2020 Photo Contest
Jennifer Hope | Business Development and Marketing Coordinator, ARTA
Looking Through a Lens
ARTA members stepped up to the challenge and we received a record number of entries
to this year’s photo contest, confirming that we have active and engaged members in our
association. Our judges are always amazed by the photography talent that our members
possess and find it challenging to choose winners from the stellar entries.
Special thanks to our judges Brock Kryton and Jon
Havelock for judging for a fourth year in a row.
Judging had to be modified this year to maintain
physical distancing. Judges viewed the images
independently, and the finalists were chosen
through group collaboration in a Zoom meeting.
While it is nicer to deliberate in person, this way of
judging worked out well.
Two new categories were introduced: Dusk ’til
Dawn and Computer Enhanced. The Nature and
Travel categories remained constant as we always
receive beautiful pictures in those most popular
categories. This year, we allowed members to submit
entries as digital images; with physical distancing in
effect, we did not want anyone to risk their health in
order to print and mail their photos.
The Nature category brought in beautiful images
ranging from the Alberta skyline to pelicans soaring
through the sky.
We received the most submissions in the Travel
category, which is a testament to our members being
well-travelled.
In the Computer Enhanced category, it was
impressive to see the skills our members have to
alter images. Colours were altered, and optical
illusions were created.
You could tell that patience was practised in
getting the perfect shot in the Dusk ’til Dawn
category.
The judges were impressed with the quality of
work and shared some helpful tips for next year:
• Think outside the box, and try to visualize an
object, scenery, or people in a different way.
Perhaps try zooming in on the reflection of an
image in the water.
• Ensure there is no dead space in the image;
the entire picture should be all about the
subject matter.
Thank you to all who entered the Photo Contest
this year.
“Light really catches my attention, and I find people
and street scenes very intriguing.”
Barbara Strand — Dusk ’til Dawn: First Place and cover photographer
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