching the Parade” by Jim McDaniel

Class 2 – Intermediate

There were 16 Class 2 submissions with 4 awards ranked by jury scores.

Class 2, 1st Place – “Blueridge Sunrise” by Mohib Ahmad

Class 2, 2nd Place – “Lazy Afternoon” by Mohib Ahmad

Class 2, 3rd Place – “Lunch to Go” by Dave DeVore

Class 2 – Honorable Mention- “Wait Til Your Father Gets Home” by Dave DeVore

Class 3 – Advanced

There were 20 Class 3 submissions with 5 awards ranked by jury scores.

Class 3, 1st Place – “Liquid Landscape” by Mark Laussade

Class 3, 2nd Place – “Years of Piety” by Deborah Cole

Class 3, 3rd Place – “Good Morning Tetons” by Bill Bunton

Class 3, Honorable Mention – “Marek” by Russ Morris

Class 3, Honorable Mention – “Wading and Watching” by Patti Mitchell