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SUMMARY:Competition with Judge Robert Rodriguez\, Jr. – No Theme\, Open
DESCRIPTION:Competition Theme: Open within the past three (3) years \nRobert Rodriguez Jr is a landscape photographer\, educator\, and author focused on conveying the beauty and presence he experiences in nature. He is passionate about helping others discover their innate creativity. Robert graduated from the Berklee College of Music and was a music producer for 15 years before transitioning to photography where he continues to explore qualities of composition\, rhythm\, beauty and drama in his work. \nRobert is the founder of CreativePath Workshops\, which offers photography and creativity workshops\, and on-line training courses from his studio in Beacon\, NY. He has written three books on photography: Insights Into the Art & Craft of Landscape Photography\, Digital Fine Art Printing Field Guide\, and Insights From the Creative Path. Robert is also a Canson Infinity Ambassador. \nRobert’s photography has been widely exhibited and his images have appeared in many publications\, including the New York Times. His work is featured extensively by Scenic Hudson\, a non-profit organization dedicated to conservation in the Hudson Valley region of the US. \nRobert Rodriguez Jr / CreativePath Workshopsrobertrodriguezjr.comcreativepathworkshops.com
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-with-judge-robert-rodriguez-jr-no-theme-open/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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SUMMARY:Competition with Judge Jean-Pierre Plé – Theme: “Old”
DESCRIPTION:Competition Theme: “Old” within the past three (3) years \nOld : People\, places\, or objects that are showing their age. Helpful definitions: 1. Having lived for a long time; no longer young. The hands\, eyes\, faces of older people are classic examples. 2. Made or built long ago. Dilapidated barns\, antique cars or trucks are good examples. No dead\, or dying flowers or plants; in their relative life span they are old but it defeats the purpose of this theme. \nJean-Pierre Plé is a fine art photographer who embraces the concept that photography gives us a chance to see ourselves\, to see our emotions\, and maybe to see something about ourselves that we have never seen before or we were not able to give voice to.  He is drawn to making images where a strong visual and emotional message is formed by shapes\, lines\, or contrast in color or tones.  \nHis photographs have transitioned from an original interest in nature\, landscapes\, abstracts and architecture\, to a current focus on a contemplative approach to photography\, which often depicts his subjects in a non-representational manner.  Sensing a deep desire for photographers to experience greater meaning in their work\, he developed a workshop exploring a contemplative and mindful approach to photography.  While he employs DSLR\, mirrorless and iPhone cameras\, he is also a recovering large format film artist and misses the slow\, methodical\, and mechanical components of large format.   \nHe is a member of the North Bethesda Camera Club.  His work has been part of numerous exhibitions in the Washington\, DC area\, including Washington Printmakers Gallery\, Waverly Street Gallery\, Photoworks Gallery\, Nature Visions\, Herndon ArtSpace\, the Joe Miller Gallery\, PhotoWalk in Crystal City\, Touchstone Gallery\, Lowe House Building\, and the Dupont Underground.  His professional career is in the field of international ocean affairs and he works for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-with-judge-jean-pierre-ple-theme-old/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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SUMMARY:Competition with Judge Kristi Odom – No Theme\, Open
DESCRIPTION:Competition Theme: Open within the past three (3) years \nKristi Odom is an internationally acclaimed photographer\, a Nikon Ambassador\, an associate fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers\, and a motivational speaker.  With a background in sports\, concerts\, and wedding photography\, she now works solely on her biggest passion\, which is wildlife.  A photographer and filmmaker\, her work focuses on connecting people emotionally to animals and celebrating those who have a connection to the natural world.  While she is based in Denver Colorado\, she runs an adventure company with her husband\, taking photographers all around the world\, providing guests with life-changing experiences\, while teaching advanced photo skills.  \nHer accolades include over 60 international photography awards including 2 Nature’s Best Photography awards\, which exhibited her images at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.  Her work has appeared either online and/or in print for the following clients: National Geographic\, Nikon\, Forbes\, Rollingstone\, Microsoft and Outside Magazine. \nKristi OdomPhotographer / Conservationist / Public Speaker / Nikon Ambassador \nwww.kristiodom.com
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-with-judge-kristi-odom-no-theme-open/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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SUMMARY:Competition with Judge Mollie Isaacs – Theme: “Flowers”
DESCRIPTION:Competition Theme: “Flowers” within the past three (3) years \nFlowers: They are everywhere\, in your backyard\, your neighbor’s back yard\, florist bouquets\, on trees\, botanical gardens\, roadsides\, florist bouquets\, wild and/or cultivated. So\, show us your best shots! The subject must be actively flowering\, from a single bloom or part thereof\, to an entire field or fields. Be creative! Montages\, multiple exposures\, zooming\, panning\, focus stacking\, etc\, are all allowed\, so long as all parts of the picture have been created by the photographer\, and it meets the theme. Seed pods or tight buds are not allowed\, unless they are an insignificant part of the image\, or serve to enhance the subject. \n  \nMollie Isaacs is a professional photographer who specializes in Nature\, Wildlife\, Flowers\, and Abstracts. She is passionate about photography\, and loves nothing more than to share that passion by teaching others. Early in her career she studied with Ansel Adams and Joyce Tenneson. She has won the Kodak Gallery Award 14 times\, considered by some to be the “Oscar” of photography. Her work is in the Permanent Collection of the International Photography Hall of Fame\, and has been exhibited at Epcot Center in Disney World\, and Grand Central Terminal in NYC. She runs Awake The Light Photo Workshops & Tours\, offers online Webinars\, and personally leads photo workshops around the country and beyond. Read more about her and see her work on www.awakethelight.com.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-with-judge-mollie-isaacs-theme-flowers/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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SUMMARY:Competition with Judge Greg Holden – No Theme\, Open
DESCRIPTION:Competition Theme: Open within the past three (3) years \nGreg Holden is a photographer from Longmont\, Co who uses his photography to share with others how he sees the world. Greg enjoys being outside hiking in parks and looking for nature’s creations to photograph.  He looks for interesting patterns or textures in trees and rocks to form creative photos that make the viewer think.  It is these little scenes often overlooked by others are the ones that fuel his creativity.  Although he won’t pass by a chance to photograph a beautiful landscape or a tranquil sunset\, he’d rather be exploring abandoned places and capturing the details of the layers of paint and rust on a discarded automobile. \nGreg is president of his camera club in Colorado\, the St. Vrain Photographic Society.  He enjoys teaching others and sharing his passion for photography and continues to speak and judge\, virtually\, at clubs throughout the MD and VA areas. You can see Greg’s work on his website imagesunderfoot.com
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-with-judge-greg-holden-no-theme-open/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T220000
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SUMMARY:Competition with Judge Lisa Langell – No Theme\, Open
DESCRIPTION:Competition Theme: Open within the past three (3) years \nLisa Langell Scottsdale\, Arizona \nA nature photographer and birder from the age of eight\, Lisa is the founder of Langell Photography\, Inc.  (www.langellphotography.com) and more recently\, Focus Your Art\, LLC.  (www.focusyourart.com).  She began her own business in 2010 after long vibrant careers as a floral designer\, educational psychologist\, consultant and in helping launch and manage two startups that grew into leading companies in the Ed-Tech space.  Since then\, she has earned numerous awards and has been published in Outdoor Photographer\, Arizona Highways\, Ranger Rick\, Images Arizona\, and more. She is a Board of Directors member for the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA)\, is an ambassador for Tamron\, Fotopro and H&Y\, and is a judge for Viewbug. \nLisa loves creating nature photography and art that is inspired by her background in psychology and design. When Lisa isn’t having fun making photographs\, she’s thriving on teaching photography.  Her humility and passion for both shines through in how she provides memorable\, fun\, and educational experiences that enrich\, invigorate and expand photographers’ minds in wonderful ways.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-with-judge-lisa-langell-no-theme-open/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T210000
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SUMMARY:End-of-Year Competition and Awards Banquet with Judge Jean Pierre Plé
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our very last meeting of the 2020 – 2021 season\, NVPS End-of-Year Awards Night! Since we unfortunately cannot get together for an actual dinner and happy hour\, it will be held virtually (via Zoom). We will have the full program of awards\, just no food. Any eating and drinking will be on your own! \nThe official program will begin at 7:00 pm with an expected social time to begin at 6:30 pm. \nJean Pierre Plé has been chosen to judge winning images from the 2020-2021 NVPS competitions for the end-of-year competition. \nJean-Pierre is a fine art photographer who embraces the concept that photography gives us a chance to see ourselves\, to see our emotions\, and maybe to see something about ourselves that we have never seen before or we were not able to give voice to. He is drawn to making images where a strong visual and emotional message is formed by shapes\, lines\, or contrast in color or tones. \nHis photographs have transitioned from an original interest in nature\, landscapes\, abstracts and architecture\, to a current focus on a contemplative approach to photography\, which often depicts his subjects in a non-representational manner. Sensing a deep desire for photographers to experience greater meaning in their work\, he developed a workshop exploring a contemplative and mindful approach to photography. While he employs DSLR\, mirrorless and iPhone cameras\, he is also a recovering large format film artist and misses the slow\, methodical\, and mechanical components of large format. \nHe is a member of the North Bethesda Camera Club. His work has been part of numerous exhibitions in the Washington\, DC area\, including Washington Printmakers Gallery\, Waverly Street Gallery\, Photoworks Gallery\, Nature Visions\, Herndon ArtSpace\, the Joe Miller Gallery\, PhotoWalk in Crystal City\, Touchstone Gallery\, Lowe House Building\, and the Dupont Underground. His professional career is in the field of international ocean affairs and he works for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/end-of-year-competition-and-awards-banquet-with-judge-jean-pierre-ple/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions,End-Of-Year Banquet
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SUMMARY:Competition with Judge Nicol Hockett – Theme: Oldies
DESCRIPTION:Competition Theme: Oldies: Three-year time limit is waived. \n  \nNicol Hockett will be our May judge for an open competition. Nicol specializes in portrait photography with an approach that balances authenticity in studio craft with a refined finishing style to bring out and preserve the beauty of the subject’s character. \nHer photographs have been published in the Photographer’s Forum Best of Photography Annual\, The Journal of the Royal Photographic Society\, and numerous exhibition books. She has exhibited work at the National Geographic Museum and galleries in Washington\, DC\, Northern Virginia\, Maryland\, Pennsylvania\, Vermont\, and Minnesota. \nShe is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) with the Professional Photographers of America (PPA)\, a Licentiate of The Royal Photographic Society (LRPS)\, and a Professional Member of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP). \nNicol serves as a volunteer event photographer with the American Heart Association at Hearts Delight Wine Tasting and Auction and as a camera club judge. \nShe lives in Loudoun County with her husband and two children\, Lucy and Leo\, and loves to visit nearby wineries\, farms\, and historic places. \nhttps://www.nicolhockett.com/
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-with-judge-nicol-hockett-theme-oldies/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T191500
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SUMMARY:Competition with Judge Denise Silva – Theme: Fountains
DESCRIPTION:Competition Theme: Fountains: A man-made ornamental structure\, that pumps water. No shortage of fountains locally but anywhere in the world is fine. Rain or shine\, day or night\, literal or abstract. \nDENISE SILVA – WRITER AND PHOTOGRAPHER IN VIRGINIA \nDenise’s interest in photography started when her grandmother would share images from her travels to Egypt and Africa for safari. The evenings watching slideshows set the seed. 35 years later those seeds took root and inspired Denise to embrace photography and more specifically travel photography and Road Runner Photography Tours was born. \nDenise has been recognized one of the Top 200 Women Photographers Who Inspire by Nature Photo Guides and has had multiple articles published in Extraordinary Vision (EV) Magazine\, and is a featured artist in Breakthrough Photography’s Guide to Night Sky Photography. \nHer passion is to share her knowledge of photography\, while introducing people to the amazing landscapes\, wildlife\, and people all over the world. \nShe has contributed multiple articles to Fujifilm X/GFX USA website.  \n\nDenise Silva Discovers the Magic of IBIS\nDenise Silva Gets Creative with Handheld Long Exposures\nDenise Silva’s Guide to Long Exposures\nDenise Silva’s Top Tips for Photographing the Aurora Borealis\nDenise Silva’s Guide to Editing Landscape Photos in Lightroom\n\nDenise was recently interviewed by Peggy Farren\, of Understand Photography\, on Overcoming the Challenges of Street Photography. Check the interview out here. \nDenise embraces the idea that everyday above ground is a good one\, so get out and enjoy! Join her and her team for your next adventure! \n 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-with-judge-denise-silva-theme-fountains/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T213000
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SUMMARY:Competition with Judge Mark Van Bergh – No Theme
DESCRIPTION:Mark Van Bergh is a Washington\, D.C. area attorney and photographer.  His photographic interests are varied\, ranging from a passion for nature and wildlife photography\, to travel\, people\, weddings\, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and other events.  Beyond the Washington beltway\, Mark’s photographic pursuits have taken him throughout the United States\, including many of our National Parks and wildlife refuges\, to Canada\, Costa Rica\, Europe (east and west)\, many sub-Sahara African nations (Botswana\, Kenya\, Namibia\, Rwanda\, South Africa\, Tanzania and Zambia)\, Japan\, China\, Iceland and Antarctica.  Mark has had photographs displayed at the Foundry Gallery in Washington\, the Washington School of Photography\, and photographic retailers.  He has a number of photographs in the coffee-table book Focus on Africa: Wildlife\, Conservation and Man.  Mark has received several awards for his photography\, including a first place in the Albuquerque International Balloon Festival Photography Competition and third place in a juried show of mid-Atlantic regional photographers.  Mark is currently co-coordinator of the National Zoo’s Photo Club\, does presentations on nature and wildlife photography to Washington area camera clubs\, judges local camera club competitions\, and has written for an on-line nature photography magazine. \nA resident of Arlington\, Virginia\, Mark’s websites can be found at: www.markvanbergh.com and www.markvanbergh.zenfolio.com.  He can be reached by e-mail at: mvanbergh@comcast.net or by telephone at (703) 298-4870. \n 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-with-judge-mark-van-bergh-no-theme-5/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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SUMMARY:Competition with Judge Max Waugh – No Theme
DESCRIPTION:For nearly two decades\, Max has been photographing wildlife\, travel and sports professionally. He has received honors in the last two Wildlife Photographer of the Year competitions (including a win in the Black and White category in 2019)\, has received multiple commendations in the Nature’s Best/Windland Smith Rice Awards\, and is a two-time winner of the MalaMala Photographer of the Year competition. Max’s work has appeared in such publications as Africa Geographic and ESPN the Magazine\, and has been displayed at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington\, D.C.\, and the Natural History Museum in London. \nMax leads photo tours in the Pacific Northwest\, Yellowstone and overseas\, with a heavy emphasis on biodiversity and destinations that offer a variety of subject matter. \nAdditional information can be found on his website at www.maxwaugh.com.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-with-judge-max-waugh-no-theme-4/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210119T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210119T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T233452
CREATED:20200807T001644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T203143Z
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SUMMARY:Competition with Judge Mary Louise Ravese  – No Theme
DESCRIPTION:Mary Louise is founder and owner of Bella Vista Photography in Raleigh\, NC. For over 25 years\, Mary Louise has specialized in photography from locations across the U.S. and throughout the world. Her favorite subject matter includes country landscapes\, nature close-ups\, interesting architectural details and abstracts. She draws inspiration from a variety of visual arts to produce photographs often described as “painterly”. Her photographs are about intriguing juxtapositions of vibrant colors\, contrasting tones\, distinctive shapes\, and unique textures. Her ambition is to incorporate the beauty of painting in the clarity of photography. \nTrained in the use of both 4×5 and 35mm cameras\, today Mary Louise shoots with full-frame DSLR cameras\, producing photographs in color and black and white. She studied photography through the University of California\, Berkeley and Santa Cruz extension programs\, and the Washington School of Photography. She is a member of the North American Nature Photography Association and the Carolinas’ Nature Photographers Association. She is also a juried member of the Carolina Designer Craftsmen Guild and the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen where in 2020 she was awarded with the distinction of “Master Artisan in Fine Art Photography” by a jury panel\, in recognition of achievement in the three benchmarks of excellence in craftsmanship\, resolved design and unique voice. Her fine art photography is in private\, university and corporate collections in over 40 states and is exhibited nationally through art shows\, galleries and shops. Her images have been used in calendars\, magazines\, books and websites including various projects with National Geographic maps. \nMary Louise is a regular speaker and competition judge for photography clubs in the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic region. In addition\, she has spoken at photography conferences such as the annual Nature Visions Photo Expo in Northern Virginia and the Florida Camera Club Council annual meeting in Ft. Meyers\, Florida. She enjoys teaching on a wide range of photography topics and leads online and in-person classes\, as well as on-location photography workshops at destinations across the country and around the world. \nAdditional information can be found on her website at www.bellavistaphotography.com.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-with-judge-mary-louise-ravese-no-theme-3/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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SUMMARY:Competition with Judge Jennifer King – Theme: “Fall Harvest”
DESCRIPTION:Competition Theme: Fall Harvest: Farms to Farmers Markets. A colorful time of year when produce is being farmed and sold. Land crops only\, to reflect the colors and/or work gathering and selling the fall harvest. \nJennifer King will join us to judge the competition. \nJennifer King is an internationally acclaimed landscape and nature photographer with a passion for teaching and inspiring photographers around the world. Jennifer draws on her fine art and design background to bring a fresh perspective to nature photography. Her ability to teach composition and inspire creativity is unmatched. \nJennifer was named 1 of 15 Amazing Women to Follow by 500px. \nJennifer is the Founder of PHOTOGRAPHY for the FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER (pfabc.org)\, an industry wide organization bringing together the biggest names in photography to raise money for breast cancer research. \nShe is represented by the: Adobe\, Singh-Ray\, Prana Influencer\, Think Tank Photo\,Mindshift Gear\, and Pixpa. \nYou can find her photography\, video tutorials and interviews in Outdoor Photographer Magazine\, Outdoor Photography Guide\, Camera in the Wild\, Photography Talk\, Smoky Mountains Journal of Photography\, SouthxSoutheast\, Our State Magazine\, VIA Magazine and more! \nJennifer speaks at many yearly photographic summits such as NANPA\, CNPA\, Nature Visions\, MoNEP\, and NECCC. \nYou can find out more about Jennifer at Jennifer King Photo.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-with-judge-jennifer-king-theme-fall-harvest/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T210000
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SUMMARY:Competition with Judge Mollie Isaacs – No Theme
DESCRIPTION:Mollie is a professional photographer specializing in nature and wildlife\, abstracts\, and flowers. She runs Awake The Light Photo Workshops and Tours\, and leads educational and inspirational photo workshops across the country and around the world. She loves sharing her passion for photography with others. \nEarly in her career she studied with Ansel Adams and Joyce Tenneson. Her work is in the Permanent Collection of the International Photography Hall of Fame\, and has been exhibited at Epcot Center in Disney World\, and Grand Central Station in New York City. She is a 15-time winner of the Kodak Gallery Award\, considered by some to be the “Oscar” of photography. \nIn addition to photographing nature and wildlife\, she is also a portrait photographer. She is honored to have photographed many famous faces including actress Meryl Streep\, jazz musician Wynton Marsalis\, and the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. \nShe has authored a coffee table photography book\, plus educational photography e-books. She lives at the Outer Banks of North Carolina and enjoys all things beachy. \nAdditional information can be found on her website at www.awakethelight.com/.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-with-judge-mollie-isaacs-no-theme/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T233452
CREATED:20200725T195018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T192220Z
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SUMMARY:Competition with Judge Brenda Tharp – Theme: “A Musician”
DESCRIPTION:Competition Theme: A Musician: The subject must be singular; it may be in a group but DOF\, processing etc. should make it obvious that all attention is on one individual. Subjects are confined just to humans! \nBrenda Tharp Bio: \nBrenda Tharp is a self-taught fine art nature photographer\, writer and speaker. She is passionate about photography and is an enthusiastic workshop instructor and tour leader\, conducting workshops across the globe and in outstanding locations within the USA. She wrote Creative Nature & Outdoor Photography\, and her latest\, Expressive Nature Photography\, and co-authored Extraordinary Everyday Photography. Brenda has been a keynote speaker at B&H Optic Conference\, Carolinas’ Nature Photographers Association\, North American Nature Photographers Association\, Northern California Council of Camera Clubs\, and Canadian Artists and Photographers Association\, and has presented several webinars. Her fine art photographs are collected by a number of people throughout the world. Brenda also conducts workshops for non-profit organizations\, including www.girlswhoclick.org and she is honored to be part of Dewitt Jones’ www.healingimages.org program.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-with-judge-brenda-tharp-theme-a-musician/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T233452
CREATED:20200725T175408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200904T190756Z
UID:18431-1600197300-1600203600@nvps.org
SUMMARY:Competition with Judge Steve Gottlieb – No Theme
DESCRIPTION:Thousands of Steve Gottlieb’s photographs—ranging from architecture to people to landscapes—have been published worldwide. His images have been featured in Shutterbug\, Popular Photography\, American Photo\, Rangefinder\, and Photo District News\, among others. He is the photographer—as well as author and designer—of six books\, including American Icons\, Washington: Portrait of a City\, FLUSH: Celebrating Bathrooms Past & Present\, and Abandoned America. Abandoned America was selected by both People Magazine and USA Today as “Gift Book of the Year.” Shutterbug referred to Steve as “a gifted photographer and author.” Other recognition includes “Advertising Photograph of the Year” in both NYC and Washington\, DC. http://www.gottliebphoto.com \nSteve produces the Horizon Photography Summit\, an event that brings together many leading photographers who lecture on a wide range of subjects. http://horizonworkshops.com/summit \nSteve is a graduate of Columbia University College and Law School. He practiced law for a decade before turning his hobby into his vocation.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-with-judge-steve-gottlieb-no-theme/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T233452
CREATED:20200131T191038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200131T191038Z
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SUMMARY:Competition: "Oldies" Theme (Images older than 2 years) with Judge Lawrence Jackson
DESCRIPTION:Book author and photographer Lawrence Jackson outside his home in Arlington\, Va.\, No. 1\, 2018. (Photo by Lawrence Jackson) \nLawrence Jackson is a photo-journalist and former White House photographer for the Obama Administration. Prior to that\, he spent 18 years working for The Virginian-Pilot and The Associated Press – in Boston and Washington\, DC. Since leaving the White House in 2017\, Lawrence has been building his editorial photography business telling/documenting stories for news organizations\, corporations\, families and political events. He has published a book which looks back on his 8 years as a White House photographer\, entitled “Yes We Did”. \nLawrence’s approach to making pictures is finding the emotion\, information and the aesthetics to visually tell the story. These principles can be applied to any situation you find yourself in as a photographer. \nPresident Barack Obama participates in a conversation with Misty Copeland\, moderated by Maya Rhodan\, for Time Magazine\, in the Cabinet Room of the White House\, Feb. 29\, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson) \n \nPresident Barack Obama walks back to the Oval Office after bidding farewell to Pope Francis on the South Lawn of the White House\, Sept. 23\, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson) \n \n 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-oldies-theme-images-older-than-2-years-with-judge-lawrence-jackson/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T233452
CREATED:20200219T230007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T153536Z
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SUMMARY:Themed Competition with Judge Don Becker
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Through Rain\, Snow\, Sleet or Hail: Get outside with your camera in bad weather! \nBe sure to protect your equipment well as you venture out in bad weather to capture images in Rain\, Snow\, Sleet or Hail!  For those less adventurous\, the image may be captured from inside a building or vehicle\, etc.  However\, falling rain\, snow\, sleet or hail must be a clearly visible and important part of the image. \nDon Becker started his photography business in 1976 and is still operating as Don Becker Photography (www.donbeckerphotography.com). He has had a number of one person and group gallery shows of his fine art photography images\, and his fine art photographs reside in an art museum and numerous private collections all over the world. After the unfortunate demise of Washington School of Photography in 2016\, where he taught for over 30 years\, he and several partners started Maryland Photographic Workshops\, a premier photographic educational organization dedicated to high-quality classes and workshops (www.marylandphotographicworkshops.com). Don’s current primary photographic interests include: studio lighting techniques\, beauty\, fashion\, dance (particularly ballet)\, macro photography\, and scientific and technical photography.\nExamples of Don’s work: \n \n 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/themed-competition-with-judge-don-becker/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200317T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200317T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T233452
CREATED:20200130T003922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T200736Z
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SUMMARY:Competition: Cancelled - No Meeting - “No Theme” with Judge Mark Van Bergh
DESCRIPTION:This meeting has been cancelled. \nMark Van Bergh is a Washington\, D.C. area attorney and photographer.  His photographic interests are varied\, ranging from a passion for nature and wildlife photography\, to travel\, people\, weddings\, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and other events.  Beyond the Washington beltway\, Mark’s photographic pursuits have taken him throughout the United States\, including many of our National Parks and wildlife refuges\, to Canada\, Costa Rica\, Europe (east and west)\, many sub-Sahara African nations (Botswana\, Kenya\, Namibia\, Rwanda\, South Africa\, Tanzania and Zambia)\, Japan\, China\, Iceland and Antarctica.  Mark has had photographs displayed at the Foundry Gallery in Washington\, the Washington School of Photography\, and photographic retailers. He has a number of photographs in the coffee-table book Focus on Africa: Wildlife\, Conservation and Man.  Mark has received several awards for his photography\, including a first place in the Albuquerque International Balloon Festival Photography Competition and third place in a juried show of mid-Atlantic regional photographers.  Mark is currently co-coordinator of the National Zoo’s Photo Club\, does presentations on nature and wildlife photography to Washington area camera clubs\, judges local camera club competitions\, and has written for an on-line nature photography magazine.  \nA resident of Arlington\, Virginia\, Mark’s websites can be found at: www.markvanbergh.com and www.markvanbergh.zenfolio.com.  He can be reached by e-mail at: mvanbergh@comcast.net or by telephone at (703) 298-4870.  
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-no-theme-with-judge-mark-van-bergh/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200218T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200218T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T233452
CREATED:20200130T003700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200130T003700Z
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SUMMARY:Competition: “No Theme” with Judge Sean O’Rourke
DESCRIPTION:Sean O’Rourke will be our February judge for an open competition. Sean is a professional photographer with a diverse portfolio in Architecture\, Real Estate\, Products\, Weddings\, Events\, and Portraits. Whether he is shooting a unique landscape like the powerful waterfalls in Iceland\, a quiet kiss between a newlywed couple amid a lively crowd\, or the intricate tile patterns in a newly renovated kitchen\, Sean always manages to find creativity and art through his lens. \nAs a small veteran-owned business\, Sean prides himself in the Marine Corps’ three core values: honor\, courage\, and commitment. \nHonor: being honest and having integrity in everything he does. \nCourage: doing what it takes to get the shot and not being afraid to go off the beaten path. \nCommitment: serving his clients the same way he served our country\, with unwavering dedication. \nSean considers himself blessed for doing what he loves for a living. Outside of his professional photography\, Sean enjoys being in the great outdoors and appreciating the wonders of nature as it gives him peace and serenity. The world can be a confusing place sometimes and it’s hard to understand sometimes. Sean thinks of his camera as a translator – deciphering the madness into beauty. \n 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-no-theme-with-judge-sean-orourke/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T233452
CREATED:20191025T211120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191025T211120Z
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SUMMARY:Competition: “No Theme” with Judge Darren Gustaveson
DESCRIPTION:Darren Gustaveson Bio \nDarren’s deepest passion lies in the mountains. As an avid outdoor enthusiast\, Darren uses his camera to share his love of adventure and the natural world. His background is rooted in outdoor education where the mountains have been his classroom to bring people closer to the outside world. \n 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-no-theme-with-judge-darren-gustaveson/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191217T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191217T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T233452
CREATED:20191021T144411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T211238Z
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SUMMARY:Competition: “Night Photography” with Judge Roy Sewall
DESCRIPTION:Night Photography is the theme for the Competition\nThe night presents an interesting set of photographic opportunities. Places active with human activity\, such as city streets\, country fairs\, fireworks\, and etc.\, come alive at night.  But even quiet and lonely places – cemeteries\, back alleys\, and moon-lit shorelines – can surprise you with what they have to offer. The absence of daylight at night will force us to ensure that we capture sufficient light by increasing the length of our exposures\, by adding light (flash or light painting)\, or by increasing the sensitivity (ISO) of our sensors. However\, be careful to maintain the feeling of darkness in the image\, i.e.\, don’t let a too-long exposure turn your scene into the daytime. Wherever you may be headed\, grab your tripod\, a wireless or cabled shutter release\, and a friend (for assistance\, company\, and safety)\, and have fun shooting in the dark.  \nThe definition of night photography is after sunset\, until before sunrise. This would include dusk\, and/or twilight\, which is after sunset. The after sunset/before sunrise is already in the definition. \nRoy Sewall Bio\nRoy’s interest in photography evolved from travel in six continents\, yet he found his own community to be one of the most photogenic locations in the world. \nFrom Roy’s interest in photography evolved from travel in six continents\, yet he found his own community to be one of the most photogenic locations in the world. \nFrom 2001 to 2009 Roy concentrated on capturing scenes of the Potomac River and the adjacent Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal. He then developed diverse bodies of work that include foreign and domestic destinations\, architecture and design\, people\, nature\, old places and things\, and abstracts. But since 2012 his foremost passion is his ongoing project called “Mysterra” – illusions that convey fantasy\, whimsy\, and spirits. \nRoy has done extensive work for private and commercial clients\, as well as Potomac River and C&O Canal-related government and non-profit organizations. \nRoy’s considers the ultimate destination for a photograph to be a large fine art print\, 12″ x 18″ or larger. He has exhibited in numerous DC-area group and one-person shows\, as well as in his own studio.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-night-photography-with-judge-roy-sewall/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T233452
CREATED:20190907T164315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191112T232343Z
UID:16931-1574190900-1574200800@nvps.org
SUMMARY:Competition - with Judge Alan DeFelice – No theme
DESCRIPTION:Competition with Judge Alan DeFelice – No theme\nAlan DeFelice is a professional photographer with more than 26 years’ experience. Alan started in film and progressed to medium format before eventually migrating to digital\, back at the advent of the first digital SLRs. Alan’s work is representative of what he loves: mostly nature\, wildlife and the outdoors. Alan has won numerous regional and international awards. \nAlan has won several local\, regional\, and national photo contests. He has been published in multiple magazines\, and has even shot album covers for local recording artists. His pictures have been published in Serenity Magazine and Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s monthly publication. \nAlan is a speaker at the Mid-Atlantic Nature Visions Photography Expo giving the Raptor Photography workshop. \nAlan has judged several photography competitions at camera clubs and also Fairfax County Schools.   For a number of years he partnered with fellow club member Jack Nevitt in running the Virginia Digital Photo Safaris\, where he and Jack taught the art of photography to participants on location through hands on workshops\, in class instruction and constructive critiques. \n 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-with-judge-alan-defelice-no-theme/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T233452
CREATED:20190901T172812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T012645Z
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SUMMARY:Competition - Judge Kristi Odom - Theme: Low Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Themed Competition “Low Perspective” with judge Kristi Odom. \nBIO \nKristi Odom joined Nikon’s elite Ambassador program in May of 2018.\nAn internationally acclaimed photographer and sought-after\nmotivational speaker\, Kristi travels the world shooting\, teaching and\nsharing her insights. From destination weddings in Thailand to\nconservation projects in the jungles of Borneo\, she’s always on the\nmove\, always ready to connect with others. \nShe has received a Master’s accreditation from WPPI (Wedding and\nPortrait Photographers International) and won over 60 international\nphotography awards. Her recent work has been exhibited twice at the\nSmithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History. \nHer web site is:  https://www.kristiodomfineart.com/ \n  \nTheme \nLow Perspective:Placing the camera low to the ground (October 15\, 2019): The idea is to change our normal shooting perspective by shooting images with our cameras close to the ground.  This will provide a great opportunity for creative shots.  Common objects can appear completely different when taken from a low perspective and can provide new compositional opportunities.  Get close and shoot up.  Back up and include foreground and foreground objects.  Get your tripod close to the ground\, or free yourself from your tripod and get down low to the ground with your camera.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-judge-tbd-theme-low-perspective/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T233452
CREATED:20190823T133512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190823T133512Z
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SUMMARY:Competition: No Theme with judge Sandi Croan
DESCRIPTION:Sandi Croan  \nSandi Croan is an independent photographer from Centreville who has been living in Northern Virginia since 1978. She specializes in landscape\, nature\, and travel photography with an eye for capturing the unique and creating fine art for homes and offices. \nSandi has won numerous competitions and awards for her fine art photographs including: Photographer of the Year and Print of the Year numerous times as well as Versatile Photographer of the Year at Northern Virginia Photographic Society (NVPS); Best Landscape and People’s Choice awards at Nature Visions Photography Expo; and Best in Show and 2nd Place at the juried Meadowlark Photo Expo in Vienna\, VA\, as well as awards at Art Space Herndon Fine Art Photography Exhibit\, Reston Artists PhotoArt\, and many more. Her images have been selected to be put on permanent display at the Fair Oaks Hospital Cancer Center\, Inova Schar Cancer Center\, Meadowlark Botanical Gardens and the Joseph Miller Center for the Photographic Arts. She has been juried into numerous art shows including; the prestigious VisArts of Rockville Exhibitions\, Fairfax County Council of the Arts Show (Unlocked)\, and The Fraser Gallery International Photography Exhibition as well as many others. Sandi was a featured artist in Elan Magazine\, and her photograph “Blue Lagoon” was on the cover. She has also had photographs published in other local and national magazines. \nSandi has sold many of her photographs to private\, corporate and government clients\, and does shows for businesses and other local events. In addition\, Sandi has recently/or currently is displaying her art at Broadway Gallery\, The Blue Iguana restaurant in Fairfax\, Meadowlark Gardens\, Cub Run Recreation Center\, Trummers on Main Street Restaurant\, and the Fairfax County Government Center. \nSandi has been a member of the Northern Virginia Photographic Society (NVPS) since 2004 and has served in a variety of board positions since 2005. She served as President of NVPS for two terms from 2009-2011.  She also is a speaker and serves as a judge for area photographic clubs\, competitions and exhibitions\, as well as mentoring high school photography enthusiasts. \nYou can see a sample of Sandi’s work on www.sandicroanphotography.com
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-no-theme-with-judge-sandi-croan/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T233452
CREATED:20190203T182130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T220028Z
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SUMMARY:Competition: "Oldies (No Date Restriction)" with judge  David Blecman
DESCRIPTION:David Blecman \nDavid Blecman\, a member of the Professional Photographers of America\, started his photographic career in 1978\, and started Positive Negatives in 1997.  \nHe is now an internationally recognized photographer and instructor\, having taught in over a dozen countries to photographers\, models\, and makeup artists. His personal mentoring programs for photographers and commercial models continues to grow in popularity.  \nDavid has photographed projects for such clientele as Sears\, Color Me Beautiful\, JC Penney\, Bath & Body Works\, Foot Action\, Kaybee Toys\, Littman Jewelers\, Seagrams Americas\, Holiday Inn\, Wyndham Hotels\, Days Inn\, Hilton Hotels\, The White House\, Black Market\, Water Water Everywhere\, Cornell University\, etc. \nDavid has also been hired to photograph such celebrities as President George W. Bush\, Christina  Aguilera\, Jimmy Buffett\, Steely Dan\, Moody Blues\, Beyonce and Destiny’s Child\, Celine Dion\, Gene Simmons and KISS\, and numerous others. \nDavid currently shoots for magazines\, clothiers\, fashion designers\, and numerous other print and commercial accounts\, as well as for models\, actors\, and their agencies.   \nHe has  been published  hundreds of times\, and his specialties include\, but are not limited to; child and adult models\, architectural\, food\, fashion\, swimwear\, location and studio work\,  products\, headshots\, etc. \nDavid continues to speak at modeling and photography venues\, judges at pageants\, teaches at modeling agencies\, and  continues to teach and mentor photographers\, models\, and makeup artists internationally. \nMore recently\, David is mentoring a group of over 1050 amateur photographers\, and is getting them exposure and recognition by having their work displayed and sold at local venues. \nOldies \nThe restriction that photos be taken withing 2 years of the competition date is removed. Photos  from any past date taken can be submitted. All other requirements and restrictions still apply.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competitions-oldies-no-date-restriction-with-judge-david-blecman/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190416T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190416T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T233452
CREATED:20190203T175253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190203T175747Z
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SUMMARY:Competitions: Theme - "Trains\, Planes\, Automobiles and Trucks" with judge Steve Gottlieb
DESCRIPTION:Steve Gottlieb\nThousands of Steve Gottlieb’s photographs—ranging from architecture to people to landscapes—have been published worldwide. His images have been featured in Shutterbug\, Popular Photography\, American Photo\, Rangefinder\, and Photo District News\, among others. He is the photographer—as well as author and designer—of six books\, including American Icons\, Washington: Portrait of a City\, FLUSH: Celebrating Bathrooms Past & Present\, and Abandoned America. Abandoned America was selected by both People Magazine and USA Today as “Gift Book of the Year.” Shutterbug referred to Steve as “a gifted photographer and author.” Other recognition includes “Advertising Photograph of the Year” in both NYC and Washington\, DC. http://www.gottliebphoto.com \nSteve produces the Horizon Photography Summit\, an event that brings together many leading photographers who lecture on a wide range of subjects. http://horizonworkshops.com/summit \nSteve is a graduate of Columbia University College and Law School. He practiced law for a decade before turning his hobby into his vocation. \nTheme \nTrains\, Planes\, Automobiles\, and Trucks:Images of these subjects can be of new or old trains\, planes\, automobiles\, or trucks – from mint condition to a state of ruin. Images can be of the entire vehicle or isolated parts\, such as hood ornaments. Subjects can be in motion or at rest.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competitions-theme-trains-planes-automobiles-and-trucks-with-judge-steve-gottlieb/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190416T183000
DTSTAMP:20260411T233452
CREATED:20190413T125108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190413T125108Z
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SUMMARY:Dinner with judge Steve Gottlieb – Jason’s Deli at 5:30
DESCRIPTION:April 16\, 2019: Dinner with judge Steve Gottlieb – Jason’s Deli at 5:30
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/dinner-with-judge-steve-gottlieb-jasons-deli-at-530/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190319T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190319T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T233452
CREATED:20181204T033721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190130T145843Z
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SUMMARY:Competition: "No Theme" with Judge John Hoover
DESCRIPTION:John Hoover \nJohn is the Instructional lab Coordinator for Photography at Montgomery College in Rockville\, MD and is an assignment photographer specializing in portraits\, travel\, and architectural photography. Before that he served as the director of Photography at the Metropolitan Center for the visual arts\, a nonprofit community arts Center located in Rockville Maryland. \nHe is the recipient of the 2007 excellence in the Arts and Humanities Award\, given by the Montgomery County Arts and Humanities Council\, for the contribution he made in improving the Photography Center at VisArts to the point of national recognition among professional photographers and industrial specialists. \nJohn’s current exhibition is “2018 travels in Europe: a photographic journey through Prague\, Vienna and Budapest.”  John can be reached at his website www.Jhooverphotoimages.com  or by email at johnhoover@jhoover.com.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-no-theme-with-judge-roy-hover/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190219T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190219T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T233452
CREATED:20181204T031826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190130T214424Z
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SUMMARY:Competition: "No Theme" with Judge Roy Sewall
DESCRIPTION:Roy Sewall Bio\nRoy’s interest in photography evolved from travel in six continents\, yet he found his own community to be one of the most photogenic locations in the world. \nFrom Roy’s interest in photography evolved from travel in six continents\, yet he found his own community to be one of the most photogenic locations in the world. \nFrom 2001 to 2009 Roy concentrated on capturing scenes of the Potomac River and the adjacent Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal. He then developed diverse bodies of work that include foreign and domestic destinations\, architecture and design\, people\, nature\, old places and things\, and abstracts. But since 2012 his foremost passion is his ongoing project called “Mysterra” – illusions that convey fantasy\, whimsy\, and spirits. \nRoy has done extensive work for private and commercial clients\, as well as Potomac River and C&O Canal-related government and non-profit organizations. \nRoy’s considers the ultimate destination for a photograph to be a large fine art print\, 12″ x 18″ or larger. He has exhibited in numerous DC-area group and one-person shows\, as well as in his own studio.
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