The winners of the Selby Gardens photo competition were announced this morning. My photo, Ballet in Space, won Best of Show! I also won an Honorable Mention for Pond Reflections in the Geometry category.
You might already know how reluctant I am to enter any competitions, but this year I felt the need to support Selby Gardens as a long-time visitor, a member, and recently as a volunteer. The entries had to be taken in the past two years at Selby Gardens or Spanish Point and could not have things added or deleted–so no Photoshop montages which I delight in making. My three entries are attached. Even though the bird portrait did not win a prize, I am happy with the photo.
Because of the Covid 19 Pandemic, this year’s competition is digital only (no prints), so the display is published digitally at the link below. They state that they will have all the entries displayed soon.
Also because of the pandemic, my volunteer work has not yet started. I read an article in Selby’s newsletter that they were looking for a few more photographers. I submitted Selby photos and shared my background, was invited in for an interview, and was invited to volunteer.
So please enjoy the virtual gallery visit!
Suzanne
https://www.yourobserver.com/photo-gallery/40th-annual-selby-gardens-juried-photographic-exhibition#photo-1
