January 2024 Print Winners
1st Place
The Face of Winter – Lynda Rodig
2nd Place
Lower Antelope Entrance – Larry Pollock
3rd Place
Jelly Everywhere – Susan Sheets
Honorable Mention
Curious Woodpecker – Stephen Anderson
January 2024 Photo of the Month
The Face of Winter by Lynda Rodig
Lynda writes about her image:
“Yellowstone in the winter is beautiful, and the bison seem to carry an incredible amount of snow with their coarse coats. They are well-suited for this harsh environment, and wonderful to photograph. These two were digging deeply into the snow for the sparse offerings of dead grass – if it was to be found. Photo taken with an Olympus OM-1, with the Olympus 150mm-400mm at 400mm, 7.1f, 1/1250 sec. at ISO 1600.
The Wild Rivers Photography Club has really helped me develop as a photographer with the help and guidance of the professionals in the group – they love to share and coach to help newer photography enthusiasts evolve. A great group of photographers!”
Congratulations, Lynda, on a wonderful capture! Look for Lynda’s image coming soon in the Daily Courier!
January 2024 Members Choice Award Assigned Category – Abstract
First Place
Which Way By Susan Sheets
I found this twisting river of hair on a miniature horse on a rainy day at a vineyard in the Applegate Valley. Shot with an IPhone 13pro.
Second Place
Another World By Carol Bern
Two Third Places
Abstract At Full Volume
Abstract By Larry Pollock
Five Honorable Mentions
Bill The Cat By Jim Ingraham
Lightning By Judy Cox
Pink And Green By Bridget Cline
Parking Lot By Jim Ingraham
The Aftermath By Pam Arbogast
December 2023 Photo Of The Month
Canyon Cascade by Susan Sheets
Congratulations, Susan, on a beautiful image. Look for Susan’s image soon in the Daily Courier.
December 2023 Members Choice Award – Assigned Category Texture
First Place
Canyon Cascade By Susan Sheets
Second Place
Lost Adobe By Lisa Lane
Three Third Places
Hottest Place On Earth By Larry Pollock
Colorful Harvest By Pam Arbogast
Distillery Wall By Pam Arbogast
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.
