For the past week I've been getting ready for another photo contest. What makes this contest a bit harder than the others is the lack of current photos I have to work with. Even though this is the best flush of the year, I still have to go out there to take the pictures which takes more time than you can imagine. Then the countless nights sitting up reviewing all the pictures to pick out the best ones and prepare them for a contest.
Now, think that I'll take over 1,000 pictures to have 10 that I think are good enough to enter. The F-Stop, weather, lighting and all conditions must be absolutely right to get a good garden shot that will be a winner.
There are usually three contests that I will enter a year. However, the past two I've entered only two. This year I'm going to enter all three again. I have to admit I have some really great shots this year.
Some of the photos that have made it to the table over the years are:
Summer Wine - 2009 American Rose Photo Contest (Nat'l) 1st place
Water Bearer 2007 - American Rose Photo Contest (Nat'l) - Princess of Court
Summer Fashion, 2007 -
Best in Show Penn/Jersey District Rose Society 2007
1st place American Rose Photo Contest (Nat'l).
Margaret Merril 2006 -
Best White - York Area Rose Society Contest
Rosa Eglanteria 2006 -
Best in Show - Penn Jersey District Photo Contest
1st Place - American Rose Society Photo Contest
These are just the more recent ones that I can remember that made it to the winner's table. There are many more that hang on my walls with their ribbons. Usually only the court and best in show make it to the winner's table. The rest are displayed handsomely with their ribbons.
I'm hoping to have some winners in this group of 2010 photos that we are now taking. Prospects do look good. If there are any, I'll be sure to post them.
