March 2023 Image of The Month

March 2023 Image of The Month

Orchid by Ross Collins

Ross writes about his image:

I took this photo a couple of years ago in my Sunroom while experimenting with the portrait mode on my iPhone 12 Pro.  It was my first phone that allowed me to take photos in RAW, and has been pretty handy when I don’t have the time to take my DSLR with me on my day job at AT&T.  

This photo was taken in portrait mode that resulted in an HEIF file, which has a smaller file size and a higher image quality than the standard JPEG. Photo shows 52 mm f2, ISO 250, 1/64 second.

Congratulations Ross on an excellent image. Look for Ross’ image in the Daily courier soon!

March 2023 Image of The Month

March 2023 Print Winners

First Place

Orchid by Ross Collins

Three Second Places

Middle Of The Falls by Bridget Cline

Wearing Winter by Lynda Rodig

Dragonfly by Ross Collins – photo not yet available

Two Third Places

Beehive Burner by Larry Pollock

This Way Out by Russ Williamson – photo not yet available

Five Honorable Mentions

#10 or Girls Just Have To Have Fun by Susan Sheets

Duck by Jim Ingraham

Big Rock Dawn by Nomeca Hartwell

Eyeing Lunch by Greg Smith

Yaquina Lighthouse by Stephen Anderson – photo not yet available

March 2023 Assigned Winners – Subject: Hair

March 2023 Assigned Winners – Subject: Hair

First Place

Wild At Heart by Lynda Rodig

Lynda writes about her image:

“This image was taken in a barn with only natural light from a high window; as the horse passed through the one patch of sunlight it created a beautiful highlight effect.  Shot with an Olympus EM1mk3, f5.0, 1/500sec. @ 70mm.”  

Second Place

Mustache Hair By Bridget Cline

Ringlettes By Bridget Cline

Two Honorable Mentions

The Bearded One By Russ Williamson

Hair Of The Dog By Larry Pollock

Competition Winners February 2023 – Prints

Competition Winners February 2023 – Prints

First Place

Ghost Tree by Susan Sheets

Susan writes about her image: This shot was taken along Highway 199 on the way to the coast. The burnt trees near the top of the pass were sparkling white with frost early that morning. I made this image with an Olympus OM1 camera, at 112mm, f8, ISO 320, 1/40sec handheld.

Second Place

Starlite Express by Nomeca Hartwell

Two Third Places

Fresh Snow In Ouray by Bridget Cline

Last Light On The Shoreline by Jim Ingraham

Competition Winners February 2023 – Traditional Category

Competition Winners February 2023 – Traditional Category

First Place

Redwoods And Fern by Bridget Cline

Two Second Places

Gliding Blue Heron by Rose Christner

Hovering Warbler by Rose Christner

Third Place

Applegate Starlight by Nomeca Hartwell

Five Honorable Mentions

Elegant Arrangement by Lisa Lane

Contemplating Life by Jim Ingraham

Duck Splashing by Jim Ingraham

The Regal Eagle by Rose Christner

Watchful Eye by Jim Ingraham