World Photography Contest

I actually checked my twitter account today and found out about this fabulous contest.  There are categories for kids, students, amateurs and professional photographers.  

World Photography Organisation Competition - The Sony World Photography Awards.


Check it out!  Deadline is January 4, 2012.  But, don't wait until the last day.

Roots in Detroit

Roots in Detroit Photography Exhibit

Saturday, August 13, 2011 

6-9 pm

at the Historic Farmington Winery

31505 Grand River (just west of Orchard Lake Rd)

MAP 

FREE!!!!

What was I thinking?  I forgot to post on this blog about the Roots in Detroit Photography Exhibit!  Well, it's here.  The contest for local photographers to capture the essence of Detroit and its roots took place months ago.  The show is tonight, Saturday, August 13, 2011.  Hope you can make it. Many of the photographers (including yours truly) will have prints for sale.    




First place goes to Susan Barnes with "Detroit Boxer, Darryl Cunningham prays before his fight at the Royal Oak Music Theatre"
Second place goes to Ron Warren with "Metro Gothic"
Third Place goes to Thom Briggs with "  "


Eight photographers were awarded Honorable Mentions:

Marc Beauregard with "Down but Not Out"

Amy Claeys with "The Pond"

Andreas Eichelmann with "Homeless People with Very Deep Roots in Detroit"

Kim Gusway's untitled panorama of downtown

Matt Harding with "Detroit's Finest"

Lori Morrow with "Old Detroit Train Station"

Chelsea Murdzia with "Majestic Station"

ME!  Dawn Sketch with "Ghost of Future Detroit"

Take a look at the images online via FaceBook (even if you don't have a FB account) at this link.  

See you there!!!!

Garden Photography Contest $1,000 Prize

Horticulture & DavesGarden.com are sponsoring a Garden Photography Contest.


Great gardening goes hand in hand with great photography - that's why Horticulture is pleased to introduce the new Garden Photography Awards to celebrate the best in garden photography.  One grand-prize winner will be selected by renowned garden photographer, Rob Cardillo.  The winner will receive $1,000 and the photo with credit in an upcoming issue of Horticulture magazine.


Online submission (limit 2mb files)
Entries must be in by September 30, 2011


Check out the details here at Horticulture Magazine.


Good Luck Artists!
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Exposures: Photography 2011

The Lawrence Street Gallery has a call for entries for their April show.  Exposures: Photography 2011 requires photographs "All work must be ready for exhibiting and wired for hanging".  Entries accepted next week, March 23-26, 2011.  $150 prize for best in show.  Click here to link to the entry form. 


Good Luck!  See you there on Friday, April 1st for the opening night!

Photo Contest

"Roots in Detroit" Photography Contest 2011 

Deadline Saturday, March 19th. 

The 2011 “Roots in Detroit” Photography Contest & Exhibition is specifically designed to recognize the exceptional talent of our local photographers and to celebrate our community through the art of photography.  Winning photographers (including 7 Honorable Mentions) will showcase their work in an exclusive Roots In Detroit Photographer’s Exhibition.  A 1-day exhibition to be held in August 2011. 

1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place Winners will receive “Roots in Detroit” Photography Competition Awards as well as top billing for the Exhibition.

Good Luck!