TWENTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
sponsored by the Churchville Photography Club www.churchvillephoto.club
The winning photographic prints are on exhibit at Churchville Nature Center, April 15 - 29, 2018
Many thanks to...
- all 55 Entrants, for their very excellent work, once again
- the Judges, for a difficult task done very well
- the Club members who volunteered, for making this event possible
- the Businesses listed, for their support and generous donations of prizes
Special Thanks to the following sponsors, donating prizes:
* ALLEN’S CAMERA, Levittown PA
* CARDINAL CAMERA, Lansdale PA
* LARMON PHOTO, Abington PA
* NEW HOPE PHOTO, New Hope PA
* NEW YORK CAMERA AND VIDEO, Southampton PA
* NEWTOWN CAMERA, Newtown PA
* RUTHERFORD’S CAMERA SHOP, Doylestown PA
and:
* CHURCHVILLE NATURE CENTER, Churchville PA
Award Ceremony refreshments courtesy of:
* LOU’S FARM MART, Bensalem PA
And special thanks to the Churchville Nature Center and its staff, for use of the facilities
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Ron Forsstrom and Susan Rachlin 2018 Contest Chairs
Susan Rachlin, President Churchville Photography Club Churchville PA
The Judges
Stephanie Lisle
Stephanie is an independent curator and art event planner in Bucks County, focusing on the integration of the arts into the community. She also represents photographers through mentorship, critiques and portfolio reviews. Stephanie co-owns a large format printing company and has owned a photo gallery. www.stepanielisle.com
Laurie Peterson
A commercial photographer and non-silver printmaker, Laurie lives in Philadelphia. Following a career as an in-house photographer at Eastman Kodak, she opened her own commercial business. Currently, she teaches non-silver photography at the University of the Arts. Her work is in collections of Eastman School of Music, other institutions and many private locations.
Frank Smith
Photography is Frank’s passion – both in taking pictures as well as the post-processing techniques he uses. His portfolio is diverse: He believes photography is a constantly changing art form and as such he stays current by teaching several workshop/classes every year, leading photowalks and trips. He exhibits in various galleries. www.franksmithphotos.com
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Each judge viewed all 257 entries entirely in one viewing, divided by category, separately and independently from the other judges, and rated each entry anonymously on its merit within its category with a score from 1-33 points. No judge had any influence upon another since they were scheduled at different times. Points were totaled after the final judging, determining standings, with 99 points as the highest possible score. Best of Show is the highest scoring print overall.
Kirsten Becker of Churchville Nature Center chose the Director’s Award independently from any scoring. The Contest Chairs likewise selected the Chairmen’s, Ernie Volpe, Tony DiMattio, Creative Achievement and Special Recognition awards independently.
BEST OF SHOW
26D2/ BIRDS ON THE WIRE
Laurie Santoro, Philadelphia PA
CHAIRMEN’S AWARD
10A1/ SEEKING THE UNKNOWN
Jim Milligan, Quakertown PA
DIRECTOR’S AWARD
19C/ SPRING FLOWER
Al Campoli, Jamison PA
ERNIE VOLPE AWARD
28D2/ GRACKLE
Tom Mayhew, Langhorne PA
TONY DiMATTIO AWARD
6A1/ LINGERING
Michael Hickey, Levittown PA
CREATIVE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
12A/ AWAKENING
Marlene Mendez, Holland PA
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
40D2/ PERCHED ON A TREE
Rob Adams, Richboro PA
LANDSCAPE
First 10A1/ SEEKING THE UNKNOWN
Jim Milligan, Quakertown PA
Second 5A/ MORNING IN COOK'S MEADOW
Janet Hickey, Levittown PA
Third 9A1/ FALL AT VALLEY FORGE
Micki Rosen, Jenkintown PA
Honors 6A1/ LINGERING
Michael Hickey, Levittown PA
6A2/ SHEER ADMIRATION
Michael Hickey, Levittown PA
10A2/ IT'S SPRING
Jim Milligan, Quakertown PA
14A/ ICELAND GLACIER
Frank King, Southampton PA
BLACK AND WHITE
First 9B2/ SELFISH
Micki Rosen, Jenkintown PA
Second 10B1/ THE WORK OF WIND
Jim Milligan, Quakertown PA
Third 41B/ DOUBLE JUGGLED
Dutch Bagley, Elkins Park PA
Honors 2B2/ MORNING DEW
Ron Forsstrom, Bensalem PA
6B1/ AND THE DAY BEGINS
Michael Hickey, Levittown PA
29B2/ A LONG DAY FOR SHORT PEOPLE
Stephen Conroy, Huntingdon Valley PA
20B/ MORNING LIGHT
Richard Coniglio, Jamison PA
FLORA
First 9C1/ FLORAL BALLET
Micki Rosen, Jenkintown PA
Second 5C/ CALADIUM IN BLACK AND WHITE
Janet Hickey, Levittown PA
Third 3C1/ TULIPS
Kathleen DiTanna, Holland PA
Honors 10C2/ AUTUMN DELIGHT
Jim Milligan, Quakertown PA
10C1/ THE BEAUTY OF SPRING
Jim Milligan, Quakertown PA
42C/ UNTITLED
Camryn Blauth, Newtown PA
9C2/ THE LILY TWINS
Micki Rosen, Jenkintown PA
WILDLIFE
First 26D2/ BIRDS ON THE WIRE
Laurie Santoro, Philadelphia PA
Second 25D/ GOSSAMER
Rodger Clymans, Chalfont PA
Third 2D2/ GREEN SNAKE
Ron Forsstrom, Bensalem PA
Honors 41D/ BUTTERFLY BLUE
Dutch Bagley, Elkins Park PA
26D1/ WHEN THE TIDE GOES OUT
Laurie Santoro, Philadelphia PA
47D/ COUGAR
Joe Connett, King of Prussia PA
9D2/ DELICATE BALANCE
Micki Rosen, Jenkintown PA
GALLERY – BODY OF WORK
First 41G/ FANG SWAY
Dutch Bagley, Elkins Park PA
Second 29G/ NOT A FILTER
Stephen Conroy, Huntingdon Valley PA
Third 45G/ FALCON
Heather Baker, Easthampton NJ
Honors 31G/ WAS HOME TO B
John Stritzinger, Elkins Park PA
47G/ WINDOW
Joe Connett, King of Prussia PA
6G/ DRAGON FALLS
Michael Hickey, Levittown PA
NIGHT TIME
First 19H/ FULL MOON OVER LAKE GALENA
Al Campoli, Jamison PA
Second 31H/ CARRIE STEEL TWILIGHT
John Stritzinger, Elkins Park PA
Third 30H/ ALIVE
Yoma Ullman, Newtown PA
Honors 29H1/ FOUNTAINEERING
Stephen Conroy, Huntingdon Valley PA
28H/ THE MOON
Tom Mayhew, Langhorne PA
THEME – BUCKS COUNTY
First 47E/ WOODED STREAM
Joe Connett, King of Prussia PA
Second 19E2/ CUTTALOSSA IN THE FALL
Al Campoli, Jamison PA
Third 33E1/ MORNING FOG LIFTING
Gerard Konig, Levittown PA
Honors 14E/ BUCKS COUNTY FARM
Frank King, Southampton PA
27E1/ RED-ROOFED BARN
Sara Pinkus, Bensalem PA
ARCHITECTURE
First 10F2/ TWISTED
Jim Milligan, Quakertown PA
Second 26F2/ CONNECTING ROPES
Laurie Santoro, Philadelphia PA
Third 12F1/ ICONIC CALATRAVA
Marlene Mendez, Holland PA
Honors 41F2/ PLANE STREAK
Dutch Bagley, Elkins Park PA
41F1/ HIGH WIRED
Dutch Bagley, Elkins Park PA
31F1/ BROOKLYN BRIDGE
John Stritzinger, Elkins Park PA
26F1/ REFLECTING CITY HALL
Laurie Santoro, Philadelphia PA
CHILDREN'S OPEN
First 49K1/ CHRISTMANS BREAK
Abigail Thomas, Levittown PA
49K3/ DAY TRIPPIN'
Abigail Thomas, Levittown PA
49K2/ WIDE OPEN
Abigail Thomas, Levittown PA
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