Utica Camera Club Announces January 2008 Winners
The January 2008 Utica Camera Club competition was judged by Connie Bocko.
Ms. Bocko is the head of the Visual and Performing Arts Dept at Waterville CSD She has taught art, and both digital and film photography on the high school level. She has conducted workshops in Photoshop, graphic design and web design for Model Schools, the Leather Stocking Conference and the New York State School Board Association. Her undergraduate degree is in teaching art with a concentration in Photography.
Class website address: http://www.watervilleschools.org/digitalphoto
When asked about the photography offered to her for criticism, Ms. Bocko responded,
” I am impressed with the high caliber of work, design and creativity evidenced in the work your group is doing. I could have spent more time easily fully enjoying the wonderful work! It was a treat, and a challenge to critique such photographs. ”
Following are the winning photographs in the three major categories and Connie Bocko’s critique:
Assigned Topic Prints- Tell Me a Story
1st place–Field of Patriotism by Janice Coffin
The judge said that she knew this photograph had a good chance of being picked when she first saw it. She thought it was a powerful image with a lot of mystery. It has a strong contrast between the sky and dark trees but both retain their details. She liked the golden look of the crosses and the timeliness of the message.
Open Color Prints
1st place–Lambs Ear by Alison Sinnott
The judge said that this photo brings out the painter in her. The print is technically correct with multiple details and textures. She liked the “gazillion” colors in the leaf, and called the photo different and unusual.
Black & White Prints
1st place–A Void Remains by Mary Hunt-Miller
The judge said that this photo has everything. It’s technically perfect. It exhibits great design and contrast. The details are great. There is no loss of details in the shadows or highlights. Ms Bocko pointed out the three tiers of tone. Everything causes the rotation of the eye around the outside of the photo. It is a complex visual statement.
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