Danella Photographic

Here are the results from the monthly competition at the March meeting of the Utica Camera Club.

This month’s judge, Joshua Jenks, is a Boonville New York native. He graduated with a BFA degree from SUNY Purchase where he focused on Printmaking and Photography. His work has been displayed at the Jim Kempner Fine Art Gallery in Chelsea where the work of artists Chuck Close, Andy Warhol and Diane Arbus has also been exhibited.

Jenks recently received an internship with photographer Andrea Blanchwhose whose work has been featured in such magazines as Vogue and Rolling Stone. His show entitled ” Leche con Carne ” is available for viewing at http://joshua-jenks.com.

Joshua Jenks

The photograph below is from Joshua Jenks’s exhibit

” Leche con Carne ” © 2008

First Place Assigned Topic • Cheri E. Sassman • ” Illuminated ” © 2008

Comment by Joshua Jenks, ” This image stands out because it is very dark with a very little light coming in. I like the minimalist look. I also like the brightness of the yellow and red from the light as it leads the eye through out the picture. Very organic. Very much about colors and movement. ”

First Place Open Color • Janice Coffin • ” Left Out in the Cold ” © 2008

Comment by Joshua Jenks, ” This was a tough choice. I checked the focus, colors, printing, and mounting. I especially liked the idea of this photo. It reminds me of beautiful decay. The part that is jutting out of shadow leads you into the rest of the picture. The rust plays on the snow. This is a strong but subtle image. ”

First Place Open Black and White • Tim Fahey

” Girard at the Café ” © 2008

Comment by Joshua Jenks, ” This is different from a color image in the elements. A strong image has to have the deepest blacks with nice white highlights. This image is not flushed out. It has an interesting composition in that the portrait is not the main focus. What is around him is what describes him. The way the light worked with everything especially the door and the chair is really nice. ”

Your comments in agreement or disagreement are always appreciated.

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