Congratulations to the winners! This year, we’ve curated four exciting and dynamic themes to challenge and inspire creativity. In total there were 86 entries from our DPC members, a big thanks to everyone that submitted! Our judge for the evening was the highly respected Gordon Battaile from the Forest Grove Camera Club in Forest Grove, Oregon. Enjoy the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place submissions below with a brief explanation of each of the 4 themes. Followed by Best of Show.
(Click on an image to enlarge and/or scroll through each theme.)
Colour
The challenge: Bring out the vibrant and bold side of your photography by capturing the essence of colors in all their richness. Whether it’s a striking contrast or a subtle palette, we want to see how you play with hues to create visually stunning images.-
- Colour 1st – Sunrise Symphony by Karen Pacheco, 9.0
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- Colour 2nd – A Certain Blue Enters Your Soul by Vinh Lam, 9.0
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- Colour 3rd – Blue Hour Iceberg by Steve Rasmussen, 8.0
Fill the Frame
The challenge: Challenge yourself to make every inch of your frame count! In this theme, we encourage you to zoom in, focus on details, and ensure that every corner of your photo is packed with interest, drawing the viewer into the scene.-
- Fill 1st – Defining High Density by David Friederich, 9.0
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- Fill 2nd – Pawsitively adorable by Garnet Grosjean, 8.0
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- Fill 3rd – The Cry of Twelve Thousand Eerie Songs by Vinh Lam, 8.0
Silhouettes/Shadows
The challenge: Explore the mysterious and dramatic play between light and dark. This theme is all about capturing the beauty of shapes, forms, and shadows, highlighting the contrast between illuminated and obscured elements in your composition.-
- Shadow/Silhouette 1st – Within the Fog by Shawn Gold, 9.0
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- Shadow/Silhouette 2nd – Skirt Swirl by Karoline Cullen, 9.0
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- Shadow/Silhouette 3rd – Night Rider – Cyclist at Brunswick Point by Ken Young, 8.0
Give it a Try
The challenge:This is an Open category, meaning there is no theme. Enter any photo you like. This category is for new club members or members who have not submitted an image to a club competition in the last two years. If you haven’t submitted to a DPC club competition you can still submit in the other categories – you’re not limited to this category.-
- Try 1st – Harrier by Scott Edwardson, 8.0
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- Try 2nd – Ghost Stories by Linda Gudmanson, 8.0
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- Try 3rd – Van City by Nelson Sison, 7.0
Best of Show
Within the Fog by Shawn Gold