Competition Results​

NEW for 2024. All of our DIGITAL competitions will be virtual and on Zoom meeting please see our Home Page, or contact Peter Florczak for an invite and instructions.
We have resumed our in person PRINT competitions which will take place at the Lions Field Club in January, March, May, July, September, and November.
DIGITAL competitions will alternate on, February,  April, June, August, October and December
As of 2024 we have also changed to only 3 categories: PICTORIAL, MONOCHROME and NATURE.

September 2024 PRINT  COMPETITION
​

​NATURE CATEGORY
  1ST  "Coneflower" by Trish Stone
  2ND  "Very Expensive Photo" by John Kain
  3RD  "Just A Bump On A Log" by Eric Bowden
  HM   "Bordered Patch" by Steven Manchester

 PICTORIAL CATEGORY
  1ST  "Monument Valley Cedar Sunrise" by Trish Stone
  2ND "Green River Camp" by Ron Karpel
  3RD "For Monica" by Eric Bowden
  HM   "La Pointe Lighthouse" by John Kain

MONOCHROME CATEGORY
  1ST  "San Jose Door" by Eric Bowden
  2ND  "Damn It Go Away" by John Kain
  3RD  "Monument" by Steve Manchester
  HM   "The Praying Rosary" by Trish Stone

Judges : Robert Moreno, Trish Stone, Steve Manchester

​August 2024 DIGITAL  COMPETITION

​
​NATURE CATEGORY
  1ST  "Cleared for Landing" by Steve Manchester
  2ND  "The Beetle" by Trish Stone
  3RD  "Mormot" by John Kain
  HM   "She Loves Me Not" by Ryan Jenkins

 PICTORIAL CATEGORY
  1ST  "Dried Twigs" by Shimon Israel
  2ND "Jackson Lake" by Ron Karpel
  3RD "Sunrise Fishing" by Ryan Jenkins
  HM   "Tower and Mural" by John Kain

MONOCHROME CATEGORY
  1ST  "Montreal City Hall" by Trish Stone
  2ND  "Space Age Apartments" by Steve Manchester
  3RD  "Power Plant Restaurant" by John Kain
  HM   "Charlie's Angels" by Robert Moreno

Judges : Robert Moreno, Johnny Flores, Steve Manchester

---

July 2024 PRINT  COMPETITION

​NATURE CATEGORY
  1ST  "The Primate" by Trish Stone
  2ND  "Day Lily" by Steve Manchester
  3RD  "Eat This" by Robert Moreno
  HM   "Blue Bonnet Nectar" by John Kain

 PICTORIAL CATEGORY
  1ST  "Tulips Embrace" by Eric Bowden
  2ND "The Fisherman" by Robert Moreno
  3RD "Shetland Boat House" by Trish Stone
  HM   "Header" by Steve Manchester

MONOCHROME CATEGORY
  1ST  "Mathew and the Lollipop" by Eric Bowden
  2ND  "Please Let Me Pet" by John Kain
  3RD  "Marina City" by Steve Manchester
  HM   "Intense Conversation" by Robert Moreno

Judges : Robert Moreno, Johnny Flores, Steve Manchester

---

June 2024 DIGITAL  COMPETITION

​NATURE CATEGORY
  1ST  "I Told You It Was Empty" by John Kain
  2ND  "Freedom" by Robert Moreno
  3RD  "Volcanic Rock Take-Off" by Marie Plummer
  HM   "David vs. Goliath" by Trish Stone

 PICTORIAL CATEGORY
  1ST  "Meteors Over Mt. Hood" by John Kain
  2ND "The Flower Girl" by Robert Moreno
  3RD "Beach Backbend" by Peter Florczak
  HM   "Dancer" by Patrick Murray

MONOCHROME CATEGORY
  1ST  "A Text To Remember" by Robert Moreno
  2ND  "Reading Room" by Shimon Israel
  3RD  "Broken Headlight" by Tim Kirkland
  HM   "Lagunas de Atillo" by Patrick Murray

Judges : Robert Moreno, John Kain, Trish Stone

---

May 2024 PRINT  COMPETITION

​NATURE CATEGORY
  1ST  "An Alert Bald Eagle" by Peter Florczak
  2ND  "Strike A Pose" by Robert Moreno
  3RD  "Black Vulture" by John Kain
  HM   "Serene" by Trish Stone

 PICTORIAL CATEGORY
  1ST  "Navy Pier Beer Garden" by Peter Florczak
  2ND "Willow Loop Wildflowers" by Eric Bowden
  3RD "Chair" by Johnny Flores
  HM   "Just PONDering Around" by Robert Moreno

MONOCHROME CATEGORY
  1ST  "A Twig For The Nest" by Steve Manchester
  2ND  "A Well Lived House" by Peter Florczak
  3RD  "Reflection Lake" by John Kain
  HM   "Waiting For The Bus" by Trish Stone

Judges : Robert Moreno, Peter Florczak, Steve Manchester

---

April 2024 DIGITAL COMPETITION 

​NATURE CATEGORY
  1ST  "A Bee in the Bonnet" by John Flores
  2ND  "Pelican Dawn" by Trish Stone
  3RD  "Squabbling" by Marie Plummer
  HM   "Black Necked Stilt" by Peter Florczak

 PICTORIAL CATEGORY
  1ST  "Clowning Around" by Jarrod Tomassi
  2ND "Gerbera Daisy" by Steve Manchester
  3RD "Dallas Seavey Iditarod Start" by Marie Plummer
  HM   "J-Hough at the Majestic" by John Kain

MONOCHROME CATEGORY
  1ST  "Grit" by Jarrod Tomassi
  2ND  "This Old House" by Peter Florczak
  3RD  "Lone Juniper Tree" by John Kain
  HM   "Alaskan Portrait" by Marie Plummer

Judges : John Kain, Steve Manchester, Peter Florczak

---

March 2024 PRINT  COMPETITION

​NATURE CATEGORY
  1ST  "Regal Crane" by Peter Florczak
  2ND  "Smooth" by Trish Stone
  3RD  "Small Snow Egret" by John Kain
  HM   "Blue Heron" by Robert Moreno

 PICTORIAL CATEGORY
  1ST  "Living The Dream" by Peter Florczak
  2ND "Smile, Dang It" by John Kain
  3RD "Flirtatious" by Trish Stone
  HM   "Fort Sam Cemetery" by Steve Manchester

MONOCHROME CATEGORY
  1ST  "Nature's Textures" by Trish Stone
  2ND  "Ride 'Em Cowboy" by Peter Florczak
  3RD  "Study In Lines & Shadows" by John Kain
  HM   "Breakfast At Poblano's" by Robert Moreno

Judges : Trish Stone, Robert Moreno, Peter Florczak

---

February 2024 DIGITAL COMPETITION 

​NATURE CATEGORY
  1ST  "Urban Wildlife" by Robert Moreno
  2ND  "Food For The Little One" by Marie Plummer
  2ND  "Water Droplets" by Steve Manchester
  3RD  "Lone Deer In The Fog" by Peter Florczak
  HM   "Resting My Wings" by Tammy Kothe-Ramsey

 PICTORIAL CATEGORY
  1ST  "Manhattan At Dusk" by Marie Plummer
  1ST "El Caballero" by Robert Moreno
  2ND "Tasting Berries" by Trish Stone
  3RD "Can I Eat Those" by John Kain
  HM   "Watching Owl" by Peter Florczak

MONOCHROME CATEGORY
  1ST  "Jogging By The Old Pier" by Peter Florczak
  2ND  "The Oculus" by Marie Plummer
  2ND  "Mutant Lily" by Steve Manchester
  3RD  "Recumbent Nude Austria" by John Kain
  HM   "Mountain Stream" by Patrick Murray

Judges : John Kain, Steve Manchester, Robert Moreno

---

January 2024 PRINT  COMPETITION

 NATURE CATEGORY
  1ST  On The Hunt by Peter Florczak
  2ND  Morning Sunbeams by Steve Manchester
  3RD  Avocets by Trish Stone
  HM   Hiding In Plain Site by John Kain

 PICTORIAL CATEGORY
  1ST  Smiling Soccer Girl by Steve Manchester
  2ND Holiday Lights SA Style by Trish Stone
  3RD  Old Barn by Peter Florczak
  HM   The Cycle of Life by Robert Moreno

MONOCHROME CATEGORY
  1ST  Molton Barn by John Kain
  2ND  Reflections by Peter Florczak
  3RD  L Train Tracks by Steve Manchester
  HM   Santa's Squeezebox by Trish Stone

Judges : Trish Stone, Steve Manchester and Donna Vaughan

---

December DIGITAL 2023 COMPETITION

Pictorial
1 Ponchos--Patrick Murray
2 Old Railroad--Peter Florczak
3 Fall Comes to Denali--Trish Stone
H Where's the Fog--Marie Plummer

Monochrome
1 Gaucho--Marie Plummer
2 Cowboy--Patrick Murray
3 First Dance After Saying I Do--Tammy Kothe-Ramsey
H Wabash Ave--Steve Manchester

Nature
1 Caddo Lake Rain--Peter Florczak
2 Feed Me, Feed Me--Marie Plummer
3 The Great Heron--Robert Moreno
H Wings--Trish Stone

Travel
1 Dickens on the Strand--Peter Florczak
2 Women Washing--Patrick Murray
3 Sea Stacks--Marie Plummer
H Round Island Lighthouse--Tammy Kothe-Ramsey

Creative
1 Dreaming--Trish Stone
2 Elegant Bride Watercolor Portrait--Tammy Kothe-Ramsey
3 The Colors of Ice--Marie Plummer
H Portland Lighthouse--Peter Florczak

Judges were: Peter Florczak, Trish Stone and Robert Moreno

November PRINT 2023 COMPETITION

CREATIVE CATEGORY 
     1ST  Peter Florczak         A SIMPLE DESERT PLANT
     2ND  Trish Stone             SHINE ON

MONOCHROME CATEGORY
     1ST   Peter Florczak        ATLAS
     2ND  Robert Moreno       THE GROOMER
     3RD   Trish Stone             OVER THE SHOULDER GLANCE

NATURE CATEGORY
      1ST  Robert Moreno       THE TWIG COLLECTOR
       2nd  Peter Florczak        GREEN HERON
      3RD  Trish Stone             RUFFLED FEATHERS

PICTORIAL CATEGORY
     1ST  Peter Florczak          A FIXER UPPER
     2ND  Robert Moreno        THE JAZZ PLAYER
     3RD  Trish Stone               TOWER LIFE REFLECTION

TRAVEL CATEGORY
     1ST  Trish Stone              ICY STRAIT POINT PIER
     2ND  Peter Florczak        FRAMED TEMPLE
     3RD  Robert Moreno       FISHING ON PLANET MARS

​​Judges: Donna Vaughan, Maria and Trish Stone

October DIGITAL 2023 COMPETITION

Pictorial
1 Welcome Aboard--Peter Florczak
2 The Interim--Trish Stone
3 Cute Puppy--Steve Manchester
HM Paris Tabernacle--John Kain
 
Monochrome
1 Portland Head Lighthouse--Peter Florczak
2 Coffee--John Flores
3 Bella--Tammy Kothe-Ramsey
HM Tranquility--Marie Plummer
 
Nature
1 Eye Level--Marie Plummer
2 Cute Cub--Jack Smith
3 Beauty in the Desert--Peter Florczak
HM CuttleFish--John Kain
 
Travel
1 Meandering Through the Colors--Marie Plummer
2 BeefEater--Steve Manchester
3 Cleaning House--Peter Florczak
HM The Hike--Robert Moreno
 
Creative
1 I Am Going to Need a Bigger Rod--Peter Florczak
2 Sparks in the Night--Marie Plummer
3 Texas Heat Effects--Tammy Kothe-Ramsey
HM Fireworks Poster--Jack Smith
​
Judges: Peter Florczak, John Kain and Trish Stone

September PRINT 2023 COMPETITION

PICTORIAL
1.     Peter Florczak            OREGON BEACH
2.     Eric Bowden               HONORING STEVE
3.     Trish Stone                  BIKES ON THE BRIDGE
HM   Steve Manchester       LILY POND
 
MONOCHROME
1.     Peter Florczak.        MISSION CASCO VIEJO
2.     Eric Bowden           THE LOOK
3.     Steve Manchester   SUCCULENTS
HM   Robert Moreno        IMPROMPTU PORTRAIT
 
NATURE
1.      Robert Moreno         I BELIEVE I CAN FLY
2.      Steve Manchester    THREE STILTS
3.      Peter Florczak          LEADING TO THE COAST         
HM   Trish Stone               ROCKT MTNS IN THE SMOKE
 
TRAVEL
1.      Robert Moreno        THE LONE FISHERMAN
2.      Eric Bowden            THE TREE IN THE WALL
3.      Rowdy Stone           WISHING IT WAS HOME
HM    Peter Florczak          READY FOR AN ADVENTURE
 
CREATIVE
1      Peter Florczak          BRUNSWICK BRIDGE
2.     Steve Manchester    VIBRANT LILY
3.     Trish Stone               WINDSWEPT PORTSMOUTH 
HM    Eric Bowden            HONORING STEVE

Judges: Peter Florczak, Donna Vaughan, and  Steve Manchester

---

August DIGITAL 2023 COMPETITION

Pictorial 
1 Watching Out for Rocks--Marie Plumme 
2 Christmas Singer--Steve Manchester 
3 Mi Tierra--Patrick Murray 
H Picnic in the Sand--Trish Stone 

Monochrome 
1 About to Bloom--Steve Manchester 
2 Number 12--John Kain 
3 Lonely Reflection--Marie Plummer 
H San Antonio After Hours--Trish Stone 

Nature 
1 Stolen--Marie Plummer 
2 Wet Lily--Steve Manchester 
3 Hawaiian Gecko--Trish Stone 
H Yellow Swallowtail--John Kain 

Travel 
1 Downtown Philly--John Kain 
2 Ghent Waterfront--Trish Stone 
3 Burararfoss--Marie Plummer 
H Flying Above Denali--Jack Smith 

Creative 
1 Electric Barrel Racing--John Kain 
2 Dancing Birch--Marie Plummer 
3 As the World Passes By--Trish Stone 
H Photography Fun--Jack Smith 

​Judges: Charles Freeman, Robert Moreno, and John Kain

---

                   July PRINT 2023 COMPETITION

CREATIVE CATEGORY
  1ST  Shaking Off Flies by John Kain
  2ND  Playing at a High Level by Steve Manchester
  3RD  Zooming In by Trish Stone

NATURE CATEGORY
  1ST  The Bee Eater by Trish Stone
  2ND  Scarlet McCaw by John Kain
  3RD  Bordered Patch by Steve Manchester

TRAVEL CATEGORY
  1ST  School Of Galveston Lionfish by John Kain
  2ND  An Immigrant's Ellis Island by Trish Stone
  3RD  Wrigley Building by Steve Manchester

MONOCHROME CATEGORY 
  1ST  LBJ's Church by John Kain
  2ND  Fire Escape by Steve Manchester
  3RD  Rowing the Canal by Trish Stone
​
PICTORIAL CATEGORY
  1ST  Red, White, and Blue Fiesta TX by John Kain
  2ND  Peaking Around the Maibox by Steve Manchester
​  3RD  Tubin' by Trish Stone

---

June DIGITAL 2023 COMPETITION

Pictorial
1 Dancers-Patrick Murray
2 Abandoned Barn--Peter Florczak
3 Girl in the Knit Cap--Steve Manchester
HM Le Tigre--Trish Stone
​
Nature
1 Waterhole--Marie Plummer
2 Great Horned Owl Family--Jack Smith
3 A Tree in the Desert--Peter Florczak
HM Green Heron--John Kain

Travel
1 Dulles IAP--Steve Manchester
2 Photographing a Stingray--Peter Florczak
3 Capitol Washington DC--Marie Plummer
HM01 West Coast Surfer June 2023--Trish Stone
HM02 Ouray Home-- Jack Smith
HM03 Herding Cows on a Bicycle--Patrick Murray
     *please not that there are 3 Honorable Mentions for Travel this month

Assignment
1 Break the Rules--Marie Plummer
2 Crazy Colors--Patrick Murray
3 Whitney Staircase--Shimon Israel
HM Running with Scissors--Trish Stone

​​Judges: Peter Florczak, Robert Moreno, and John Kain

---

May PRINT 2023 COMPETITION

Pictorial 
1st - “That’s Going to Hurt“  Peter Florczak
2nd – “Torch of Friendship“ Steve Manchester
3rd – “St Catherine Chapel and Mt Meeker“  Jack Smith 
HM – “Into The Future“  Trish Stone

Monochrome
1st – “Birds of a Dock “ Peter Florczak
2nd – “Saguaro Visitor’s Center “ Trish Stone 
3rd – “Empty Docks “ Steve Manchester 
HM – “White Sands Boulevard “ Jack Smith

Assignment
1st – “Sunset Thru A Window “ Peter Florczak
2nd – “Mission Window Light “ John Cain
3rd – “The Guitarist “ Trish Stone
HM –  Chess By Window Light “ Steve Manchester

Travel
1st – “Road Less Traveled “ Peter Florczak 
2nd – “Lake Street Bridge “ Steve Manchester 
3rd – “Sunrise In Saguaro “ Trish Stone
HM – “Stanley Hotel “ Jack Smith

Nature
1st – “Colorful Pelican “ Peter Florczak
2nd – “Great Horn Owlets “ Jack Smith
3rd – “Southern Dog Face “ Steve Manchester 
HM – “Glossy Ibis “ John Kain

Judges: Steve Manchester, Donna Vaughan and Peter Florczak

---

April  DIGITAL 2023 COMPETITION

Pictorial
1 Oriental Lily--Steve Manchester
2 Mirror Mirror--Marie Plummer
3 A Painterly Hill--Peter Florczak
H Standing By Coffee Shop--Jack Smith

Monochrome
1 Predator--John Kain
2 Spiraling Out of Control--Marie Plummer
3 I Don't Want My Picture--Peter Florczak
H Maroon Bells Cover in Snow--Jack Smith

Nature
1 Arctic Fox Kit with Breakfast--Marie Plummer
2 Sleeping Fox--Peter Florczak
3 After the Rain--Jim Swaab
H Dandelion Treats--Jack Smith

Travel
1 Talking About Art--Peter Florczak
2 35 W Wacker Dr.--Steve Manchester
3 Steamboat Springs Colorado in December--Jack Smith
H Denver Train Station--Marie Plummer

Assignment
1 Guanaco Silhouette--Marie Plummer
2 Flying Pelican--Peter Florczak
3 Theater Seats--John Kain
H Chapel at Sunset--John Flores

​Judges : Steve Manchester, John Kain & Robert Moreno

---

March PRINT 2023 COMPETITION

Pictorial
1st – Colorful Dress by John Kain
2nd – Bucking Bronco by Trish Stone
3rd – Hill Country Sunrise by Peter Florczak
HM – Portrait by John Flores

Monochrome
1st – A Moving Stream by Peter Florczak
2nd – Writers Hands by Trish Stone
3rd – Tar Pitch Church by Charles Freeman
HM – Bucking Ham Palace by Steve Manchester

Nature
1st – Crested Caracara by Steve Manchester
2nd – Silky Water by Peter Florczak
3rd – Cadbury by John Kain
HM – Swim Time by Charles Freeman
 
Travel
1st – Stairway to Heaven by Peter Florczak
2nd – Going for a Ride by John Kain
3rd –  Dewitt County Blooms by Trish Stone 
HM – Oxbow Bend by Rowdy Stone

 Assignment
1st – Let there be Light by Charles Freeman
2nd – House at Night by Peter Florczak
3rd – Fiesta Tx Fireworks by John Kain
HM –.Friday Night Fast Food by Trish Stone

​Judges: Peter Florczak, Robert Moreno, and Trish Stone

---

February  DIGITAL 2023 COMPETITION

Pictorial
1st - Horses in the Valley – John Kain
2nd – Somewhere in VT – Marie Plummer
3rd – City Slicker – Robert Moreno
HM – Stones All Around – Eric Bowden

Monochrome
1st – Rising Star – Eric Bowden
2nd – City Life – Robert Moreno
3rd – Lighthouse at Night – Peter Florczak
HM – Shadows – John Kain

Nature
1st - Eye on the Prize – Marie Plummer
2nd - Baby Black Tip – John Kain
3rd – Long Billed Curlew – Steve Manchester
HM – What Are you Looking At – Peter Florczak

Travel
1st – Dancing Lights over Kirkjufell – Marie Plummer
2nd – Monument Valley Tent Site – Jack Smith
3rd – L Train Platform – Steve Manchester
HM – Lonely Trail – Charles Freeman

Assignment
1st – Stroll on the Beach – Tammy Ramsey
2nd – Running Dama Gazelle – John Kain
3rd – Married in the Clouds – Peter Florczak
HM – Hanging the Moon – Trish Stone
​
Judges: John Kain, Charles Freeman & Robert Moreno

​January PRINT 2023 COMPETITION​

Pictorial
1st – Snowy Coast Line – Peter Florczak
2nd – Ferrari Portofino – John Kain
3rd – Laundromat Purgatory – Robert Moreno
HM – Let It Snow -  Trish Stone
 
Monochrome
1st – A crooked Little Tree – Peter Florczak
2nd – Monument Valley – John Kain
3rd – The Wood Worker – Trish Stone
HM – Tunnel Vision – Robert Moreno
 
 Nature
1st – Staying Warm – Peter Florczak
2nd – Wasp Moth – Trish Stone
3rd – Sprinkler Shower – John Kain
HM – American Lady – Steve Manchester
 
Travel
1st – Downtown Bath Maine – Peter Florczak
2nd – Rising Fog – John Kain
3rd – Fredericksburg Sunset – Robert Moreno
HM – Chicago River at Night – Steve Manchester
 
 Assignment
1st – Getting Wet – Trish Stone
2nd – Owls Head Lighthouse – Peter Florczak
3rd – Dome with Scaffolding – Steve Manchester
HM – Henry B Mosaic – John Kain

Judges: Peter Florczak, Robert Moreno, and Trish Stone

---

December DIGITAL 2022 COMPETITION

Pictorial
1st – The Pile Up by Trish Stone
2nd – ATL Airport by Andy Manchester
3rd – Navaho Totems by John Kain
HM – Village Under the Mountains
 
Monochrome
1st – Llama Start by Peter Florczak
2nd – Muerte by Robert Moreno
3rd – Sweet Dream by Trish Stone
HM – West Mitten by John Kain
 
Nature
1st – Lenticular Clouds by Patrick Murray
2nd – Bastrop Fire by Peter Florczak
3rd – Two Monarchs by Steve Manchester
HM – Foggy Geese by Andy Manchester
 
Travel
 1st – Lights of Heaven by Trish Stone
2nd – Monument Valley View by John Kain
3rd –  Framed Photo by Robert Moreno
HM – Downtown Nashville
 
Creative
1st – Hand Painted Floral by John Kain
2nd – Tuna Cactus by Peter Florczak
3rd – Falling to Pieces by Trish Stone
HM –.Pink Lily by Steve Manchester

Judges: Steve Manchester, Charles Freeman & Donna Sites

---

November PRINT 2022 COMPETITION

Pictorial
1st – 11th Street Bandara by Peter Florczak
2nd – St Cyril by Robert Moreno (Actually it is St Mary’s)
3rd – Amsterdam Evening Stroll by John Kain
HM – Broncos Take The Field by Steve Manchester
 
Monochrome
1st – Wood Grain by John Kain
2nd – Mom’s Bait Shop by Peter Florczak
3rd – Cecad by Steve Manchester
HM – Authority and Power by Deise Bridges
 
Nature
1st – Milkweed Seed by Steve Manchester
2nd – On the Wing by Peter Florczak
3rd – Fall Harvest by Denise Bridges
HM – Goblin HooDoos by John Kain
 
Travel
1st – Winter Storm by Peter Florczak
2nd – St Cyril Methodist by Trish Stone
3rd –  Belle Fines TRA by Robert Moreno
HM – Sunset on Merrick Butte by John Kain
 
Creative
1st – Night Walk in the City by Denise Bridges
2nd – The many Faces of Aiden by Trish Stone
3rd – Ink Blot Butterfly by John Kain
HM –.In Camera Double Exposure by Robert Moreno

​Judges were: John Kain, Trish Stone and Robert Moreno

---

October DIGITAL 2022 COMPETITION

Pictorial
1st – Room with a View--Peter Florczak
2nd – Just Me--Charles Freeman
3rd – Game Face--Robert Moreno
HM – Bruge Alley Way--Trish Stone
 
Monochrome
1st – You Can't Take a Bad Picture of Jack--Peter Florczak
2nd – Focused--Jack Smith
3rd – Old Barn--John Kain
HM – Daddy Long Legs--Trish Stone
 
Nature
1st – Got a Snack--Peter Florczak
2nd – Looking for a New Barber--Jack Smith
3rd – Galveston Sunrise--Robert Moreno
HM – Good Stick--Charles Freeman
 
Travel
1st – Secret Canyon--John Kain
2nd – Rock Face--Charles Freeman
3rd – I Spy a Hasselblad Camera--Robert Moreno
HM – I Got Ya--Peter Florczak
 
Creative
1st – A Serving of the City--Trish Stone
2nd – Happy Halloween--Charles Freeman
3rd – Snow Queen--Peter Florczak
HM – Retro Vibe--Tammy Kothe-Ramsey
 
Judges: Charles Freeman, Robert Moreno & Peter Florczak

---

September PRINT 2022 COMPETITION

Pictorial 
1st – Grand Tetons Vista by Trish Stone 
2nd – High Mountain Sunrise by Rowdy Stone 
3rd – Stay Away by Jack Smith 
HM – Fairy Iris by Steve Manchester 
 
Monochrome 
1st - Fire Escape Freestyle by Steve Manchester 
2nd – Not in Service by Peter Florczak 
3rd – All Things Must Pass by Rowdy Stone 
HM – Gyrometric Greys by John Kain  
 
Nature 
1st – Lower Mesa Falls by Trish Stone 
2nd – Hairy Hermit by John Kain 
3rd – Posing Marmot by Rowdy Stone 
HM – Piping Plover by Steve Manchester 
 
Travel 
1st – Going to Market by Peter Florczak 
2nd – Window to Parliament by John Kain 
3rd – The Tower of Ghent by Trish Stone 
HM – South Michigan Ave by Steve Manchester 
 
Creative 
1st – Woman in the Tree by Peter Florczak 
2nd – Apocalyptic by Steve Manchester 
3rd – Her head in the Clouds by Trish Stone 
HM – Ball of Flowers by John Kain 

---

August DIGITAL 2022 COMPETITION

Pictorial
1st The Tourists--Trish Stone
2nd Evening on the Cape--Peter Florczak
3rd Plat Du Jour--Robert Moreno
HM Fisheye Escalators--Steve Manchester
 
Monochrome
1st Mission Espiritu Santo--Peter Florczak
2nd King Leo--John Kain
3rd Kids at Play--Robert Moreno
HM The Bride--Tammy Kothe-Ramsey
 
Nature
1st Thoughtful Goose--Peter Florczak
2nd Yellow-Crowned Night Heron--Steve Manchester
3rd Elk in the Meadow--Trish Stone
HM Petrified Leaf--Tammy Kothe-Ramsey
 
Travel
1st Prismatic Pool Landscape--Trish Stone
2nd Fishing in the Fog--Peter Florczak
3rd Wells Street Bridge--Steve Manchester
HM Hippo Pond--John Kain

Creative
1st Moonlight Photographer--John Kain
2nd Standing Tall--Tammy Kothe-Ramsey
3rd Story of Loss--Peter Florczak
HM Blue-eyed Sacagaweya--Patrick Murray

Judges: Robert Moreno, John Kain & Donna Vaughan

July PRINT 2022 COMPETITION

Pictorial
1st Rough Landing – Peter Florczak
2nd Flight 412 Cleared for Landing – Trish Stone
3rd Chicago Culture Center – Steve Manchester
HM Kalahari – John Kain

Monochrome
1st Rhode Island Post Office – Peter Florczak
2nd Boston Yest – Trish Stone
3rd Shack on the Bridge – Steve Manchester
HM Kendra – John Kain

Nature
1st A Quiet Country Creek - Pete Florczak
2nd Egret in Flight - Steve Manchester
3rd Nest Building Demonstration – John Kain
HM Sharp as a Tack – Trish Stone

Travel
1st Evening In Chicago – Steve Manchester
2nd Going to Prayer – Peter Florczak
3rd  Yosemite Pond – Trish Stone
HM Transporting Sunset – John Kain

Creative
1st Eccentric Lily – Steve Manchester
2nd Dreamy Tunnel – Peter Florczak
3rd Death Star – John Kain
HM New Balance Shoes – Trish Stone

Judges: Neil Williams, Victor Watson & Steve Manchester

---

JUNE DIGITAL 2022 COMPETITION

Pictorial
1st - I Have My Eye on You--Robert Moreno
2nd - My Face in the Rock--Peter Florczak
3rd - Intimate Peek--Tammy Kothe-Ramsey
HM -  New York Skyline--John Kain
 
Monochrome
1st - Spring Leaves--Steve Manchester
2nd - Angkor Wat Temple--Peter Florczak
3rd - Old Japanese Maple--John Kain
HM - Tough Guy--Trish Stone
 
Nature
1st - White-eyed Vireo--Steve Manchester
2nd - Wood Duck--John Kain
3rd - Behind the Waterfall--Peter Florczak
HM - Treading Lightly--Trish Stone
 
Travel
1st - Street Kitchen--Peter Florczak
2nd - Windmills Along the Dike--Trish Stone
3rd - Uvalde Strong--Robert Moreno
HM - In the Market--Patrick Murray
 
Assignment
1st - Floral Riverbed--Trish Stone
2nd - Leading Down to the River--Peter Florczak
3rd - Railroad Tracks--Steve Manchester
HM - Carrying Their Cross--Patrick Murray

Judges: Robert Moreno, John Kain & Peter Florczak

May PRINT 2022 COMPETITION

Pictorial:
1st- Delivery Bike – Trish Stone
2nd- Smell the Flowers – John Kain
3rd- Garden Nymph – John Stone
HM- Capturing Light – Charles Freeman
 
Monochrome:
1st- Ornate Clocktower – Steve Manchester
2nd- Antwerpen Station – Trish Stone
3rd- Frost Lines – Charles Freeman
HM- Jacks Portrait – Jack Smith
 
Nature:
1st- Stud Muffin - John Kain
2nd- Mischievous – Charles Freeman
3rd- Tulip Fields – Trish Stone
HM- Neon Slimmer – Steve Manchester

Travel:
1st- Atlanta Conservatory –John Kain
2nd- Ghent Quayside – Trish Stone
3rd- Lincoln – Steve Manchester
HM- Venice of the North – John Stone
 
Assignment:
1st- Teddy Bear Doctor – Steve Manchester
2nd- Last Victory – Charles Freeman
3rd- I Spy- Trish Stone
HM- John Boy – John Kain

---

April DIGITAL 2022 COMPETITION

Pictorial
1st National Geographic Reader--Robert Moreno
2nd Through the Rocky Window--Peter Florczak
3rd Symbols of Love--Tammy Kothe-Ramsey
HM Empty Chairs & Empty Tables--Trish Stone
 
Monochrome
1st Unused Staircase--Peter Florczak
2nd Really Darlin' I'm Out of Wine--Robert Moreno
3rd Balanced Rock with Sunstar--Jack Smith
HM Sunflower--Patrick Murray
 
Nature
1st Road Runner Headshot--Jack Smith
2nd Red Wolf--Tim Kirkland
3rd Oregon Coast--Peter Florczak
HM Flock of Ducks--Steve Manchester
 
Travel
1st Meeting Bears on the Trail--Jack Smith
2nd Cambodian Trader--Peter Florczak
3rd Rio Grande Sunset--John Kain
HM Pinned Down--Patrick Murray
 
Assignment
1st Blue Bird--Peter Florczak
2nd Blue Diffusion--Tammy Kothe-Ramsey
3rd Dr. Who's Tardis--Robert Moreno
HM Blue Moon--Jack Smith

​Judges: Robert Moreno, Jack Smith & Peter Florczak

---

March PRINT 2022 COMPETITION

PICTORIAL
1st Is it Hot on Here or is it Just Me – Victor Watson
2nd Reflections of the Highway – Peter Florczak
3rd Fairy Iris – Steve Manchester
HM High Vegas View – John Kain
 
MONOCHROME
1st Forgotten One-Ton – John Kain
2nd Proud Tree – Peter Florczak
3rd Tentacles – Steve Manchester
HM We’re Jamming - James Swaab
 
NATURE
1st Ernst Tinja Big Bend – Peter Florczak
2nd Fall Color – Steve Manchester
3rd Young Kingfisher – Trish Stone
HM Back Off – John Kain
 
TRAVEL
1st Lincoln Memorial – Steve Manchester
2nd Playing in Chicago – Peter Florczak
3rd Tunnel View 2 – John Kain
HM Tugging to Sea – Shirley Brown
 
ASSIGNMENT
1st Hands at Work – James Swaab
2nd Practice Practice Practice – John Kain

​Judges: Jack Smith, Steve Manchester & Peter Florczak

---

February PRINT 2022 COMPETITION

NOTE: There was no January PRINT competition
Pictorial
1st Seek Forgiveness – Victor Watson
2nd Bethesda Busker – Trish Stone
3rd White Pass Reflection – John Kain
HM Perception vs Reality – Jeremiah Adkins

Monochrome 
1st Tio – Rick Castillo 
2nd Beat Up – Eric Bowden
3rd Wait A Minute –Robert Moreno
HM St Anthony Chandeliers – Trish Stone

Nature
1st Red Winged Blackbird – Trish Stone
2nd Pelican Large Meal – Peter Florczak
3rd Delicious – John Kain
HM Reflections on Bear Lake – Jack Nugyen

Travel
1st Orange Cart – Peter Florczak
2nd Brooklyn Lines – Jack Nugyen
3rd La Catedral – Madiina Ssavi 
HM Jefferson Memorial – John Kain

Assignment
1st #7 Fro Astoria - Trish Stone
2nd Night Truck - Peter Florczak
3rd Leaving Home – John Kain
HM El Hombre Rojo - Madiina Ssavi 

​Judges :

---

December DIGITAL 2021 COMPETITION

Pictorial
1st Jersey Shoreline--Peter Florczak
2nd Central Park Sax Man--Trish Stone
3rd 244 MPH--Charles Freeman
HM Medina River at Sunrise--Patrick Murray

Monochrome
1st Subway Tracks--Trish Stone
2nd Stalin--Peter Florczak
3rd R.I.P. Dusty--John Kain
HM Homeless Vet--Steve Manchester

Nature
1st Willet on the Beach--Steve Manchester
2nd Young Cardinal--Peter Florczak
3rd Leaf Stroll--Tammy Kothe-Ramsey
HM Eye of the Python--John Kain

Travel
1st Waiting for the Rider--Peter Florczak
2nd Big Bend Tunnel View--John Kain
3rd Biltmore Estate--Steve Manchester
HM Finados--Patrick Murray

Creative
1st Pop--Charles Freeman
2nd Reflected Christmas Lights
3rd The Evil Eye--John Kain
HM Guilded Painted Boots--Tammy Kothe-Ramsey

​​Judges were: Peter Florczak, John Kain & Robert Moreno

---

November DIGITAL 2021 COMPETITION

Pictorial
1st –Hill Country Abandoned Factory by Peter Florczak
2nd – Forever Young by Robert Moreno
3rd – Snack Time by Trish Stone
HM –Contagious Laughter by Tammy Kothe-Ramsey
 
Monochrome
1st – Monochrome Capital by Steve Manchester
2nd – Smitten by Tammy Kothe-Ramsey 
3rd –  30 Rock by Trish Stone
HM – Steel Globe Sculpture by Peter Florczak 
 
Nature
1st – Flying Free by Peter Florczak 
2nd – Balancing Act by Tammy Kothe Ramsey 
3rd – Sun Lit Daisy by Denise Bridges 
HM – Egret Duckling by Trish Stone 
 
Travel
1st – Big Apple Street Eats by Trish Stone
2nd – Harbor in the Fog by Steve Manchester
3rd –  Mayan Stelae by Peter Florczak
HM – Rally at the Texas State Capital by Tammy Kothe Ramsey
 
Creative
1st – Relighting Vegas by John Kain
2nd – Lion Hearted Jack by Peter Florczak
3rd – Janis by Robert Moreno
HM – African Queen by Denise Bridges
​
Judges were: Peter Florczak, John Kain & Steve Manchester

October PRINT 2021 COMPETITION

Pictorial
1st –Pearl Essence by Amanda Dominguez
2nd – Old Barn at Sunset by Peter Florczak
3rd – Ghost in the Clouds by Eric Bowden
HM – Dia De Los Muertos Folkloric Dancer by Robert Moreno
 
Monochrome
1st – Shy Sunflower by Trish Stone
2nd – The Guitarist by Robert Moreno
3rd – Living In The Street by John Kain
HM – Poker Players by Eric Bowden

Nature
1st – Finely Feathered by Trish Stone
2nd – Brown Pelican by Steve Manchester
3rd – Mouthful of Seeds by Peter Florczak
HM – White Sands Sunset by Patrick Murrey
 
Travel
1st – DC at Night by Steve Manchester
2nd – Venice Back Alley by Trish Stone 
3rd –  Watching the Amazon by Peter Florczak
HM – West Point Lighthouse by Robert Moreno
 
Creative
1st – Spooky by John Kain
2nd – Wading Flamingos by Peter Florczak
3rd – NBA Tip Off by Robert Moreno
HM – Enchanted Lily by Steve Manchester.

​Judges: 

---

September DIGITAL 2021 COMPETITION

Pictorial
1st  "The Blogger" -- Robert Moreno
2nd  "Study in Reflections" -- Peter Florczak
3rd  "Neighbors Beagle" -- Jack Smith
HM Wedding Shoes--Tammy Kothe-Ramsey

Monochrome
1st  "Bridal Portrait" -- Tammy Kothe-Ramsey
2nd  "Marshall Lighthouse" -- Peter Florczak
3rd "Center of the Ring" -- Eric Bowden
HM  "Need a New Pair of Boots" -- Steve Manchester

Nature
1st  "It Takes Two" -- Steve Manchester
2nd  "Butterfly on Leaf" -- Ken Ramsey
3rd  "Victory Butterfly" -- John Kain
HM  "Green Snake" -- Tammy Kothe-Ramsey

Travel
1st  "Smithsonian Castle" -- Steve Manchester
2nd  "Mission Espiritu Santo" -- Peter Florczak
3rd  "Zapallo" -- Patrick Murray
HM  "Bored with the Beaver" -- Jack Smith

Creative
1st  "Dreams of Futures Past" -- John Kain
2nd  "Birds of a Feather" -- Peter Florczak
3rd  "Three Man Recon" -- Robert Moreno
HM  "Purple Star Lily" -- Steve Manchester

Judges were:John Kain, Steve Manchester & Peter Florczak

---

August PRINT 2021 COMPETITION

Pictorial
1st  "Port Lavaca Storage Building"—Peter Florczak
2nd "3 Generations"—Trish Stone
3rd  "Weathering the Storm"—Jeremiah Adkins
HM "Suns Tirade"—Dominique Beltran

Monochrome
1st  "Friday Night Que—Trish Stone
2nd  "Sonoma County Tree"-- Mark Schnur
3rd   "Broken Bridge"—Peter Florczak
HM  "Philadelphia Architecture"—Steve Manchester

Nature
1st  "Bald Eagle"—Peter Florczak
2nd  "Early Morning Reflection"—Denise Bridges
3rd  "Dogwood Canyon Waterfall"—Trish Stone
HM  "Desert Cedar"-- Randy Stae

Travel
1st  "Welcome to my City"-- Peter Florczak
2nd  "Engineering Grandeur" –Denise Bridges
3rd  "Ottawa Canal"—Trish Stone
HM  "From Venus Beach with Love"—Dominique Beltran

Creative
1st  "Warped"—Trish Stone
2nd  "Red Eyes"-- Dominique Beltran
3rd  "A Desert Church"--Peter Florczak
HM  "Bite the Bullet"—Jeremiah Adkins

Judges: 

---

July DIGITAL 2021 COMPETITION

Pictorial
1 Padre Island Sunrise--John Kain
2 Desert Flood--Peter Florczak
3 MMMM Strawberry Yogurt--Steve Manchester
H Something's Funny--Tammy Kothe-Ramsey

Monochrome
1 Reflective Emotional Expressions--Robert Moreno
2 Protecting the Ice Skaters--Peter Florczak
3 BW Swing--John Flores
H Pistols--John Kain

Nature
1 Boulder on the Move--Peter Florczak
2 Soldier on Milkweed--Steve Manchester
3 Leave me Alone--John Kain
H Snake with Arms--Jack Smith

Travel
1 Balboa Park Lily Pond--John Kain
2 Two Photographers in Monument Valley--Peter Florczak
3 Fishing Boat in the Fog--Steve Manchester
H Waiting to Plant in West--Eric Bowden

Creative
1 Dreamy Seascape--Peter Florczak
2 Before the Storm Breaks--John Kain
3 Extravagant Lily--Steve Manchester
H Sax--John Flores

---

June PRINT 2021 COMPETITION

Pictorial
1st  "Pitcher and Pears"—Eric Bowden
2nd "Bricks are on Fire"—Javi Valdes
3rd  "The Professor"--Robert Moreno
HM "Buffalo Billiards"—Peter Florczak

 Monochrome
1st  "The Lineup"—Eric Bowden
2nd  "Stairs and Strangers"-- Javi Valdes
3rd "Clean Windows"--John Kain
HM  "Border Wall Over Wurzbach"—Amanda Dominguez

 Nature
1st  "Blooming Cactus"—Peter Florczak
2nd  "The Big Yawn"—Jack Smith
3rd  "Spiders Embrace"—Trish Stone
HM  "Tangled by Design"-- Amanda Dominguez

 Travel
1st  "Heading East in the West"-- Javi Valdes
2nd  "Rainy Day in New Hampshire" –John Kain
3rd  "Arches Morning Meditation"—Trish Stone
HM  "Mt St Helens"—Robert Moreno

 Assignment
1st  "301 Avenue E"—Robert Moreno
2nd  "Simple Complexity"-- Amanda Dominguez
3rd  "Polly Peak Church Steeple"--Peter Florczak
HM  "Houston Heights"—Javi Valdes

Judges: Robert Moreno, Trish Stone & Eric Bowden

---

May DIGITAL 2021 COMPETITION

Pictorial
1st  "This is Mia"--Steve Manchester
2nd "Texas Snow"--Peter Florczak
3rd  "Just Another Day in the Barrio"--Robert Moreno
HM "Celebration"--Jack Smith
 
Monochrome
1st  "Lexi"--Tammy Kothe-Ramsey
2nd  "The I Can Restaurant"--Robert Moreno
3rd "Walking the Beach"--John Kain
HM  "White Tiger"--Jack Smith
 
Nature
1st  "Butterfly"--Jack Smith
2nd  "Gulf Fritillary"--Steve Manchester
3rd  "Bald Eagle"--John Kain
HM  "Pointed"--Trish Stone
 
Travel
1st  "Underground Church"--Peter Florczak
2nd  "In SoHo NYC" --Tim Kirkland
3rd  "Alone in the Fog"--Steve Manchester
HM  "Horseshoe Bend Dawn"--Trish Stone
 
1st  "Water Anyone"--John Kain
2nd  "Full Circle"--Trish Stone
3rd  "Cactus"--Peter Florczak
HM  "One of These Cans Isn't Like the Others"--Eric Bowden

Judges: Robert Moreno, Jack Smith, Peter Florczak

April DIGITAL 2021 COMPETITION

Pictorial
1st - "sunset between the bridges", Peter Florczak
2nd - "electric nyc", Trish Stone
3rd - "spring has sprung", Eric Bowden
HM - "devil dog", John Kain

Monochrome
1st - "Now What Were The Ingredients", Robert Moreno
2nd - "A Dance in the Park", Tammy Kothe Ramsey
3rd - "jail corridor", Peter Florczak
HM - "yosemite barns"' John Kain

Nature
1st - "what are we looking at mama", Jack Smith
2nd - "canyonlands cedar",  Trish Stone
3rd - "blue snow jay," Eric Bowden
HM - "lace cactus," Tim Kirkland

Travel
1st - "tea time," Peter Florczak
2nd - "evening in paris," Steve Manchester
3rd - "bigbend on the bike," Eric Bowden
HM - "dwarfed in the big apple," Trish Stone

Assignment
1st - "Homeless,"  Robert Moreno
2nd - "heart", John Kain
3rd - "blue heron in flight," Steve Manchester
HM - "h is for hammer," Eric Bowden

---

March DIGITAL 2021 COMPETITION

Pictorial
1st -  "don't mess with us mature folks" Jack Smith
2nd - " katydid" Patrick Murray
3rd - "sunflowers" Eric Bowden
HM -  "pecos river bridge in fog" Peter Florczak

Monochrome
1st -  "a too quiet corner" Peter Florczak
2nd -  "stained glass" Eric Bowden
3rd -  "gerbera daisy" Trish Stone
HM -  "bald eagle headshot" Jack Smith

Nature
1st -  "desert scene" Peter Florczak
2nd -  "iguana" John Kain
3rd -  "horseshoe bend" Patrick Murray
HM -  "flower" Tim Kirkland

Travel
1st -  "Crane Take Off" Jack Smith
2nd -  "floating the rio grande" Peter Florczak
3rd -  "panoramic of the window" Eric Bowden
HM -  "France or Vegas" Tammy Kothe Ramsey

Assignment
1st - "reflection" Dick Boone
2nd -  "truck reflection" Peter Florczak
3rd -  "reflections during lent" Eric Bowden
HM -  "Imperfection" Tammy Kothe Ramsey

​Judges: Jack Smith, Robert Moreno, Peter Florczak

February DIGITAL 2021 COMPETITION

Pictorial:
1st- "small church stepple" John Kain
2nd- "unused room" Peter Florczak
3rd- "dont spill that wine" Eric Bowden
HM- "one boat in the fog" Steve Manchester

Monochrome:
1st- "accordian player" Peter Florczak
2nd- "denham by moonlight" John Kain
3rd-  "oyster gills" Trish Stone
HM- "dark trio" Dick Boone

Nature: 
1st- "shaver lake" Peter Florczak
2nd- "bird flying high" Charles Freeman
3rd- "san antonio river" Steve Manchester
HM- "cedar cones" Patrick Murray

Travel:
1st- "yellowstone" Tim Kirkland
2nd- "hiking to the lighthouse" Peter Florczak
3rd- "route finding" Charles Freeman
HM- "lass and lassy" John Kain​

Assignment:
1st- "grater" Trish Stone
2nd- "dads cups and saucers" Eric Bowden
3rd- "just forking around" John Kain
HM- "cup of tea" Steve Manchester

Judges: 

January DIGITAL 2021 COMPETITION

Pictorial:
1st- Apartment at Night, Peter Florczak
2nd- Bronco, Patrick Murray
3rd- Baseball Memorabilia, Steve Manchester
HM- Pool Anyone, John Kain

Monochrome:
1st- Looking at Destruction, Peter Florczak
2nd- Storm Surge, Charles Freeman
3rd-  Cypress Roots, Trish Stone
HM- Caught My Attention, Jack Smith

Nature: 
1st- Twister Time, Charles Freeman
2nd- Flowering Succulent, Steve Manchester
3rd- Through an Arch, Peter Florczak
HM- Waiting for Food, Eric Bowden

Travel:
1st- Isolation, Robert Moreno
2nd- The Top of the Canyon, Trish Stone
3rd- Flamingo Entrance, Tammy Kothe-Ramsey
HM- Good Morning, Charles Freeman

Assignment:
1st- Hairbrush Bristles, Trish Stone
2nd- Crab Spider, Patrick Murray
3rd- Spider and Butterfly, Peter Florczak
HM- Aphids and Pepper, Tim Kirkland

Judges: Robert Moreno, Steve Manchester, Peter Florczak

---

December DIGITAL 2020 COMPETITION

Pictorial:
1st- Honey Bee Purple Thistle, Ken Emrie
2nd- Red and White Bouquet, Steve Manchester
3rd- Youth Portrait, Jack Smith
HM- Cheapside Church, Tim Kirkland

Monochrome:
1st- American Pickers, Jack Smith
2nd- Hang On, Peter Florczak
3rd-  Column Bases, Steve Manchester
HM- Serious Selfie, Eric Bowden
 
Nature: 
1st- South Texas Whitetail, Ken Emrie
2nd- Majestic Zion, Trish Stone
3rd- Monument Valley, Peter Florczak
HM- Female Cardinal, Eric Bowden
 
Travel:
1st- Night Sky at McDonald Observatory, Eric Bowden
2nd- Arch of Constantine, Trish Stone
3rd- Capitol Dome Westside, Steve Manchester
HM- Fall on the Medina, Tim Kirkland
 
Creative:
1st- Tree at Sunrise, Peter Florczak
2nd- Pretentious Lily, Steve Manchester
3rd- Sith Egg, Eric Bowden
HM- Swallow Tail, Holly Emrie

​Judges: Jack Smith, Neil Williams, Eric Bowden
 

​November DIGITAL 2020 COMPETITION

Pictorial:
1st- Spooky Moonrise, Peter Florczak
2nd- Wood Duck, Hollie Emrie
3rd- Reflections of Austin, Trish Stone
HM- Light Shining Upon You, Eric Bowden

Monochrome:
1st- Forgotten, Patrick Murray
2nd- Now That's a Mouth Full, Eric Bowden
3rd- Trees in the Water, Peter Florczak
HM- Alone, Trish Stone

Nature: 
1st- Honey Bee, Steve Manchester
2nd- Wild Turkey, Peter Florczak
3rd- Turret Arch Under Full Moon, Trish Stone
HM- Woodpecker on the Lookout, Eric Bowden   

Travel:
1st- Rocky Mountains in the Smoke
2nd- Gathering the Harvest, Patrick Murray
3rd- Fishing in the Swamp, Peter Florczak
HM- South Texas White Tail, Ken Emrie

Creative
1st- Lion, Tim Kirkland
2nd- Last Stand, Robert Moreno
3rd- Walk Along the River, Peter Florczak
HM- Spray Painted Flower, Eric Bowden

​Judges: Steve Manchester, Peter Florczak, and John Kain

October DIGITAL 2020 COMPETITION

Pictorial
 1st – Flower Bowl by Eric Bowdon
 2nd – Garden Mocker by Ken Emrie
 3rd – Egret on the Lake by Peter Florczak
 HM – Let’s Play Some Football by Robert Moreno
 
Monochrome
 1st – Shades of Grey by Peter Florczak
 2nd – Dark Flower by Eric Bowdon
 3rd – Sentinels in the AZ Desert by Trish Stone
 HM – Curious Fawn by Ken Emerie
  
 Nature
1st – Sunrise in the Bayou by Peter Florczak
 2nd – Snowy Egret by Dick Boone
 3rd – Thornbush Dasher by Ken Emrie
 HM – Lagniappe Butterfly by John Kain

Travel
 1st – Standing in Awe by Trish Stone
 2nd – Bridal Vail Falls Oregon by John Kain
 3rd –  Academy Chapel by Steve Manchester
 HM – Bandara Skyline by Tamm Ramsey
  
Creative
 1st – Profile by Peter Florczak
 2nd – Nighthawk by Holly Emrie
 3rd – Old Warrior by Dick Boone
 HM – Intense Lily By Steve Manchester

September DIGITAL 2020 COMPETITION

Pictorial:
1st- Monarch Butterfly on Milkweed, Ken Emrie
2nd- Fall Color, Eric Bowden
3rd- Mona Lisa Smiles, John Kain
HM- Not Ready for Action, Peter Florczak

Monochrome:
1st- The Player, Robert Moreno
2nd- No Longer Used, Dick Boone
3rd- Playing the Piano, Peter Florczak
HM- Supreme Court, Steve Manchester

Nature:
1st- Young Caracara, Holly Emrie
2nd- Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Ken Emrie
3rd- Hokey Pokey Swan, Jack Smith
HM- Cycad Curls, Steve Manchester

Travel:
1st- Morning Sunrays Through Redwoods, Jack Smith
2nd- Pedicab in New Orleans, Eric Bowden
3rd- Downing Street London, Steve Manchester
HM- We Did It, Peter Florczak

Creative
1st- Sarah's Tools, Eric Bowden
2nd- Extreme Lily, Steve Manchester
3rd- Local Sculpture, Dick Boone
HM- Passion Flower Pair, Holly Emrie

Judges: Steve Manchester, Robert Moreno, Jack Smith

August DIGITAL  2020  COMPETITION

Pictorial:
1st- Window View, Peter Florczak
2nd- St. Dominic, John Kain
3rd- Bougainvillea, Steve Manchester
HM- Rusty Old Chevy, Eric Bowden

Monochrome:
1st- Locked Out, Eric Bowden
2nd- Torch, John Kain
3rd- Morning at Tikal, Peter Florczak
HM- Sepia Lily, Steve Manchester

Nature: 
1st- Young Female Cardinal, John Kain
2nd- Sleeping Ducks, Peter Florczak
3rd- Three Egrets, Steve Manchester
HM- Fawn Portrait  

Travel:
1st- Battery Point Light,John Kain
2nd- Sleeping Next to Art, Peter Florczak
3rd- Library Of Congress, Steve Manchester
HM- New Orleans Balcony, Eric Bowden

Creative
1st- Walking in the Moonlight, Peter Florczak
2nd- Young Prey, John Kain
3rd- Sunning Ourselves, Eric Bowden
HM- Artistic Image of Denali, John Kain

​Judges: John Kain, Peter Florczak, and Eric Bowden

July DIGITAL  2020  COMPETITION

Pictorial:
1st- West Point Lighthouse, Robert Moreno
2nd- Fruit Waiting on a Smoothe, Eric Bowden
3rd- Where Is the Photographer, Jack Smith
HM- Sunrise in the Desert, Peter Florczak

Monochrome:
1st- Words on a Wall, Trish Stone
2nd- Couple Portrait, Jack Smith
3rd- New Toy in Black and White
HM- Branson Waterfall, John Kain

Nature: 
1st- Laughing in Flight, John Kain
2nd- What Are Those Folks Doing Mamma, Jack Smith
3rd- Mother and Kits, Trish Stone
HM- Mockingbird Fledgling, Steve Manchester

Travel:
1st- Alaskan Forest Fire Smoke Haze, Jack Smith
2nd- Bait Shop, Peter Florczak
3rd- Lake Buchanon, Trish Stone
HM- New Orleans Trumpeter, Eric Bowden

Creative:
1st- Creepy Crawlies, John Kain
2nd- Rainbow Lily, Steve Manchester
3rd- Sunflowers, Eric Bowden
HM- Man Down, Robert Moreno

​Judges were: Robert Moreno, Jack Smith and Steve Manchester

June  DIGITAL  2020  COMPETITION

Pictorial:
1st- Birches at Sunset, Peter Florczak
2nd- Jumanji Falls, John Kain
3rd- Texas Girl, Allen Skiles
HM- Just Three, Eric Bowden

Monochrome:
1st- Romance in the Stone Shop, Peter Florczak
2nd- Pencils in the Round, Eric Bowden
3rd- Mission Espada, Tammy Kothe-Ramsey
HM- Samurai Princess, Allen Skiles

Nature: 
1st- Reflection on Cibolo Creek Crossing, Peter Florczak
2nd- Preparing to land, Eric Bowden
3rd- Why the Long Face, Allen Skiles
HM- Potty Break, Jack Smith  

Travel:
1st- Zion National Park, John Kain
2nd- Wow That Was A Big One Dad, Peter Florczak
3rd- Lady Liberty and the Moon, Steve Manchester
HM- Look At All That Traffic, Jack Smith

Assignment:
1st- Walking in the Shadows, Peter Florczak
2nd- Hitchcock, Robert Moreno
3rd- Basketball Shadows, Eric Bowden
HM- Store Front, John Kain

​Judges: John Kain, Peter Florczak, and Neil Willams

May  DIGITAL  2020  COMPETITION

Pictorial:
1st- Siberian Prince, Allen Skiles
2nd- Peruvian Lilies, Steve Manchester
3rd- Barking Up the Wrong Tree, Peter Florczak
HM- Underwater Beauty, Susie Kain

Monochrome:
1st- Tetons, Bison, Barn, Jack Smith
2nd- Sand Dune NP, John Kain
3rd- Rocking Chairs, Peter Florczak
HM- Drying Boot, Allen Skiles

Nature: 
1st- Searching for Clams, Jack Smith
2nd- Chachalaca, Holly Emrie
3rd- Broad-tailed Hummingbirds Showing Off, Ken Emrie
HM- Heave Ho, Tim Kirkland  

Travel:
1st- Bringing in the Haul, Jack Smith
2nd- Canyon Lake Sunset, Allen Skiles
3rd- Up the River, Peter Florczak
HM- Sunset Pier, John Kain

Assignment:
1st- Look It's Me, Peter Florczak
2nd- Tiny Dancer, Tammy Kothe-Ramsey
3rd- Reflected Umbrellas, Steve Manchester
HM- Blue Sky's Up Above, Jack Smith

​Judges: Jack Smith, Robert Moreno, Trish Stone

April DIGITAL  2020  COMPETITION

Pictorial:
1st- Flowers Camera Right, Eric Bowden
2nd- Stiff Competition, Steve Manchester
3rd- Cattle Egret Sunset, Ken Emerie
HM- Majestic Reflection, Susie Kain

Monochrome:
1st- One Fast Lamborgini, Eric Bowden
2nd- Tentacles, Steve Manchester
3rd- Church Steeple, Peter Florczak
HM- Follow the Light, John Kain

Nature: 
1st- Green Heron Fishing, Peter Florczak
2nd- Mountain Vista, John Kain
3rd- Gerbera Daisy, Trish Stone
HM- Peacock, Ken Ramsey  

Travel:
1st- Waiting for Preservation Hall, Eric Bowden
2nd- Boy is She Old, Peter Florczak
3rd- SS Selma, Tammy Kothe-Ramsey
HM- Tourists, John Kain

Assignment:
1st- Bicycle, Robert Moreno
2nd- View from Above, Peter Florczak
3rd- Social Distance Measure, John Kain
HM- Above the Red Star, Eric Bowden

Judges: Peter Florczak, John Kain, and Steve Manchester

March PRINT 2020 COMPETITION

​​In response to the concerns over the current Corona virus pandemic and our desire to not expose vulnerable people needlessly our meetings for March at Lion's Field have been cancelled.

February DIGITAL  2020  COMPETITION

Pictorial:
1st- Thru an Open Widow, Peter Florcazk
2nd- Santa Elena Canyon, Tim Kirkland
3rd- The Eye of the Tiger, Jack Smith
HM- Sitting in the Park, Eric Bowden

Monochrome:
1st- Jarrett's Profile, Eric Bowden
2nd- A Rising Sun, Peter Florcazk
3rd- Colorado Waterfall, Susie Kain
HM- Short Billed Dowitcher, Steve Manchester

Nature:
1st- Leader of the Pack, Jack Smith
2nd- Sunrise on the Rio Grande, Peter Florczak
3rd- Back Lit Buckeye, Steve Manchester
HM- Wood Duck, Ken Emery 

Travel:
1st- Downtown, Ouray, John Kain
2nd- The Flamingo, Tammy Kothe-Ramsey
3rd- Golden Nugget, Jack Smith
HM- Waikaloa, Buddah, Trish Stone

Assignment:
1st- Downtown San Antonio, Eric Bowden
2nd- Night In Mystic, Peter Florczak
3rd- Laundry Day in the City, Trish Stone
HM- City Morning, Robert Moreno

​Judges: Robert Moreno, Dick Boone, Steve Manchester

January PRINT 2020 COMPETITION

Pictorial:
1st- Candles for the Dead,Trish Stone
2nd- Laughing Santa, Eric Bowden
3rd- The Bagpipe Player, Steve Manchester
HM- This Old House, Robert Moreno

Monochrome:
1st- You're the One, Eric Bowden
2nd- Architectural Detail,Steve Manchester
3rd- Bunny in Black, John Kain
HM- Calla Lilies, Trish Stone

Nature:
1st- Bison Calf in Rain, Jack Smith
2nd- Black Neck Stilt, John Kain
3rd- Monarch in Orange, Steve Manchester
HM- In Bloom, Eric Bowden

Travel:
1st- The Square of Jackson, Eric Bowden
2nd- Morning Glow, Robert Moreno
3rd- South Rim Big Bend N.P., Jack Smith
HM- Capitol Rotunda,Steve Manchester

Assignment:
1st- Morning Shopping, Trish Stone
2nd- Street Level Bank, Eric Bowden
3rd- Early Morning City, Robert Moreno
HM- Las Vegas Night Life, Jack Smith

​Judges: Jack Smith, Tim Kirkland, Trish Stone

December DIGITAL 2019  COMPETITION

Creative:
1st- Wizard Training, John Kain
2nd- Screaming Tower, Tammy Kothe-Ramsey
3rd- Sunken Texas, Monique Sullivan
HM- Monument Valley Art, Jack Smith

Nature:
1st- A Storm Over Mount Baker, Peter Florczak
2nd- Safe Ground, Jack Smith
3rd- Help My House is Tearing Apart, Dick Boone
HM- Lone Tulip, Trish Stone

Monochrome:
1st- Winter on the Beach, Peter Florczak
2nd- Giant Bubble, John Kain
3rd- The Dodge, Robert Moreno
HM- Lines, Trish Stone

Pictorial:
1st- Agua Lake, Peter Florczak
Tie for 2nd- Boots, Flowers, Rings, Tammy Kothe-Ramsey; Rodeo Sunset 025, Monique Sullivan
3rd- Trash Pile or Treasure Trove, Dick Boone
HM- Silverton Train Ride, Ben Luna

Travel:
1st- Colorful Colorado, Jack Smith
2nd- Farewell to Venice, Trish Stone
3rd- Caesars Palace Lobby, Tammy Kothe-Ramsey
HM- In a Bamboo Forest Bubble, Nancy Tschirhart-Brooks

Judges were Peter Florczak, John Kain and Robert Moreno

​November PRINT 2019 COMPETITION

Pictorial:
1st- Ready for the Fire, Peter Florczak
2nd- Reflections, Trish Stone
3rd- Blowing a Kiss to Summer, Cari Cline
HM- Texas Ladybug, Jack Smith
 
Monochrome:
1st- Framing the Mountain, Peter Florczak
2nd- Wet Entrance, John Kain
3rd- Okeefe's Tree, Trish Stone
HM- The Beauty of Night Photography
 
Nature:
1st- Red Eyed Haron, John Kain
2nd-Magnificent Tree in the Forest, Peter Florczak
3rd- Pollen Diving, Trish Stone
HM- Cactus Garden 06, Monique Sullivan
 
Travel:
1st- Sausalito, Robert Moreno
2nd- Tourists in the Fog, Peter Florczak
3rd- Dutch Windmills, John Kain
HM- Running to Victory, Cari Cline
 
Creative:
1st- Sail Away, John Kain
2nd- Sunken Circus Girl, Monique Sullivan
3rd- A Starry Night, Peter Florczak
HM- Autumn Leaves Art, Jack Smith

Judges were John Kain, Tim Kirkland & 

​October DIGITAL 2019  COMPETITION

Pictorial
1st – A Cold Beach by Peter Florczak
2nd – Snow Melt by John Kain
3rd – Grand View by Brian Duchin
HM – What About a Model Release by Jack Smith
 
Monochrome
1st – Ram Portrait by Jack Smith
2nd – Tex by Brian Duchin
3rd – Abandoned Fire Truck by Peter Florczak
HM – Second Floor by Steve Manchester
 
Nature
1st – Colorado Sunrise by Brian Duchin
2nd – The Boys Club by Jack Smith
3rd – Mountain Beauty by Peter Florczak
HM – Hummer by John Kain
 
Travel
1st – Hoh Rainforest by Peter Florczak
2nd – Venezian Sunset by Trish Stone
3rd –  Oslo Bound by Brian Duchin
HM – Yellowstone NP by Jack Smith
 
Assignment
1st -Textures in an Old House by Peter Florczak
2nd – Assorted Ties by Steve Manchester
3rd – Multiple Textures by John Kain

Judges were Dick Boone, Steve Manchester & Peter Florczak

​September PRINT 2019 COMPETITION

Pictorial:
1st- Lighthouse at Sunset, Peter Florczak
2nd- Cotton Candy Skies, Trish Stone
3rd- Evening Dew, Cari Cline
HM- Agapanthus, Steve Manchester

Monochrome:
1st- B Street, Trish Stone
2nd- Apartments on the Seine, Steve Manchester
3rd- Hole in the Rock, Peter Florczak
HM- Legs of Pollen, Eric Bowden

Nature:
1st- A Nursing Moment, Jack Smith
2nd-Oregon Waterfall, Peter Florczak
3rd- Wild Sunflower, Steve Manchester
HM- Love of Purple, Eric Bowden

Travel:
1st- Find the Bear, Jack Smith
2nd- Population 3, Cari Cline
3rd- Black Sands Beach, Trish Stone
HM- Take Me to the Top, Steve Manchester 

Assignment:
1st- A Road Less Traveled, Peter Florczak
2nd- Shall I Compare Thee, Cari Cline
3rd- Behind Blue Eyes, Eric Bowden
HM- Blueberries of Summer, Trish Stone

Judges were Cari Cline, Jack Smith & Ken Ramsey

​August DIGITAL 2019  COMPETITION

Pictorial (P)
1st "S Padre Fireworks"   John Kain
2nd "Backyard Protector"   Ken Ramsey
3rd "Morning Squirrel"   Steve Manchester
HM "Laser Cathedral"   Holly Emerie

Monochrome (M)
1st "Leaving for Fishing"  Peter Florczak
2nd "Firehose"  Tim Kirkland
3rd "Brazoria Water Tank"  Ken Emrie
HM "Justice."  Nancy Tschirhart-Brooks

Nature (N)
1st "Green"   Ken Ramsey
2nd "Buckeye Butterfly"   Holly Emerie
3rd "Bearded  Dragon"   Tammy Kothe-Ramsey
HM "Momma Bear in the Forest"  Jack Smith

Creative (C)
1st "Forest of Dreams"   Peter Florczak
2nd "Crystal Lily"   John Kain
3rd "Under Hood Swirl"   Tammy Kothe-Ramsey
HM "Butterfly Close-up"   Ken Emrie

Travel (T)
1st "Perfect Place for a Kayak"   Jack Smith
2nd "Eskkrumlov"   John Kain
3rd "Bolivar Point Lighthouse"   Tammy Kothe-Ramsey
HM "Hiking in Arches"   Peter Florczak

Judges: Robert Moreno, John Kain and Brian Duchin

July PRINT 2019 COMPETITION

PICTORIAL MONOCHROME 
1st  "215 at Night" Dick Boone
2nd  "Old School House Road" Peter Florczak
3rd  "Sir Michael" John Kain
HM  "Broken Down" Eric Bowden

CREATIVE
1st  "Going Fishin'" Peter Florczak
2nd "Twin Take Off" Dick Boone
3rd  "Warping Stargazer" John Kain
HM "Flashy Gardenia" Steve Manchester 

TRAVEL
1st "Looking into the Canyon" Peter Florczak
2nd "Statuary Hall" Steve Manchester
3rd " Blue Moon" John Kain
HM "Busy Cafe" Eric Bowden

PICTORIAL COLOR 
1st   "Miss Libby"  Dick Boone
2nd  "St. Mary's Street Art" Peter Florczak
3rd  "Old Number 486" John Kain
HM "The Waif Returns " Steve Manchester

NATURE 
1st  "Female Silverback" John Kain
2nd  "Zion Waterfall" Peter Florczak
3rd  "Golden-fronted Woodpecker" Dick Boone
HM  "Horsemint" Steve Manchester


Judges: Neil Williams, Dick Boone, Peter Florczak 

​June DIGITAL 2019  COMPETITION

PICTORIAL
1st   “Milkyway Over Utah”   Peter Florczak
2nd  “Colorado Color”   Dick Boone
3rd   “Backlit Bug”   Ken Emery
HM   “Ghosts of the Cafe”   Eric Bowden

MONOCHROME
1st   “Metal and Glass”   Eric Bowden
2nd  “War Bird”   Brian Duchin
3rd   “Grand Tetons”   Dick Boone
HM  “Vulture on a Windmill”   Peter Florczak 
​
NATURE
1st   “Go to the Light”   Steve Manchester
2nd  “Cattle Egret Pair”   Ken Emery
3rd   “Zion National Park”   Peter Florczak
HM   “Hyacinth Macaw Pair”   John Kain

TRAVEL
1st   “Wind Battered Shoreline”   Peter Florczak
2nd  “The Sphinx Plaza Blanca”   Tim Kirkland
3rd   “Tower Bridge”   Steve Manchester
HM   “Meditations”   Brian Duchin

ASSIGNMENT
1st   “San Francisco Cables”   Robert Moreno
2nd  “Looking Up”   Ken Ramsey
3rd   “Ferns Above Me”   Eric Bowden
HM   “New Years Eve”   Steve Manchester

Judges: Robert Moreno, Cari Cline and Steve Manchester

May PRINT 2019 COMPETITION

PICTORIAL
1st   "Abandoned Church" Dick Boone
2nd  "Quiet in the Church" Eric Bowden
3rd  "Ageless" Peter Florczak
HM "El Vaquero" Robert Moreno
 
MONOCHROME
1st  "Desert Gas Station" Peter Florczak
2nd  "Ashy Sunflower" Dick Boone
3rd  "The Scroll" Robert Moreno
HM  "Strumming in the Dark" Eric Bowden
 
NATURE
1st  "Anna's Hummingbird" Steve Manchester
2nd  "Utah Tree" Peter Florczak
3rd  "Red Fox Portrait" Jack Smith
HM  "Bonnets at Lisa's" Eric Bowden
 
CREATIVE / Travel
1st  "Eiffel Tower in Las Vegas" Peter Florczak
2nd "London Train Station" Steve Manchester
3rd  "Harley Silhouette" Eric Bowden
HM "Red Hot Chili Pepper" Tammy Kothe-Ramsey 
 
ASSIGNMENT
1st "Flowered Covered Barn" Peter Florczak
2nd "Old Barn" Dick Boone
3rd  "Barn 1890" James Mosely
HM N/A

​Judges: Dick Boone, Ken Ramsey & Tim Kirkland

​April DIGITAL 2019  COMPETITION

PICTORIAL
1st   “Waiting”    Peter Florczak
2nd  “Dogwood Canyon Center”   Trish Stone
3rd   “Waiting for the Nail Polish to Dry”   Steve Manchester
HM   “Gruene Mansion Inn”   Jack Smith

MONOCHROME
1st   " Battle of Coleto Creek”   John Kain
2nd  “Cartagena Church”   Peter Florczak
3rd   “Model Ts”   Tim Kirkland
HM   “Maker of Peace”

NATURE 
1st   “Cubs Napping”   Jack Smith
2nd  “Rainforest Flower”   Peter Florczak
3rd   “Milkweed Seeds”   Steve Manchester
HM   “Skywalker Great Egret”   Ken Emrie

TRAVEL
1st   “Amazon Woman”   Peter Florczak
2nd  “Padre Island Sunrise”   Jack Smith
3rd   “Bosque Sunset”   Holly Emrie 
HM   “Eagle Nest Creek West Texas”   Dick Boone  

CREATIVE
1st   “But It Smells So Good”   John Kain
2nd  “Eye of the Tiger”   Peter Florczak
3rd   “Extravagant Lily”   Steve Manchester
HM   “Red Oak Leaf”   Jack Smith

​Judges:  Robert Moreno, Cari Cline and Charles Freeman

March PRINT 2019 COMPETITION

PICTORIAL MONOCHROME 
1st – “Foutain” - Peter Florczak 
2nd – A Rose By Any Color” – John Kain
3rd - “The Roof Is On Fire” – Charles Freeman
HM – Hilton Palecio del Rio” – Steve Manchester 

CREATIVE
1st – “Red Moon” - Peter Florczak 
2nd – “Miller Time” – Charles Freeman
3rd – “Two Old Towers” – Dick Boone
HM – “Train Tunnel” – Steve Manchester

TRAVEL
1st – “Bandara Cowboy” - Peter Florczak 
2nd – “Aztec Drummer” – John Kain
3rd – “Cold Vista” – Charles Freeman
HM – Notre Dame Cathedral” - Steve Manchester

PICTORIAL COLOR 
1st – “Downtown” - Peter Florczak 
2nd – “Notre Dame Supplecants” – Trish Stone
3rd – “Hey Soldier” – Charles Freeman
HM – “Close For Comfort” – Steve Manchester

NATURE 
1st – “A Moms Look” – John Kain 
2nd – “Oregon Coast” – Peter Florczak
3rd – “Preening Pair” – Dick Boone
HM – “Maple Seeds” – Steve Manchester


Judges: Jack Smith, Peter Florczak and

​February  DIGITAL 2019  COMPETITION

Pictorial
1 Peter Florczak "Boerne Car Show"
2 Jack Smith "Miniature Village"
3 Steve Manchester "Lonely Firework Stand"
HM Robert Moreno "Cool Cat"

Monochrome
1 John Kain "Stormy Day"
2 Charles Freeman "Shining Light"
3 Ken Emrie "Alamo Cenotaph & the Emily Morgan"
HM Tim Kirkland "Suicide Door Handles"

Nature
1 Steve Manchester "Pair of Queens"
2 Jack Smith "Blonde Grizzly Bear"
3 Ken Emrie "Sandhill Crane Trio"
HM Peter Florczak "Morning in the Woods"

Travel
1 Steve Manchester "Eiffel Tower Angle"
2 Peter Florczak "Golden Gate Lovers"
3 John Kain "Chain Bridge"
HM Trish Stone "Nashville Skyline

Assignment
1 Steve Manchester "Wool Yarn"
2 Charles Freeman "Colorful"
3 Tammy Kothe-Ramsey "Rainbow Gel"
HM John Kain" Colorful Vase"

Judges: Robert Moreno, Charles Freeman and Ken Ramsey 

January PRINT 2019 COMPETITION

PICTORIAL
1st   “Boats in the Fog”   Peter Florczak
2nd  “Shy”   Steve Manchester
2nd  “Morning Light on Espada”   Jack Smith 
3rd   “Mother & Son”   Robert Moreno
HM   “Keep Out”   Dick Boone

MONOCHROME
1st   “Black Stallion”   John Kain
2nd  “Taos Pueblo”   Dick Boone
3rd   “Peaceful”   Charles Freeman
3rd   “The Shard”   Steve Manchester
HM   “Annual Tweed Ride”   Robert Moreno

NATURE
1st   “Pelican on the Wing”   Peter Florczak
2nd  “Simply Beautiful”   Robert Moreno
3rd   “Orb Weaver”   John Kain
HM   “After the Frost”   Steve Manchester

TRAVEL
1st   “Golden Gate”   Robert Moreno
2nd  “Cold but Warm”   Charles Freeman
3rd   “On the Road Again”   Dick Boone

CREATIVE
1st   “Ready for the Fire”   Peter Florczak
2nd  “The Beach Runner”   Cari Cline
3rd   “Daisy + 2”   Dick Boone
HM   “Windmill”   John Kain

ASSIGNMENT
1st   “Reflecting Pool”   Peter Florczak
2nd  “Covert Antenna”   Robert Moreno
3rd   “Every Day Object”   Cari Cline
HM   “Circular Sunset”   Charles Freeman

​Judges: Jack Smith, Ken Ramsey & Tim Kirkland

​December DIGITAL 2018 COMPETITION

PICTORIAL
1st   “Yellow House on the Point”   Peter Florczak
2nd  “A Walk in the Park”   Steve Manchester
3rd   “Aztec Dancer”   Dick Boone
HM   “Remembering Our Fallen Heroes”   Brian Duchin
HM   “Gazing Sphere”   John Kain

MONOCHROME
1st   “High Street Kensington Station”   Steve Manchester
2nd  “Lazy Eye”   Brian Duchin
3rd   “Owls Head Lighthouse”   Dick Boone
3rd   “Wooden Framing”   Peter Florczak
HM   “Winter Bird Migration”   Peter Aradi
HM   “Reflections”   Charles Freeman

NATURE
1st   “Bent Tree”   Peter Florczak
2nd  “Brown Thrasher”   Dick Boone
3rd   “Gavial Crocodile”   John Kain
HM   “White Winged Dove”   Ken Emrie
HM   “Butterfly”   Tim Kirkland

ASSIGNMENT
1st   “I See the Light”   Charles Freeman
2nd  “Looking Up”   Dick Boone
2nd  “On Watch”   Peter Florczak
3rd   “Wilson County Courthouse Files”   Nancy Tschirhart-Brooks
HM   “Christmas Train”   Brian Duchin
HM   “Valley Forge”   John Kain
HM   “Ozark Pathway”   Trish Stone

CREATIVE
1st   “Smokin Globe”   Charles Freeman
2nd  “New Orleans Skyline”   John Kain
3rd   “Welcome to Rockport”   Ken Emrie
HM   “Copano Bay Causeway”   Dick Boone
HM   “Car Crazy”   Peter Florczak

Judges:  Brian Duchin, Steve Manchester and Robert Moreno

November PRINT 2018 COMPETITION

Judges:  Brian Duchin, Dick Boone and Peter Florczak  

PICTORIAL 
1st   “Chicago River View”   Peter Florczak
2nd  “Bouquet ’N Boots”   Tammy Kothe-Ramsey
3rd   “Leaving the Rock”   Dick Boone
HM   “Always Remembered”   Charles Freeman

MONOCHROME
1st   “Shiny Moon”   Charles Freeman
2nd  “A Tree in Elmendorf”   James Moseley
3rd   “Miquel the Scarecrow”   Nancy Tschirhart-Brooks
3rd   “Pipe into the Ocean”   Peter Florczak
HM   “Tower Between the Trees”   Steve Manchester

NATURE
1st   “Looking for Lunch”   Steve Manchester
2nd  “Golden Orb Spinner”   Trish Stone
3rd   “Bugs in my Beak”   Dick Boone
3rd   “Majestic”   Peter Florczak
HM   “Monarch Butterfly”   Nancy Tschirhart-Brooks

ASSIGNMENT
1st   “Old Red”   Trish Stone
2nd  “Colorful Controls”   Dick Boone
3rd   “In the Lead”   Peter Florczak
HM   “Spider Faucet”   Charles Freeman

CREATIVE
1st   “Three Spoons”   Dick Boone
2nd  “Head in the Clouds”   Peter Florczak
3rd   “Exploding Cascarone”   Steve Manchester

​October DIGITAL 2018 COMPETITION

PICTORIAL 
1st   “Grandpa’s Pocket Watch”   Brian Duchin 
2nd  “Monument Valley”   Tim Kirkland
3rd   “Grand Tetons”   Dick Boone
HM   “Tricolored Heron Reflection”   Ken Emrie
HM   “Hill Top Cafe”   Peter Florczak
HM   “Hey, Look Me Over”   Peter Aradi
 
MONOCHROME
1st   “Dock in the Round”   Peter Florczak
2nd  “Jamin’ “   Brian Duchin
2nd  “Ruger”   Ken Ramsey
3rd   “Diamond Head”   Peter Aradi
HM   “Chisos Mountains”   Dick Boone
HM   “Snow Leopard”   Jack Smith
HM   “Ornate Bridge”   Steve Manchester
 
NATURE
1st   “Great Egret and Nestlings”   Ken Emrie
2nd  “Tree Snake”   John Kain
3rd   “Mothers Protection”   Jack Smith
HM   “Long Beach”  Peter Florczak
HM   “5 Fungi”   Trish Stone 
 
ASSIGNMENT
1st   “Sunrise in a Window”   Peter Florczak
2nd  “The Window Washer”   Steve Manchester
3rd   “Coffee Shop Window and Reflection”   Dick Boone
HM   “Silhouette of a Modern Man”   Trish Stone
HM   “Window Reflection”   John Kain
 
CREATIVE
1st   “Paseo Del Rio”   Brian Duchin
1st   “Tattered Wings”   Holly Emrie
2nd  “Melting Modern Art”   Tim Kirkland
3rd   “Thru the Bamboo Fence”   Peter Florczak
3rd   “Artillery Park”   John Kain
HM   “Buddy”   Tammy Kothe-Ramsey 
HM   “Texas Bouquet”    Ken Emrie       
 
Judges: Brian Duchin, Steve Manchester and Robert Moreno  

September  PRINT 2018 COMPETITION

NATURE
1st   “Giant Swallowtail”   Steve Manchester
2nd  “Sunset on the Coast”   Peter Florczak
3rd   “Perched on a Lupine”   Jack Smith
HM   “The Eyes of the Assassin”   Cari Cline
HM   “Look Ma No Hands”   John Kain

ASSIGNMENT
1st   “Freshly Sharpened”   John Kain
2nd  “Primary Colors”   Cari Cline
3rd   “Scissors”   Steve Manchester
HM   “Sharp Teeth”   Peter Florczak

CREATIVE
1st   “Reflections in Utah”   Peter Florczak
1st   “Les Pauls”   John Kain
2nd  “51 Ford”   Cari Cline
3rd   “Bouquet”   Peter Aradi
HM   “A Rose by any Other Name”   Steve Manchester

MONOCHROME

1st   “Morning on the Rocks”   Peter Florczak
1st   “Pearl Stables”   John Kain
2nd  “Waiting in the Shadows”   Cari Cline
3rd   “Law Quadrangle”   Steve Manchester
HM   “Mission Wall”   Peter Aradi

PICTORIAL
1st   “Night Time at the Pearl”   Peter Florczak
2nd  “Gruene Hall Bar”  John Kain
3rd   “The Pearl at Night”   Steve Manchester
HM   “Zombie Apocalypse”   Cari Cline
HM   “Colorful Hanging Basket”   Jack Smith    

Judges: John Kain, Peter Florczak and Robert Moreno

August DIGITAL 2018 COMPETITION

PICTORIAL
1st    “White Sands Sunset” by Bill Hunsicker
2nd   “Storm Approaching” by John Kain
3rd    “No Parking” by Tim Kirkland
HM   “Milk Splash” by Brian Duchin 
HM   “Lunch Time” by Nancy Tschirhart-Brooks
HM   “Streets of Armenia” by Peter Florczak
HM   “Early Morning French Quarter” by Trish Stone
HM   “Elk” by Holly Emrie   
 
MONOCHROME
1st    “Stormy Weather” by Peter Florczak
2nd   “Mother Bridge” by John Kain
3rd    “Patterns in the Sand” by Bill Hunsicker 
HM   “Columns and Stairs” by Steve Manchester   
HM   “Waiting for Happy Hour” by Peter Aradi
HM   “Window Shopping” by Cari Cline
 
NATURE
1st    “Eagles Nest” by Jack Smith
2nd   “See Any Photographers” by Brian Duchin
3rd    “Yellow Crowned Night Heron” by Holly Emrie
HM   “Dinner” by Peter Florczak 
HM   “Shades of Violet” by Peter Aradi 
HM   “Hard at Work” by Cari Cline 
 
ASSIGNMENT
1st    “Waterfalls” by Jack Smith
2nd   “Strumin My Fenderstrat” by Nancy Tschirhart-Brooks
3rd    “Chain Bridge” by John Kain
HM   “Kapow” by Charles Freeman
HM   “Hurry Hurry” by Steve Manchester 
 
CREATIVE
1st    “Night On The Riverwalk” by Brian Duchin
2nd   “The Thunder Rolls” by John Kain
3rd    “Lighthouse At Sea” by Peter Florczak
HM   “Reflection” by Charles Freeman 
HM   “Corpus Christi Skyline” by Steve Manchester
HM   “Seed Pod” Holly Emrie 

Judges were:   Peter Florczak, Brian Duchin and Jack Smith

July  PRINT 2018 COMPETITION

PICTORIAL
1st    “Painting a Black Nose”   Steve Manchester
2nd   “Star Gazer”   Cari Cline
3rd    “St. Mattias Church”   John Kain
HM    “Twilight On Riverwalk”   Peter Aradi
HM    “Lighthouse Stairs"

MONOCHROME
1st    “Stairway View”   John Kain
2nd   “Driftwood at Sunset”   Peter Florzczak
3rd    “Tigress”   Cari Cline
HM    “Textures”   Dick Boone
HM    “Pondering”   Charles Freeman

NATURE
1st    “I Like Meese’s Pieces   Dick Boone
2nd   “ ‘Merica “   Charles Freeman
3rd    “Butterfly”  James Moseley
HM    “Oriole on a Twig”   Steve Manchester  
HM    “Crater Lake”   Peter Florczak
HM    “Blue Iguana”   John Kain

ASSIGNMENT
1st    “America Wreath”   Steve Manchester
2nd   “Yogi’s  Stars and Bars”   John Kain
3rd    “Marching for Respect”   Peter Florczak
HM    “Old Glory”  Dick Boone
HM    “Ring it Again”   Charles Freeman

CREATIVE
1st    “Lighthouse in a Tree”   Peter Florczak
2nd   “I Love Butterflys”   John Kain
3rd    “Riverwalk Impression”   Peter Aradi
HM    " Water Color View”   Charles Freeman
HM    “Lighthouse in the Storm”   Steve Manchester

Judges were: John Kain, Brian Duchin, and Robert Moreno

June DIGITAL 2018 COMPETITION

PICTORIAL
!st   “Texas Gully Washer”   Dick Boone
2nd “Torch to the Sky”   Nancy Tschirhart-Brooks
3rd  “Sentimental Journey”   Brian Duchin
HM  “Locked Up”   Charles Freeman
HM  “It’s Not Ballet”   Steve Manchester

MONOCHROME
1st   “Sago Palm”   Nancy Tschirhart-Brooks
2nd  “Austin Skyline”   Brian Duchin
3rd   “Summer Girl”   Cari Cline
HM   “Secure Parking”   Dick Boone
HM   “Foggy Trees”   Tim Kirkland

NATURE
1st   “Breakfast”   Tim Kirkland
2nd  “Osprey”   Dick Boone
3rd   “Ruffled Bluejay”   Steve Manchester
HM   “Ram”   Brian Duchin
HM   “Where is the Food”   Charles Freeman

ASSIGNMENT
1st   “59 Caddy”   Brian Duchin
2nd  “Nothing But Sky”   Charles Freeman
3rd   “Chicago Train”   Peter Florczak
HM   “Black Bud”   Tim Kirkland
HM   “Hot Rod”   Steve Manchester

CREATIVE
1st   “Old Cotton Gin”   Dick Boone
2nd  “Faded Mountains”   Charles Freeman
3rd   “Day Dreaming”   Cari Cline
HM   “Cody’s Dream”   John Kain
HM   “Eiffel Tower”   Steve Manchester

Judges were: Dick Boone, William Hunsicker and Tim Kirkland

May Print 2018 COMPETITION​

PICTORIAL
1st   “Ocean Fence”   Peter Florczak
1st   “Double Arches”   Jack Smith
2nd  “Mountain Top Pose”   Charles Freeman
3rd   “Baptistry, Florence” Peter Aradi
HM   “Mission Concepcion”   Dick Boone
HM   “Mission Concepcion Palms”   James Moseley

NATURE
1st   “Bear Claws”   Jack Smith
2nd  “Emerging Dragonfly”   Steve Manchester
3rd   “Egret Landing”   Dick Boone
HM   “I’m Watching You”   Charles Freeman
HM   “Sunflower”   James Moseley

CREATIVE
1st   “Light up my World”   Charles Freeman
2nd  “Galaxy 1854C”   Peter Aradi
2nd  “The New Wilford Hall Med. Cntr.”
3rd   “Waterfront Specials”   Peter Florczak
HM   “Little Red Flowers”   Steve Manchester

ASSIGNMENT
1st   “Mission Door”   James Moseley
2nd  “The Bells of San Juan”  Dick Boone
3rd   “Mission San Juan”   Peter Aradi
HM   “Window to the Mission”   Peter Florczak
HM   “San Jose Back Door”   Jack Smith

MONOCHROME
1st   “Orsay Museum”   Steve Manchester
2nd  “Stoney Beach”   Peter Florczak
3rd   “Tribute to Ansel Adams”   Peter Aradi
HM   “Fixer-Upper 4 Sale”   Dick Boone
HM   “What is on the Other Side”   Charles Freeman

​Judges were: Peter Florczak, Steve Manchester, and Jack Smith

April DIGITAL 2018 COMPETITION

PICTORIAL
1st   “Gyr Falcon”   Ken Emerie
2nd  “Alone in the Fog”   Peter Florczak
3rd   “Kayoto Aqueduct”   Helga Anderson
HM   “Old Meets New”   Brian Duchin
HM   “Sacred Heart Basilica”   Steve Manchester

MONOCHROME
1st   “The Eyes Have It”   Jack Smith
2nd  “Attack”   John Kain
3rd   “Rotunda”   Brian Duchin
HM   “El Mercado Kids”   Tim Kirkland
HM   “Gemini Series”   Monique Sullivan

NATURE
1st   “Clam Digging”   Jack Smith
2nd  “Big Horn Sheep”   Ken Emerie
3rd   “A Pair of Flamingos”   Steve Manchester
HM   “Falcon Profile”   John Kain
HM    "Pine Flowers”   James Moseley


ASSIGNMENT
1st   “First Responders”   James Moseley
2nd  “Burning Candle”   Dick Boone
2nd  “Evening by the Fire”   Peter Florczak 
3rd   “Sparklers”   Monique Sullivan
HM   “Flying Through Smoke and Fire”   Brian Duchin
HM   “Nice Hot Cuppa”   Trish Stone

CREATIVE
1st   “View Thru the Window”   Peter Florczak
2nd  “Cabbage”   Peter Aradi
3rd   “A Quarter Saved”   Brian Duchin
HM   “Image Through a Store Window”   Dick Boone
HM   “Lone Gull”   John Kain 

​Judges: Dick Boone, Steve Manchester, and Robert Moreno

March Print 2018 COMPETITION​

PICTORIAL
1st   “Gyr Falcon”   Ken Emerie
2nd  “Alone in the Fog”   Peter Florczak
3rd   “Kayoto Aqueduct”   Helga Anderson
HM   “Old Meets New”   Brian Duchin
HM   “Sacred Heart Basilica”   Steve Manchester

MONOCHROME 
1st   “The Eyes Have It”   Jack Smith
2nd  “Attack”   John Kain
3rd   “Rotunda”   Brian Duchin
HM   “El Mercado Kids”   Tim Kirkland
HM   “Gemini Series”   Monique Sullivan

NATURE
1st   “Clam Digging”   Jack Smith
2nd  “Big Horn Sheep”   Ken Emerie
3rd   “A Pair of Flamingos”   Steve Manchester
HM   “Falcon Profile”   John Kain
HM    "Pine Flowers”   James Moseley

ASSIGNMENT
1st   “First Responders”   James Moseley
2nd  “Burning Candle”   Dick Boone
2nd  “Evening by the Fire”   Peter Florczak 
3rd   “Sparklers”   Monique Sullivan
HM   “Flying Through Smoke and Fire”   Brian Duchin
HM   “Nice Hot Cuppa”   Trish Stone

CREATIVE
1st   “View Thru the Window”   Peter Florczak
2nd  “Cabbage”   Peter Aradi
3rd   “A Quarter Saved”   Brian Duchin
HM   “Image Through a Store Window”   Dick Boone
HM   “Lone Gull”   John Kain 

February DIGITAL 2018 COMPETITION

PICTORIAL
1st    "Mediterranean Sunset”   Bill Hunsicker
2nd   “Big Chief”   Susan Bell
2nd   “Portraiture Cammy”   Bobby McKinney
3rd    “Family Reunion”   Steve Manchester  
HM    “Light Painting Statue in Austin”   John Kain
HM    “Rabbit Ram”   Monique Sullivan

MONOCHROME
1st    “Star Lily”   Steve Manchester
2nd   “Beauty is in the Eye of…”   Dick Boone
2nd   “Strung Out”   Robert Moreno
3rd    “Chicago Highrises”   Peter Florczak
HM    “Waiting for Wind”   Charles Freeman
HM    “Winter Wonderland”   Bill Hunsicker 

NATURE
1st    “Looking for a Meal”   Peter Florczak
2nd   “Hummer”   Brian Duchin
3rd    “Eyebrow Snake”   Steve Manchester
HM    “Tattered Wings”   Holly Emrie
HM    “Waiting Patiently”   Charles Freeman

ASSIGNMENT
1st    “State Capitol”   Brian Duchin
1st    “Church Arches”   Peter Florczak
2nd   “Arches”   Dick Boone
3rd    “Roman Aqueduct”   Bill Hunsicker
3rd    “Arches”   Tim Kirkland
HM    “Arches Over the Seine”   Steve Manchester
HM    “Town Lake”   Monique Sullivan

CREATIVE
1st    “To Much Speed”   John Kain
2nd   “Water Rose”   Brian Duchin
3rd    “Swallow Tail Color”   Holly Emrie
HM    “Parisian Rofftops”   Bill Hunsicker
HM    “Christmas Night Ride”   Tim Kirkland 

Robert Moreno, Jack Smith and Steve Manchester were the judges.  

                
​                        January Print 2018 COMPETITION​

PICTORIAL
1st  "Skylight in Color"   Peter Florczak
1st  "Snowy Tree"   James Moseley
2nd "Chapel Windows"   Steve Manchester
3rd  "Cruise Ship Sunset"   Peter Aradi
HM  "Lines"   John Kain

ASSIGNMENT
​1st  "Art Deco Perfume Bottles"   James Moseley
2nd "Bottle Bench"   Peter Florczak
​3rd  "Luckenbach Beer"   Jack Smith

NATURE
1st  "Little Blue Heron"   Jack Kain
2nd "Rocky Shore Line"   Peter Florczak
3rd "Texas Buck"   Jack Smith
HM "Red Plumeria"   Peter Aradi
HM "Backyard Winter Wonderland"   Nancy Tschirhart-Brooks
HM "Butterfly Face"   Steve Manchester

MONOCHROME
1st  "Reflections in Boerne"   Peter Florczak
2nd "East End London"   Steve Manchester
3rd "Mountain Village"   Peter Aradi
HM "Iconic Skyline"   John Kain
HM "Christmas in Michigan"   James Moseley

CREATIVE
1st   "Hat Maker's Stand"   Peter Aradi
2nd  "Military Macaw"   John Kain
3rd  "Patterns in Black & White"   Peter Florczak
HM  "Ephemeral Lilly"   Steve Manchester

Judges were Brian Duchin, Bill Hunsicker and Tim Kirkland

December DIGITAL 2017 COMPETITION

 PICTORIAL 
1st   “Golden Falcon”   John Kain
2nd  “Sunset in the Bay”   Peter Florczak
2nd  “Ripples in the Reflections”   Bill Hunsicker
3rd   “Zen Garden”   Peter Aradi
3rd   “Bosque Del Apache Sunrise”   Ken Emrie
HM   “Slow Night at the Mercado”   Tim Kirkland

MONOCHROME
1st   “Driftwood in the Desert”   Peter Florczak
2nd  “Chinese Stone Garden”   Peter Aradi
3rd   “Zion National Park”   John Kain
3rd   “Apartment House”   Steve Manchester
HM   “Mushrooms”   Mary Hunsicker

NATURE
1st   “Abbey Road Impersonators”   Jack Smith
2nd  “Sunrise Along the Coast”   Peter Florczak
3rd   “A Mothers Touch”   Ken Emrie
HM   “Tree Frog”   Mary Hunsicker
HM   “Backlit Dogface”   Steve Manchester  

TRAVEL
1st   " Beautiful Day in Maine”   Peter Florczak
2nd  “Sunrise at Portland Head Lighthouse”  Dick Boone  
3rd   “Mount Rushmore”   Jack Smith
HM   “Maine Pier”   Tim Kirkland 

ASSIGNMENT
1st   “Fall in North Carolina”   John Kain
2nd  “Christmas Decorations”   Tim Kirkland
2nd  “Self Portrait”   James Moseley
3rd   “Making it Round”   Dick Boone
HM   “Mosaista Shop”   Nancy Tschirhart-Brooks
HM   “In the Bubble”   Peter Florczak

CREATIVE
1st   “Morning Liftoff”   Ken Emrie
1st   “Big Bend Bluebonnet”   Peter Florczak
2nd  “The Pollinator”   Bill Hunsicker
2nd  “Trans Siberian Orchestra”   John Kain
3rd   “Market Square”   Peter Aradi
3rd   “Flashes of Light”   Brian Duchin
HM   “Nutcracker”   Dick Boone

November  PRINT 2017 COMPETITION

PICTORIAL 
1st   "Tennessee Aquarium”   John Kain
2nd  “Columbian Glory”   Peter Florczak
3rd   “Sunset Ride”   Peter Aradi
HM   “Proud Longhorn”   James Moseley

ASSIGNMENT 
1st   “Competitive”   Steve Manchester
2nd  “Wrong Way Issac”   John Kain
3rd   “Jiu-Jitsu Class”   Jack Smith
No HM

MONOCHROME
1st   “State Street Clock”   Peter Florczak
2nd  “Princeton Chapel”   Peter Aradi
2nd  “Balboa Park”   John Kain
3rd   “Park Avenue, Arches Natl. Park"   Dick Boone
3rd   “Storm’s a Comin’”   Steve Manchester
HM   “Mountain Lion Portrait”   Jack Smith

CREATIVE
1st   “Fantasy Forest”  Peter Aradi
2nd  “Scatha the Dragon”   John Kain
3rd   "Closed for the Season”   Peter Florczak
3rd   “On the Wing”   Steve Manchester
HM   “West of Big Bend”   Dick Boone

TRAVEL
1st   “Dancing the Night Away”   Peter Florczak
2nd  “Ramen Shop”   Peter Aradi
3rd   “Evening in Paris”   Steve Manchester
HM   “Downtown Magdalena”

NATURE
1st   “Hey You”   John Kain
2nd  “Plumeria”   Peter Aradi
2nd  “Big Horn Ram”   Jack Smith
3rd   “Pipevine Swallowtail”   Steve Manchester
HM   “Duckling”   Dick Boone

 October DIGITAL 2017 COMPETITION

PICTORIAL
1st   “Lupines”  Bill Hunsicker
2nd  “Lighting Whelk Sea Shell”
3rd   “Flowering Hosta”  Steve Manchester
HM   “Dining at the Pearl”  Dick Boone

MONOCHROME
1st   “A Pieceful Scene”  (sic)  Peter Florczak
2nd  “Sitting Pretty”  John Kain
2nd  “Red Fox Pup”  Jack Smith
3rd   “Country Church”  Tim Kirkland
HM   “Barn Find”  Brian Duchin
HM   “Sitting Alone”  Mary Hunsicker

NATURE
1st   “High Alert”  Jack Smith
2nd  “There Always Seems to be One”  Dick Boone
2nd  “Reed Glacier”  Steve Manchester
3rd   “Resting Bee”  Mary Hunsicker
3rd   “In the Jungles of Oklahoma”  James Moseley
HM   “King of the Plains”  Peter Florczak

PHOTOJOURNALISM
1st   “Soccer Action”  Steve Manchester
2nd  “Made U Look”  Jack Smith
3rd   “Where’s the Fish Daddy?”  Brian Duchin
HM   “Rodeo Ride”  Mary Hunsicker

ASSIGNMENT  
1st   “Freedom Tower”  Brian Duchin
2nd  “The Austonian”  Bill Hunsicker
2nd  “Old Ma Bell Building”  Nancy Tschirhart-Brooks
3rd   “New York, New York Hotel”  John Kain
HM   “Tall Building”  Dick Boone
HM   “NYC Upper Eastside”  Jack Smith

CREATIVE
1st   “Night Photography”  Peter Florczak 
2nd  “Parfait Rose”  John Kain
3rd   “Lily Bouquet” Steve Manchester
HM   “Alien Birth”  Dick Boone

​Judges:  Jack Smith, Steve Manchester and Dick Boone.

September PRINT 2017 COMPETITION

PICTORIAL
1st   “Maine Lighthouse Reflection”   Peter Florczak
2nd  “Brindle Longhorn”   James Moseley
2nd  “Purple Lily”   Jack Smith
3rd   “The New Wilford Hall”   Steve Manchester
HM   “Forbidden City”   Peter Aradi

ASSIGNMENT
1st   “Texas Beer Choices”   Jack Smith
2nd  “Big Choice of Beer”   Peter Florczak
3rd   “Octoberfest - Scary Fun”   Nancy Tschirhart-Brooks
HM   “Beer-B-Q”    John Kain

MONOCHROME
1st   “Bee in Space”   John Kain
1st   “Airport Rail”   Steve Manchester
2nd  “Boats Docked in the Fog”   Peter Florczak
3rd   “Take My Picture”   Peter Aradi
3rd   “Happy Memories Bring a Tear”   Nancy Tschirhart-Brooks
HM   “White Tiger”  Jack Smith

NATURE
1st   “Muddy Cub”   Jack Smith
2nd  “Zebra Longwing”   Steve Manchester
3rd   “Dragonfly”   James Moseley
HM   “Sunset in the Woods”   Peter Florczak

PHOTOJOURNALISM
1st   “Feeding the Pigeons”   Steve Manchester
2nd  “Key West Kissing Sailor Monument”   Peter Florczak
3rd   “Taking a Shopping Break in the Shade”   John Kain
3rd   “Sibling Love”   Jack Smith
HM   “New Restaurant in the Old City”   Peter Aradi

CREATIVE 
1st   “Dragon Spout”   Peter Aradi
1st   “St, Irmin’s Hotel”   Steve Manchester
2nd  “Prayer Candles”   John Kain
3rd   “Back Woods Art”   Peter Florczak
no HM

Judges were:  John Kain, Tim Kirkland and Mary Hunsicker.

 August DIGITAL 2017 COMPETITION

PICTORIAL
1st   “Ocean View”   Peter Florczak
2nd  “St. Marys Lake”   Bill Hunsicker
3rd   “Three Kinds Glacier NP”  Mary Hunsicker
3rd   “Red Velvet Chair”   Tim Kirkland
HM   “Raigoji Temple Garden" Peter Aradi

MONOCHROME
1st   “Black and White Tiger”   Mary Hunsicker
2nd  “Desert View Watch Tower”   Dick Boone
3rd   “Chinese Dancer”   Bill Hunsicker
HM   “Monastery Corridor at Eiheij”   Peter Aradi
HM   “Airport Reflections”  Steve Manchester

NATURE  
1st   “Katmai Wrestling”   Jack Smith
2nd  “Painted Bunting”   Mary Hunsicker
3rd   “Bluejay”   Dick Boone
3rd   “Breakfast”   Brian Duchin
HM   “Rocky Mountain Sunrise”   Norma

TRAVEL
1st   “Rainbow Springs Waterfall”   Bill Hunsicker
2nd  “Maine Lighthouses Tour”   Dick Boone
2nd  “Windsor Castle Guards”   Brian Duchin
3rd   “Bamboo Bridge”   Peter Florczak
HM   “Multnomah Falls”   Norma

ASSIGNMENT
1st   “Inside the Eiffel Tower”   Steve Manchester
2nd  “Inside Smith Thomas Clock”   John Kain
2nd  “Float Plane Pilot”   Jack Smith
3rd   “Old Travel Trailer”   Tim Kirkland
HM   “In the Witte”   Bill Hunsicker

CREATIVE 
1st   “A Wedding Dream”   Peter Florczak
2nd  “Honoring Our Veterans”   Brian Duchin
3rd   “Masks at Market Square”   Peter Aradi
HM   “Green Sea Turtles”  John Kain

​Judges:  Robert Moreno, Bill Hunsicker and Peter Florczak

July PRINT 2017 COMPETITION
​
PICTORIAL
1st   “Austin Alley Art”    Peter Florczak
2nd  “Spittin’ Image”   Dick Boone
2nd  “Peacock”   John Kain
3rd   “Fireworks Display”   Steve Manchester
3rd   “Kissing Praire Dogs”   James Moseley

TRAVEL
1st   “Balanced Boulder”   Dick Boone
1st   “Carmel Mission Basilica”   John Kain
2nd  “St. Pancras Station”   Steve Manchester
3rd   “In Awe of Nature’s Beauty”   Nancy Tschirhart-Brooks
HM   “Arm Full of Monkeys”   Peter Florczak

NATURE
1st   “Laying Eggs”   Steve Manchester
2nd  “Sitting on my Laurels”   John Kain
3rd   “Rocky Mountain Elk in Rut”   Norma
HM   “Cat on the Move”   Dick Boone

CREATIVE
1st   “Iron Sculpture”   Dick Boone
1st   “A Boy and His Ball”   John Kain
2nd  “Ghost Town Church”   Peter Florczak
2nd  “Cosmic Lily”   Steve Manchester

ASSIGNMENT
1st   “Missing Man Monument”   John Kain
2nd  “Vietnam Scout Dogs”   Dick Boone
2nd  “Father of Texas Monument”   James Moseley
3rd   “Torch of Friendship”   Norma
HM   “Edith Cavel”   Steve Manchester

PICTORIAL MONOCHROME
1st   “Into the Light”   Peter Florczak
2nd  “Knight in Shining Armor”   John Kain
3rd   “Empty Hanger”   Dick Boone
3rd   “The Walkie-Talkie Building”   Steve Manchester
HM   “Park Plaza Hotel”   James Moseley

​Judges: Tim Kirkland, Brian Duchin and John Kain

June DIGITAL 2017 COMPETITION
PICTORIAL COLOR
1st    “Grand Tetons”   Bill Hunsicker
2nd   “Surfing into the Sunset”   Brian Duchin
2nd   “Cabbage White”   Steve Manchester
3rd    “Shop Talk”   Peter Aradi
3rd    “Sunset at the Beach”   Mary Hunsicker
HM    “Tetons Framed”   Peter Florczak
 
PICTORIAL MONOCHROME
1st    “WW1 German Pilot”    Dick Boone
2nd   “Low Clouds at Tunnel View”    Brian Duchin
3rd    “Solitude”    Peter Florczak
HM    “Sand Patterns”    Mary Hunsicker
HM    “Desert Tree”    Tim Kirkland
 
NATURE
1st    “Moving Day”    Dick Boone
1st    “Sad Badger”   Tim Kirkland
2nd   “Clinging”    Steve Manchester
3rd    “Colorful Bridalvail Falls”    John Kain
HM    “Bee on a Thistle”    Nancy T Brooks
 
PHOTOJOURNALISM
1st    “Juggling for the Crowd”    Peter Florczak
1st    “Bad Bull”    Tim Kirkland”
2nd   “Making His Statement”    Dick Boone
3rd    “Close Encounter”    Brian Duchin
HM    “Close Look into a Bear’s Mouth”   Mary Hunsicker
HM    “Gull Glamor Photography in Queensland”    Bill Hunsicker
 
ASSIGNMENT
1st    “Enjoying the View”    Brian Duchin
2nd   “Photo Time”    Sam Bressi
3rd    “Beach Shelter”    Mary Hunsicker
HM    “Bridge to No Where”    Peter Florczak
 
CREATIVE
1st    “C47”    Tim Kirkland
2nd   “Corvette Salute”    John Kain
3rd    “In Search of a Rider”    Bill Hunsicker
HM    “Bridge Over Flower Water”    Brian Duchin

Judges were: Ernie Clyma, Dick Boone, and Robert Moreno

May PRINT 2017 COMPETITION
ASSIGNMENT 
1st    “Walkway to Tetons”  Mary Hunsicker
2nd   “Gated Community”   Peter Florczak
3rd    “Splitrail Fence”   John Kain
3rd    “The Old Ranch”   William Hunsicker
HM    “Goliad Mission Fence”   Tim Kirkland
HM    “The Lock Fence”   Steve Manchester

PHOTOJOURNALISM
1st    “Checking for Lice”   Peter Florczak
1st    “Emergency on the Vegas Strip”   John Kain
2nd   “A Different View”   Mary Hunsicker
2nd   “Winning the Ball”   Steve Manchester
3rd    “Our Diverse Neighborhood”   Jack Smith
HM    “Gymnist in the Garden”   William Hunsicker

PICTORIAL COLOR
1st    “Evening at Arches”   Mary Hunsicker
2nd   “Wrong Side of the Tracks”   Peter Florczak
3rd    “Arches National Park”   Jack Smith
HM    “Lit by the I-Pad”   Steve Manchester

NATURE
1st    “Well Rooted”   Peter Florczak
1st    “Painted Bunting”   William Hunsicker
2nd   “Scarlet Tanager”   Mary Hunsicker
2nd   “You Don’t Say”   Steve Manchester
3rd    “Cacti"  Tim Kirkland
HM   “Camouflaged Rock Parka Pidgeon” John Kain

PICTORIAL MONOCHROME
1st    “Waiting for the Cathedral to Open”   Peter Florczak
1st    “Buggy Business”   Mary Hunsicker
2nd   “Jurassic Park Trees”   John Kain
3rd    “Tiger”   William Hunsicker
HM    “Cestohowa Church”   Tim Kirkland
HM    “Grand Tetons Barn” Jack Smith

CREATIVE
1st    “New York City in the Round”   Peter Florczak
1st    “Psychedelic Jag”   John Kain
2nd   “Evening Glow”   Mary Hunsicker
2nd   “Extraordinary Lily”   Steve Manchester
3rd    “Northern Parule Bathing”   William Hunsicker

Judges were: Mary Hunsicker, Steve Manchester and Tim Kirkland​

April DIGITAL 2017 COMPETITION
COLOR
1st    “Place to Pray”    John Kain
1st    “Lily and Bud”    Steve Manchester
2nd   “Evening”    Bill Hunsicker
2nd   “Striking”    Jack Smith
3rd    “Columbine with Bee”    Mary Hunsicker
HM    “Boat Waiting”    Peter Florczak

MONOCHROME
1st    “Maori Challenge”    Bill Hunsicker
2nd   “Backyard Bandit”    Dick Boone
3rd    “Majestic” John Kain
HM    “Fuzzy”    Mary Hunsicker

NATURE
1st    “Busy Bees”    Bill Hunsicker
2nd   “A Misty Day”    Peter Florczak
3rd    “Black and Yellow”    Steve Manchester
HM    “Curious Bird”    Mary Hunsicker

TRAVEL
1st    “9-!! Reflecting”    John Kain
2nd   “Corpus Christi”    Monique Sullivan
3rd    “Walkway thru the Amazon”    Peter Florczak
HM    “Changing of the Guard”    Brian Duchin

ASSIGNMENT
1st    “Orange Plus”    Dick Boone
2nd   “Resting”    Steve Manchester
3rd    “Orange Tiger Lily”    John Kain
3rd    “The Alamo”    Monique Sullivan
HM    “Ancient Art”    Mary Hunsicker

CREATIVE
1st    “Color Feast”    Brian Duchin
1st    “Street Scene”    Steve Manchester
2nd   “Hibiscus”    John Kain
3rd    “Poppy”    Mary Hunsicker
3rd    “Indian Paint Brushes”    Tim Kirkland
HM    “Lone Rider”    Dick Boone   

​Judges: Peter Florczak, Robert Moreno, Brian Duchin.

March PRINT 2017 COMPETITION
TRAVEL
1st    “The Joy of Travel”     Peter Florczak
2nd   “San Miguel Mission”  Dick Boone
3rd    “Arches”   Mary Hunsicker
HM    “Sydney Opera House”   Bill Hunsicker

PICTORIAL COLOR
1st    “Colorado in September”   Jack Smith
2nd    "AF Academy Chapel at Sunrise”  Dick Boone
3rd    “Teton Fall”   Bill Hunsicker
3rd    “Amazon Jungle Lodge”   Peter Florczak
HM    “Rose”    Mary Hunsicker 

ASSIGNMENT
1st    “Ugly Rooms”    Dick Boone
2nd   “Where is the Eye”   Peter Florczak
2nd   “Momma Loves Me”   Jack Smith
3rd    “Pssst, Got the Key”  Bill Hunsicker
3rd    “Sea Weed”   Mary Hunsicker

NATURE
1st   “Symbol of Yellowstone”   Jack Smith
2nd  “Grizzly” Bill Hunsicker
3rd   “Jungle Moods”   Peter Florczak
HM  “Whooping Crane”  Mary Hunsicker

MONOCHROME
1st    “AF Academy Chapel”   Dick Boone
2nd   “Cartagena Square”   Peter Florczak
2nd   “Full Moon in Arches”   Jack Smith
3rd    “Doors into History”   Bill Hunsicker
3rd    “Window View”   Mary Hunsicker

CREATIVE
1st    “Peaceful Evening”   Bill Hunsicker
2nd   “Moonrise over the Valley”    Peter Florczak
3rd     "Lone Poppy”   Mary Hunsicker
HM    “Not Homeless, Walking to San Francisco”   Dick Boone

Judges were:  Dick Boone, Brian Duchin and Ernie Clyma
Those Categories without HM had no more entries
​

​February DIGITAL 2017 COMPETITION
​PICTORIAL
1st   “Oceanside”      Robert Moreno
2nd  “Morning in Yellowstone”    Peter Florczak
3rd   “Festival of Lights”    John Kain
HM   “Sunset at the Very Large Array”    Dick Boone
HM   “Sunset Parasailing”    Tim Kirkland

MONOCHROME
1st    “Resonator”    Robert Moreno
2nd   “Desert Tree”    Bill Hunsicker
3rd    “Marines Attack”   Tim Kirkland
3rd    “Steps”    Mary Hunsicker
HM    “Train Tunnel”    Steve Manchester

NATURE
1st    “Caterpillar”    Mary Hunsicker
2nd   “Blending-In"    Dick Boone
3rd    “Spoonbill”    John Kain
HM    “Missing Ear but Still Standing”    Jack Smith

PHOTOJOURNALISM
1st    “911”    Robert Moreno
2nd   “OOOOPPS-1”    Bill Hunsicker
3rd    “Yellowstone Traffic Jam”    Jack Smith
HM    “Protestor Detained”    Patrick Murray

ASSIGNMENT
1st    “Bigboy”    Jack Smith
2nd   “Mother and Newborn Calf”    Steve Manchester
2nd   “Three Pair”    Tim Kirkland
3rd    “Bessey Posing”    Peter Florczak
HM    “Rooster Crowing”    Mary Hunsicker
HM    “Texas Longhorn”    James Moseley

CREATIVE
1st     "Aviation Cadet”    Brian Duchin
2nd    “Simply Fall”    Bill Hunsicker
3rd     “Buffalo on the Plains”   Peter Florczak
HM     “Cosmic Rose”    Dick Boone    

​Judges:  Bill Hunsicker, Robert Moreno, and Steve Manchester

January PRINT 2017 COMPETITION

PICTORIAL MONOCHROM
1st    “Pueblo Dwelling”             Peter Florczak
2nd   “More Glass Makes More Reflections”    Dick Boone
3rd    “Walking Bridge”    Steve Manchester
3rd    “Seeds”      Mary Hunsicker
HM    “Crashing Waves”   John Kain
 
CREATIVE
1st    “Voodoo Moon”          Peter Florczak
2nd   “T-Bucket Over the Moon”  David Finell
3rd    “Popler Leaf”      Steve Manchester
3rd    “Big Bend Longhorn Drive”    John Kain
HM    “Gull in the Sun”    William Hunsicker
 
NATURE
1st    “Blue Bird”      Mary Hunsicker
1st    “White Wolf”   Dick Boone
2nd   “Pensive”       Steve Manchester
3rd    “Rainbow Lorikeet”    John Kain
HM   “Ladybug on Indian Blanket”     Jack Smith
 
PHOTOJOURNALISM
1st    “You Can Climb in the Garden of the Gods”    William Hunsicker
1st    “Sunset Surfing the North Shore”    John Kain
2nd   “Cabin on the Yampa River”    Jack Smith
2nd   “OMG There's a Buffalo in the Yard”    Peter Florczak
3rd    “Thirsty Squirrel”   Mary Hunsicker
HM    “Highland Cow and Calf”   Dick Boone
 
PICTORIAL COLOR
1st    “A Sad Stare”     Peter Florczak
2nd   “The Dancer”     Mary Hunsicker
2nd   “Coastal Lighthouse”   John Kain
3rd    “Winter Sunset”   William Hunsicker
3rd    “Only the Strong Survive”   Dick Boone
HM    “AT-6”    David Finell
 
ASSIGNMENT
1st    “Fixer Upper for Sale”     John Kain
1st    “Victorian Mansion”      Mary Hunsicker
2nd   “Purple House”    Steve Manchester
2nd   “Really Well Maintained”    Dick Boone
3rd    “House of God”    David Finell
HM    “Old Stone House with Bluebonnets”
HM    “Peek-A-Boo”     Peter Florczak

​Judges were, Peter Florczak, John Kain and Donna Vaughan.

DECEMBER DIGITAL 2016 COMPETITION
PICTORIAL COLOR
1st   Holly Emrie "Only in a Dream"
2nd   Bill Hunsicker "In the Shire"
3rd   Mary Hunsicker "That was a Good Joke"
HM   Ken Emrie  "Snowfall on the Old San Miguel Mission"

PICTORIAL MONOCHROME
1st    Bill Hunsicker "Unknown Buddhist"
2nd   Mary Hunsicker "Lizard"
3rd    Dick Boone  "Eyes of the Hunter"
HM   Jack Smith  "Love of Reading begins early in Life"

CREATIVE
1st   John Kain "Beautiful Ride on a Dreary Day"
2nd   Dick Boone "Battling the Ravages of Time"
3rd    Mary Hunsicker "Popping Poppy"
HM    Steve Manchester "Exotic Leaves"

ASSIGNMENT
1st    Peter Florczak "Night Bird"
2nd   John Kain "Fishing on Caddo Lake"
3rd    Bill Hunsicker "Cottonwood Color"
HM    Dick Boone "Oxbow Bend"

PHOTOJOURNALISM
1st    Jack Smith "Iron Dog"
2nd   Dean Heller "Important People"
3rd    Bill Hunsicker "Bola Welcome"
HM    Dick Boone "Waiting on Old Faithful"

NATURE
1st    Tim Kirkland "Robber Fly"
2nd   Jack Smith  "Playful Cubs"
3rd    Steve Manchester  "Julia Longwing"
HM    Bull Hunsicker "Collared Lory"

The judges were: Michelle Behrends, Jack Smith, and Jim Mosley

NOVEMBER PRINT 2016 COMPETITION
CREATIVE
1st    “Path to Poseidon’s Playground”    Dick Boone
2nd   “Color”   Bill Hunsicker
3rd    “Canoe in a Dream”    Peter Florczak
HM    “Rolling Hills”   Mary Hunsicker

NATURE 
1st   “Framed Monument”   Peter Florczak
2nd  “Cub Standing Tall”   Jack Smith
3rd   “Red Dragonfly”   Steve Manchester
HM   “Midway Geyser Basin”   Bill Hunsicker

PICTORIAL
1st    “Portland Head Sunrise”   Dick Boone
2nd   “Oxbow Bend in Fall”   Mary Hunsicker
3rd    “Sunrise in Monument Valley”   Jack Smith
HM    “Dancing Around the Monument”   Peter Florczak

MONOCHROME
1st    “Rope Wall”  Mary Hunsicker
2nd   “Monumental Landscape”   Peter Florczak
2nd   “Hummer”   Bill Hunsicker
3rd    “AF Academy Chapel”   Dick Boone
HM    “Monument Valley AZ”   Jack Smith

ASSIGNMENT
1st    “Piercing Eye”   James Moseley
2nd   “The Escalator”   Bill Hunsicker
3rd    “Esther Follies”   Peter Florczak
HM    “Eagles Flight School”   Jack Smith

PHOTOJOURNALISM
1st    “Momma’s Catch”   Jack Smith
2nd   “Tourist Hot Spot”   Mary Hunsicker
2nd   “Celebrating Dia de los Muertos”  Dick Boone
3rd    “Morning at the Pond”   Steve Manchester
HM    “Honduran River Crossing”   Peter Florczak

Judges were Mary Hunsicker, Brian Duchin and Jack Smith

OCTOBER  DIGITAL 2016 COMPETITION
PICTORIAL COLOR
1st   “Flyover at Sunset” Peter Florczak
2nd   “Portland Head Lighthouse”  Dick Boone
3rd    “Brown Pelican”  Ken Emrie
HM    “Jack”  Brian Duchin

PICTORIAL MONOCHROME
1st    “Lonely Tree”  Mary Hunsicker
2nd   “Pieta”    John Kain
3rd    “Senor”   Brian Duchin
HM    “Broken Headlights”   Dick Boone

CREATIVE
1st    “Thunderbirds”   Brian Duchin
1st    “Bird in Bottle Brush”   Holly Emrie
2nd   “Alter Ego”   Earl Goodson
3rd    “Sunrise Near Lewis Falls” Bill Hunsicker
HM    “Park Avenue Arches National Park”   Dick Boone

ASSIGNMENT
1st    “Electric Night Sky”   Jack Smith
2nd   “Inside the Lighthouse Light”   Dick Boone
3rd    “Confused Hookups”   Peter Florczak
HM    “World’s Tackiest Lantern”   Earl Goodson

PHOTOJOURNALISM
1st    “Tumble”   Brian Duchin
2nd   “No Peeing on the Monument”   Peter Florczak
3rd    “Hanging Tree”   James Moseley
HM    “Nanjing Massacre Remembered”   Earl Goodson

NATURE
1st    “Soaking Up the Sun”   Brian Duchin
1st    “Foxy Lady”   Jack Smith
2nd   “Grand Prismatic Spring”   Bill Hunsicker
3rd    “Green Eyes”   Tim Kirkland
HM    “Waimea Canyon”  John Kain

The judges were: Brian Duchin, Steve Manchester (alias Steve Miller), and Peter Florczak

SEPTEMBER PRINT 2016 COMPETITION
PICTORIAL COLOR
1st  “1936 Humpback Ford”   William Hunsicker
2nd “Franz Joseph Glacier”    Mary Hunsicker
3rd  “Hungry Mouths”    Earl Goodson
HM  “Chrysler”    Peter Florczak

PICTORIAL MONOCHROME 
1st   “Reflections in Dirty Windows”  Dick Boone
2nd  “Butterfly Monochrome”   Earl Goodson
3rd   “Skyscraper”     Steve Manchester
HM   “Great White Egret”   Bill Hunsicker

NATURE 
1st    “Whispering Sweet Nothings”   James Moseley
1st    “Rain Lily and Friend”   Steve Manchester
2nd   “Yellowstone Wild Life”   Peter Florczak
3rd    “Reddish Heron in Evening”  Bill Hunsicker
HM    “Scrub Jay”   Mary Hunsicker

CREATIVE
1st    “Pioneers of the Past”   Mary Hunsicker
2nd   “Faded Voyage”   Peter Florczak
2nd   “Colorado Sunset”   Bill Hunsicker
3rd    “Another Era”    Dick Boone
HM    “San Fernando”   Tim Kirkland

PHOTOJOURNALISM
1st    “Spying on the Neighbors”   Steve Manchester
2nd   “A Turn to Far”   Tim Kirkland
3rd    “Lobster Catchers”   Dick Boone
HM    “Bus Ride with the Town Cryer”   Mary Hunsicker

ASSIGNMENT
1st    “Tools of the Trade”   Steve Manchester
2nd   “Grinder”   Tim Kirkland
3rd    “Tools of the Fisherman”   Dick Boone
HM    “Blacksmith Tools”   John Kain
Judges for this DIGITAL competition: Brian Duchen, ohn Kain & Ernie Clyma

AUGUST  DIGITAL 2016 COMPETITION
Pictorial Color Digital
1st Mary Hunsicker - Waves Breaking on Pancake Rocks
2nd Peter Florczak - Early Light
3rd Brian Duchen - Watching
HM Dick Boone - One of Many at Mamoth Geyser

Monochrome Digital
1st Bill Hunsicker - Syndey Harbor
2nd Mary Hunsicker - Twisted Tree
3rd Peter Florczak - Boat Still Life
HM John Kain - Lake Reflection

Nature Digital
1st Ken Emerie - Cattle Egret
2nd Dean Heller - Bad Medicene
3rd Steve Manchester - Yellow Crowned Night Heron
HM Brian Duchen - Hitching a Ride

Journalism Digital
1st Brian Duchen - Round Up-1
2nd Dean Heller - You are from Where
3rd Steve Manchester - The Kiss
HM Peter Florczak - Signs Of The Times

Assignment Digital
1st Brian Duchen - Oreos Are King
2nd Peter Florczak - Famous Chocolate
3rd Dick Boone - Famous Amos
HM

Creative Digital
1st Eric Schoodergand - Morning Walk
2nd Brian Duchen - Classic-1
3rd Peter Florczak - Ghostly
3rd Dick Boone - 63 Galaxie
3rd Mary Hunsicker - Night Blossom
HM - Steve Manchester - Bold Lily

Judges
Brian Duchen, Donna Vaughan, & Bill Hunsicker

JULY PRINT 2016 COMPETITION
PHOTOJOURNALISM  
1st “In the Air” Peter Florczak
2nd “Climbing in the Park” Mary Hunsicker
3rd “Tossing Shingles" Steve Manchester
HM “Cog Train Ride Up Pikes Peak” Dick Boone

PICTORIAL MONOCHROME
1st “Bison on the Range” Peter Florczak
2nd “Rose in Rain” Mary Hunsicker
3rd “Mountain Cascade” William Hunsicker
HM “Trestle Bridge” Steve Manchester

ASSIGNMENT
1st “Stix and Stones” Dick Boone
2nd “Sacrifice in the Desert” John Kain
3rd “Rocks & Roots” Mary Hunsicker
HM “Wood, Stone, Wire” Tim Kirkland

CREATIVE
1st “Nascence” Eric Schoondergang
1st “Blue and Yellow Lily” Steve Manchester
2nd “Lori Keets” Mary Hunsicker
3rd “Tis to Dream” John Kain
HM “Cattle Swirl” Peter Florczak

PICTORIAL COLOR
1st “Busy Reflecting” Mary Hunsicker
1st “Mission Bay Blue” John Kain
2nd “Clear Mountain Lake” Bill Hunsicker
3rd “Mission Cross” Peter Florczak
HM “Wonder What’s in There” Ernie Clyma

NATURE
1st “Lurking in the Grass” John Kain
2nd "Little Red Fox” William Hunsicker
3rd “White Peacock” Mary Hunsicker
HM “A Touch of Pink” Ernie Clyma

Judges were, Jake Pratt, John Kain and Peter Florczak

JUNE DIGITAL 2016 COMPETITION
PICTORIAL COLOR
1st "Caprock Canyons Sunset” Ken Emrie
2nd “Hands Up” Brian Duchin
2nd “Colorful Caterpillar” Steve Manchester
3rd “Town Marshal” Dick Boone
HM “Sunrise in the Mountains” Peter Florczak

PHOTOJOURNALISM
1st "Barrel Racing at its Best” John Kain
1st “High Load, Low Bridge” Tim Kirkland
2nd “Changing Horses” Brian Duchin
3rd “What’s for Dinner?” Peter Florczak
HM “Daddy, Lets go Again” Holly Emrie

PICTORIAL MONOCHROME
1st “Arches at Night” Peter Florczak
2nd “Great Blue Heron” Ken Emrie
3rd “Gardenia After Rain” Steve Manchester
HM “Spirit of the Pacific” Bill Hunsicker

ASSIGNMENT
1st “Double XX” Brian Duchin
2nd “Bridge Xs” Mary Hunsicker
3rd “Old Microphone” David Finell
HM “Reflected X” John Kain

NATURE
1st “Yellow Fronted Woodpecker in Flowers” Bill Hunsicker
2nd “Roadrunner” Mary Hunsicker
3rd “Laughing Gull Nesting Pair” Ken Emrie
HM “Milkweed Seed” Dick Boone

CREATIVE
1st “Flaming Night Lily in Pencil” Bill Hunsicker
2nd “Dreams of Ownership” Peter Florczak
2nd “The Gift” David Finell
3rd “Flaming Lily” John Kain
3rd “Car Talk” Brian Duchin
3rd “Footsteps” Eric Schoondergang
HM “Dahlia” Mary Hunsicker



MAY PRINT 2016 COMPETITION
PICTORIAL COLOR PRINT:
1st “Eagle Eye” Steve Manchester
2nd “Old and Older” Peter Florczak
3rd “Motorcycle Abstract” Ernie Clyma
HM “Storm’s-a-Brewing” Mary Hunsicker

PICTORIAL MONOCHROME PRINT:
1st “Goose Island” Bill Hunsicker
2nd “Driftwood” Mary Hunsicker
3rd “Steel Art” Dick Boone
HM “Playing His Heart Out” Peter Florczak

NATURE PRINT:
1st “Bee Business” Mary Hunsicker
2nd “Tetons Sunset” Peter Florczak
3rd “Buggy Bloom” Tim Kirkland
HM “Leading the Way Up the Trail Jack Smith

PHOTOJOURNALISM PRINT:
1st “Street Beggar” Peter Florczak
2nd “One Wrong Move = Disaster” Dick Boone
3rd “Coaching Moment” Steve Manchester
HM “La Villita Wedding” Jack Smith

ASSIGNMENT PRINT:
1st “Diamonds on the Roof” Mary Hunsicker
2nd “Cat in a Glass” Peter Florczak
3rd “The Main Diamond” Dick Boone
HM “Flawed Facet” Bill Hunsicker

CREATIVE PRINT:
1st “Basilica Lamp” Dick Boone
2nd “Dark Day” Mary Hunsicker
3rd “Tropical Sunset” Peter Florczak
HM “Watercolor Poppy” Bill Hunsicker

Judges for this print competition; Dick Boone, David Finell and Steve Manchester

APRIL DIGITAL 2016 COMPETITION
PICTORIAL COLOR DIGITAL:
1st  "Enjoying the View” Brian Duchin 
2nd   “Morning in the Tetons” Peter Florczak
3rd  “Rock Star” Steve Manchester
HM  “Portland Bridges” John Kain

PICTORIAL MONOCHROME DIGITAL:
1st  “Rose in Christ Church” Mary Hunsicker
2nd  “Evening Fountain Flow” John Kain
3rd “Miner” Brian Duchin
3rd  “Half Moon Bay” Bill Hunsicker
3rd “Fledgeling Dove” Steve Manchester
HM “Santa Elena Canyon” Ken Emrie

NATURE DIGITAL:
1st “Green Heron” Ken Emrie
2nd “Smile” John Kain
3rd “Caiman Waiting” Peter Florczak
HM “Jaguar” Dick Boone

PHOTOJOURNALISM DIGITAL:
1st “Its Flooding Down in Texas” Jack Smith
2nd “Safe” Brian Duchin
3rd “Ready to Groom” Peter Florczak
HM “Cleanup After the Quake” Mary Hunsicker

ASSIGNMENT DIGITAL:
1st “Best Pecan Pie” John Kain
2nd “Squirrels Acorn” Jack Smith
3rd “Bag of Almonds” Peter Florczak
HM “Cleanup After the Quake” Mary Hunsicker

CREATIVE DIGITAL:
1st “San Jose BPO” Dick Boone
1st “Monkey on an Electric Wire” Peter Florczak
1st “Blue-Winged Teal Reflection” Ken Emrie
2nd “Cosmos” John Kain er
3rd “Prairie Pair” Holly Emrie
HM “Puzzling” Brian Duchin

The judges were Donna Vaughan, Jack Smith and Peter Florczak

MARCH PRINT 2016 COMPETITION
PICTORIAL COLOR PRINT:
1st "After the Storm" by Peter Florczak
2nd "Ulura Sunset" by Bill Hunsicke
r3rd "Just Wondering" by Jack Smith
HM "Denman Park Pagoda" by John Kain

PICTORIAL MONOCHROME PRINT:
1st "Aged" by Peter Florczak
2nd "Sunrise in the Clouds" by Mary Hunsicker
3rd "Little Flowers" by Steve Manchester
HM "Chapel Door" by Dick Boone

NATURE PRINT:
1st "The Collector" by Bill Hunsicker
2nd "Two Bees or One" by Mary Hunsicker
3rd "Wild Foxglove" by Steve Manchester
HM "Show Me Your Teeth" by Jack Smith

PHOTOJOURNALISM PRINT:
1st "Day of the Dead" by Jack Smith
2nd "Walking for MS Cure" by Dick Boone
3rd "Cleanup After the Quake" by Mary Hunsicker
HM "What's the Point?" by Peter Florczak

ASSIGNMENT PRINT:
1st "Too Early to Pick" by Mary Hunsicker
2nd "Bird On Bananas" by Peter Florczak
3rd "Apple Swans" by John Kain
HM  none

CREATIVE PRINT:
1st "Heaven & Earth" by Peter Florczak
2nd "Roses in NZ" by Mary Hunsicker
3rd "Boom Boxes" by Dick Boone
HM "Waiting for the Shrimp Boat" by John Kain

The judges were Bill Hunsicker, Tim Kirkland and Lance Meyer

FEBRUARY DIGITAL 2016 COMPETITION
PICTORIAL COLOR DIGITAL:
1st “View from Yavapai Point” by Ken Emrie
2nd “Maria Stern Rose” by John Kain
3rd “Non-verbal Communication” Dick Boone
HM “Black Sands Basin Storm” by Tim Kirkland

PICTORIAL MONOCHROME DIGITAL:
1st “Under Attack” by Brian Duchin
1st tie “I Want to go Home” by DickBoone
2nd “Long Haired Cows” by Peter Florczak
3rd “Great Sand Dunes” by Jack Smith
HM “Bigger Than My Hand” by Ken Emrie

NATURE DIGITAL:
1st “Deer Stare” by Peter Florczak
2nd “Cactus Wren” by Holly Emrie
3rd “Wet Beaver” by Jack Smith
HM “Drying Time” by Dick Boone

PHOTOJOURNALISM DIGITAL:
1st “Soccer Girls” by Steve Manchester
2nd “Wildlife Photographers” by Jack Smith
3rd “Waiting for Sunset”  by Ken Emrie
HM “Firefighters” by Tim Kirkland

ASSIGNMENT DIGITAL:
1st “Walking Together” by Dick Boone
2nd “My Shadow” by Ken Emrie
3rd “Pole Shadow” by John Kain
HM “People on the Move” by Brian Duchin

CREATIVE DIGITAL:
1st “Broken Window” by Peter Florczak
1st tie “No Flying Today” by Tim Kirkland
2nd “Yellowstone River Angler” by Dick Boone
3rd “Electric Blue” by John Kain
HM “Valentine Greetings” by Brian Duchin

The judges were Peter Florczak, Steve Manchester, and Conrad Housler.


JANUARY PRINT 2016 COMPETITION

PICTORIAL COLOR DIGITAL: 
1st “Buffalo Grazing” Peter Florczak
2nd “Austin Through My Window” John Kain
3rd “Sunset at Converse Park” Mary Hunsicker
HM “Bald Eagle Portrait” Jack Smith

PICTORIAL MONOCHROME DIGITAL: 
1st “Tree in the Canyon” Peter Florczak
2nd “Too Late Blossom” Mary Hunsicker
3rd “Grand Tetons Cabins” Jack Smith
HM “Black & White Lily    ” Steve Manchester

NATURE DIGITAL: 
1st “Salmon Wins” Jack Smith
2nd “Australian Bluebill” John Kain
2nd tie “Humpback Fluke” Steve Manchester
3rd “Caught One” Mary Hunsicker
HM “Tiger Stare” Peter Florczak

PHOTOJOURNALISM DIGITAL: 
1st “Grandma Dropped Her Corner” Mary Hunsicker
2nd “Cambodian Treasure” Peter Florczak
3rd “After the Flood”  John Kain
HM “A Champion’s Smile” Jack Smith

ASSIGNMENT DIGITAL: 
1st tie “Great Blue Heron in Flight” Jack Smith
1st tie “Catching the Big One” Peter Florczak
2nd “Splash Bath” Mary Hunsicker
3rd “Snaking into Town” John Kain
HM “People on the Move” Dick Boone

CREATIVE DIGITAL: 
1st “Caddo Lake” Mary Hunsicker
2nd “Blue Lily” Steve Manchester
3rd “Blue & Gold Macaw” John Kain
HM “A Long Time at Sea” Peter Florczak

The judges were Bill Hunsicker, Donna Vaughan, and Brian Duchin.

DECEMBER 2015 DIGITAL:

PICTORIAL COLOR:
1st “Foggy Sunrise on the Madison River” Jack Smith
2nd “Storm in the Mountains” Dick Boone
3rd “Sky City, Acoma Pueblo Tim Kirkland
HM “Birds on the Parapet” Peter Florczak

PICTORIAL MONOCHROME:
1st “Foggy Pond” Tim Kirkland
2nd “Adobe House” Peter Florczak
3rd “Thoughtful 001” Mary Hunsicker
HM “Tetons Barn and Outhouse” Jack Smith

NATURE:
1st “Yellowstone Thunderstorm” Jack Smith
2nd “Geen Heron” Mary Hunsicker
3rd “Collared Lizard” Ken Emrie
HM “Long Bill Curlew Displaying” Holly Emrie

PHOTOJOURNALISM:
1st “Flag Ceremony” Mary Hunsicker
2nd “Sailing” Peter Florczak
3rd “Rocky Mountain Crowd Watching the Elk Rut”  Jack Smith
HM “Watching from a Warm Room” Dick Boone

ASSIGNMENT:
1st “Heartland Farm Field #001” Mary Hunsicker
2nd “Sunset Station Ceiling” Peter Florczak
3rd “Motorcycle on S-Curve” Jack Smith
HM “Ford Holiday River Parade” Bill Hunsicker

CREATIVE:
1st “Florsville Balloon Festival” Bill Hunsicker
2nd “Carsons Store” Peter Florczak
3rd “Old Faithful at Night with Light Painting” Jack Smith
HM “Sunset 001” Mary Hunsicker

Judges were John Kain, Peter Florczak and Ken Emrie


NOVEMBER 2015 PRINTS:

PICTORIAL COLOR :
1st  “Iguana Greeting Sunrise”  Peter Florczak  
1st “Misty River Sunrise”  Dick Boone 
2nd "Palace of Fine Arts”  John Kain 
3rd “Evening Reflections” Mary Hunsicker 
HM “Thunderbirds”   Ernie Clyma

PICTORIAL MONOCHROME:
1st “Waterfall”  Mary Hunsicker
1st “Snake River Overlook” Dick  Boone
2nd “Wild Wild West”   John Kain
3rd “Walk in the Sand” Peter Florczak
HM “Shadows”   Bill Hunsicker

NATURE:
1st  “You Look Like Lunch” Dick Boone 
1st  “Palo Duro Canyon”  Peter Florczak 
2nd “Autumn Bee”   Mary Hunsicker 
3rd  “Gotcha”   Bill Hunsicker 
HM “Alberta Falls in Autumn” Jack Smith

PHOTOJOURNALISM:
1st  “Floresville Balloon Festival” John Kain 
2nd “Lifting the Balloon” Mary Hunsicker 
3rd “Elk at Sunset, Colorado” Jack Smith 
ASSIGNMENT:
1st  “Mona Lauren”  Pinky Rudolph 
2nd “Georgia Look a Like”   Mary Hunsicker 
3rd “21st Century Thinker” Dick Boone 
HM “My Monet”    John Kain 

CREATIVE:
1st  “Raguno”   John Kain 
2nd “Imitation IR”  Dick Boone 
3rd  “Zebra Art”  Peter Florczak 
HM “The Fiery Furnace”  Steve Manchester
 
Judges were Holly Emrie, John Kain, and Dick Boone 


OCTOBER 2015 DIGITAL:

PICTORIAL COLOR DIGITAL:
1st place (tie): Reflections, by Brian Duchin and
Up and Away, by Harry George
2nd place: Zoo Butterflies, by Mary Hunsicker
3rd place: Sunflower with Bee, by William Hunsicker
HM: Radial, by David Finell

PICTORIAL MONOCHROME DIGITAL:
1st place: Bull, by Harry George
2nd place: Mouse Taking Drink, by Peter Florczak
3rd place: Jam Sessions, by Brian Duchin
HM: Lion, by William Hunsicker

NATURE DIGITAL:
1st place: Great Egret Displaying, by Ken Emrie
2nd place: Horned Owl, by Holly Emrie
3rd place: Aphids, by Tim Kirkland
HM: Oak Hairstreak Butterfly, by Mary Hunsicker

PHOTOJOURNALISM DIGITAL:
1st place: 9/11 Memorial Opens, by Tim Kirkland
2nd place (tie): Falconer, by Ken Emrie and Trying to
Copy Nature, by Peter Florczak
3rd place: Round Up, by Brian Duchin
HM: Let's Go, by Harry Heorge

ASSIGNMENT DIGITAL:
1st place: Haunted House, by Mary Hunsicker
2nd place: Jack O'Lantern, by Steve Manchester
3rd place: Becca, by Harry George

CREATIVE DIGITAL:
1st place: Rock Squirrel, by Holly Emrie
2nd place: Cold Fish, by Tim Kirkland
3rd plave: Confetti Bath, by Ken Emrie
HM: C118 Prop, by David Finell

Thank you to Dean Heller, John Kain and Mary
Hunsicker for judging both August and October competitions


SEPTEMBER 2015 PRINTS:
 
PICTORIAL PRINTS COLOR:
1st place: Patriotic Trainer, by Stan Andrews
2nd place: Green Dragonfly, by Mary Hunsicker
3rd place: Abgel Lake, by William Hunsicker
HM: Chihuly Glass, by John Rudolph
 
PICTORIAL PRINTS MONOCHROME:
1st place: Wind Farm, by Tim Kirkland
2nd place: Hummingbird, by William Hunsicker
3rd place: Water Lily Macro, by Steve Mamchester
HM: Post Store, by Mary Hunsicker
 
NATURE PRINTS:
1st place: Butterfly #12, by Mary Hunsicker
2nd place: Egret with Fish, by William Hunsucker
3rd place: More to the Right, by Stan Andrews
HM: Texas Dandy Lion, by Steve Manchester
 
ASSIGNMENT PRINTS:
1st place: Wrecked Bridge by Tim Kirkland
2nd place: Under the Bridge, by Pinky Rudolph
3rd place: Rialto Bridge, by William Hunsicker
HM: Bridge of Homes, by Mary Hunsicker
 
CREATIVE PRINTS:
1st place: Dreams of the Past, by Mary Hunsicker
2nd place: Sunrise on Fulton Bay by William Hunsicker
3rd place: Water Lily, by Steve Manchester
 
Thank you to Stan Andrews, David Finell and Steve Manchester for judging the September prints.
 
There were not enough entries for competition in the photojournalism category.

AUGUST 2015 DIGITAL:

PICTORIAL COLOR DIGITAL:
1st place: National Cathedral, by John Kain
2nd place: Through the Mission Doors, by Brian Duchin
3rd place: Entrance to the Mission, by Peter Florczak
HM: Looking out of the Cave, by Mary Hunsicker

PICTORIAL MONOCHROME DIGITAL:
1st place: Tent Tops, by Tim Kirkland
2nd place: Ocotillo & Chisos Mountains, by Ken Emrie
3rd place: Shrooms, by John Kain
HM: A Pile of Rope, by Peter Florczak

NATURE DIGITAL:
1st place: Dual Liftoff, Sandhill Cranes, by Ken Emrie
2nd place: Humming Bird Moth 2m by Mary Hunsicker
3rd place: Do You Smell Something?, by Peter Florczak
HM: Tiger 1, by Brian Duchin

PHOTOJOURNALISM DIGITAL:
1st place: Jumping for Joy, by Peter Florczak
2nd place: Pioneer Days, by John Kain
3rd place: It's Mine, by Brian Duchin
HM: Boogie Boarding, by Ernie Clyma

ASSIGNMENT DIGITAL:
1st place" Workin', by William Hunsicker
2nd place: Fixing the Sewer, by Tim Kirkland
3rd place: Telephone Workers, by Mary Hunsicker
HM: The Painter, by Peter Florczak

CREATIVE DIGITAL:
1st place: Bastrop Bridge Sketch, by William Hunsicker
2nd place: The Way, by Peter Florczak
3rd place: Ripples in the Rockbottom Pond, by Stan Andrews
HM: C-57 Tail, by Tim Kirkland

Thank you to Dean Heller, John Kain and Mary
Hunsicker for judging both August and October competitions