The Spring Judged Photography show is on the walls at Rainbow Stew in Yucca Valley until April 12, 2023.
Our seasonal photography shows are open to the public and judged by an invited professional photographer or instructor and they provide a fantastic glimpse of what our local photographers have been focused on. One intriguing thing we have noticed is an upsurge of artistic captures. Our photographers are searching for a story, a feeling, and they are presenting those finds to the world. Those captivating studies of nature's beauty are still in high demand, but so are the gritty ensambles merging a photographer's skill and desire to present a 'moment' in time with a world reality.
A total of eighteen (18) photographs were received that came in from four (4) participants. Entry numbers are still light and we are hoping to drum up excitement for future shows. Please pass along the word for upcoming judged exhibits! More participation increases variety. We are challenging one another to seek out new scenes. We are making note of new and renewed techniques. Participation in these judged shows hones our skills as we learn from one another.
Despite the lowered participation, the entries were still as lovely as always and there were enough to sort into three judged categories of "Nature's Kaleidoscope", "Beautiful Creatures", and "Hand of Man".
The Spring Judged Photography show is on the walls at Rainbow Stew in Yucca Valley until April 12, 2023.
Our seasonal photography shows are open to the public and judged by an invited professional photographer or instructor and they provide a fantastic glimpse of what our local photographers have been focused on. One intriguing thing we have noticed is an upsurge of artistic captures. Our photographers are searching for a story, a feeling, and they are presenting those finds to the world. Those captivating studies of nature's beauty are still in high demand, but so are the gritty ensambles merging a photographer's skill and desire to present a 'moment' in time with a world reality.
A total of eighteen (18) photographs were received that came in from four (4) participants. Entry numbers are still light and we are hoping to drum up excitement for future shows. Please pass along the word for upcoming judged exhibits! More participation increases variety. We are challenging one another to seek out new scenes. We are making note of new and renewed techniques. Participation in these judged shows hones our skills as we learn from one another.
Despite the lowered participation, the entries were still as lovely as always and there were enough to sort into three judged categories of "Nature's Kaleidoscope", "Beautiful Creatures", and "Hand of Man".
The Judge
Marco Franchina, a professional photographer out of Palm Springs judged our exhibit. He made a positive note on the show, stating that he was judging it as any fine art photography exhibit, noting the story conveyed in each entry.
Nature's Kaleidoscope
First-place
"Solace Between Storm"
Raini Armstrong
"Nice Composition. Great color. Nice ratio of foreground to background"
Second-place
"After the Storm"
Tami Roleff
"Nice use of space with great subject balance"
Third-place
"JTNP Snow"
Patricia Quandel
"Very cinematic. I like the monochromatic development"
Honorable Mention
"Fleeting Textures"
Raini Armstrong
Beautiful Creatures
First-place
"Hey There"
Tami Roleff
"Nice composition, movement, and color"
Second-place
"Friends"
Raini Armstrong
"Great capture, nice lighting/coloring"
Third-place
"It's Cold"
Patricia Quandel
"Cute concept! Nice composition, color palette, great subject"
Hand of Man
First-place
"Fractal Man"
Victoria Sebanz
"Conceptual with great contrast, beautiful movement"
Second-place
"Home"
Patricia Quandel
"Nice composition and print quality"
Third-place
"Betty Boop"
Victoria Sebanz
"Another conceptual piece with nice use of colors"
Best of Show
"Fractal Man"
Victoria Sebanz
Thanks go to the participating photographers that shared their work with us. To Rainbow Stew and all visitors that make these shows possible. And congratulations to the creators that placed!
If you find yourself out and about, make sure to stop by Rainbow Stew and enjoy the Judged Photo show. It will be displayed until June when we transition into the Members-Only "Flowers" exhibit!
We all want to take advantage of this great space because it sees a constant stream of traffic throughout the week. Chaparral Artists see sales through this venue, so do not pass up the opportunity to hang your art with us when you can during these shows.
Stay safe and continue creating!