November 2023 Photo of the Month

November 2023 Photo of the Month

Little Dancer by Bridget Cline

Bridget writes about her image:

It was a special day down in Phoenix, AZ, this past September when I had the privilege of photographing a young dancer who had never experienced a professional photoshoot. We started by getting a team of professionals to work their magic on her hair and makeup.

During the photoshoot, I had some talented assistants helping me manipulate the dress fabric to create a sense of movement and grace in the shots. It was a team effort to capture the essence of her performance.

I used my Nikon Z6 with a 50mm lens to capture this moment.   I love the result of this image, that tells the story of this young dancer’s journey and her passion for her craft.  It also reflects the dedication and talent of our team. It’s a testament to the power of photography to capture the beauty of a fleeting moment and transform it into a timeless work of art.

November 2023 Open Category Winners

November 2023 Open Category Winners

First Place

The Fence Between Us by Jim Ingraham

Second Place (3-way tie)

Oregon Swallowtail by Lynda Rodig

Addison Draws by Pam Arbogast

Sunset Oregon Coast by Jim Ingraham

Third Place

Dawn at Lone Ranch by Pam Arbogast

Honorable Mention (3-way tie)

Scotch Broom by Greg Smith

Resting But Alert by Jim Ingraham

Ring of Fire by Nomeca Hartwell

October 2023 Print Winners

October 2023 Print Winners

First Place

Satisfied by Susan Sheets

I made this image of this lovely lion at Wildlife Safari in Winston, OR this past spring. I used my Olympus OM1 at 210mm, f8, iso 320, for 1/400 sec.

Second Place (tie)

Dragonfly and Lotus by Susan Sheets

Duck on Ice by Lynda Rodig

Young and Old by Larry Pollock