Congratulations to everyone who entered into the 2018 image competition and salon. We know it’s not easy having your images judged and we applaud you for entering. We would like to especially congratulate everyone whose images merited and placed. 

Images were judged by our three judges: Linda Long, Marti Newkirk, and Kira Derryberry. To learn about scoring and what makes a merit image, please see the Image Competition page.

The winning images and makers are listed below in their respective categories. 

Portrait

1. First Place: Ice Cold Stare – Pat Lowe
2. Second Place: Graceful Landing – Jim Dvorak
3. Third Place: Happy Little Bee Eater – Carol Fryer

Social Function

1. First Place: It All Comes Down to Love – Michelle Shafer
2. Second Place: A Day in the City – Derick Le
3. Third Place: Fallin In Love – Michelle Shafer

Commercial

1. First Place: Forgotten Prayers – Keith Bartholomew
2. Second Place: Home – Cristina O’Connor
3. Third Place: The Magic Moment – Keith Bartholomew

EM – Electronic Manipulation

1. First Place: Psychedelic ‘Shroom – Jackie Kramer
2. Second Place: Coming Home – Diana Halstead
3. Third Place:My Blue Heaven – Jackie Kramer

EA – Electronic Art

1. First Place: Grand Central Station – Tom Grzybala
2. Second Place: Calla Dancers – Diana Halstead
3. Third Place: The Race Is On – Keith Bartholomew

Illustrative

1. First Place: Drama Queen – Jackie Kramer
2. Second Place: Galactic Bayou – Keith Bartholomew
3. Third Place: Reflective Direction – Dana Heisler

BEST OF SHOW

Drama Queen – Jackie Kramer

Judges’ Choice:

• Linda Long’s Judge’s Choice: Memories by Cristina O’Connor
• Kira Derryberry’s Judge’s Choice: A New Day Brings New Hope by Dana Heisler
• Marti Newkirk’s Judge’s Choice: Grand Central Station – Tom Grzybala