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March 2, 2026 at 12:32 pm #546850
While I was away, I received some awards at my city’s annual photo contest. I submitted 4 this year which were all recognized. It was interesting that one of the pro judges (specializing in nature & flower photos) said she was 95% biased on how she saw the world & just couldn’t wrap her head around photography as “fine art.” I imagine she meant the experimental / digital category? I don’t care, I enjoy dabbling in it. Another interesting thing to note. The photographer who won best of show made a point to say that he was excited about learning more about “fine art” photography after seeing contest entries & thanked others for sharing.
Flora: Spartan Helmet, 3rd place

Flora: The Film Noir Tulip, Honorable Mention

Experimental / Digital Art: The Last Leaf, 2nd Place

Experimental / Digital Art: The Active Soul, 3rd place

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March 2, 2026 at 12:55 pm #546851
Robert AppleModerator- https://www.instagram.com/robert.apple.98/
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Allows Edits? YesGrats Marty, Nice shots and creations.
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March 2, 2026 at 12:56 pm #546852
Thanks, Robert! I’m trying to get back in the groove 😀
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March 2, 2026 at 7:57 pm #546879
Rob Wood (Admin)Keymaster- https://instagram.com/lightstalking
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Allows Edits? YesMore stunners from you. Your level is so high now. If I were you, I’d be submitting some of these to a lot more than just your local city contest.
Regarding the judges remarks, I tend to ignore gatekeepers, but it always fascinates me how so-called experts don’t recognise photography is fine art once several photographs of sold for over $1 million each. They may not recognise it but the market certainly does.
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March 3, 2026 at 12:14 am #546893
Thank you again for your encouragement, Rob! You give me confidence to start looking for other places to submit. 😀
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March 3, 2026 at 4:32 am #546895
Dahlia AmbroseKeymaster- https://www.instagram.com/livingsta/
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Allows Edits? YesStunning work Marty and congratulations 🙂
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March 3, 2026 at 9:01 am #546900
Thanks so much for your kind words, Dahlia!
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March 6, 2026 at 9:38 am #547053
Very nice work Marty. Well done!
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March 6, 2026 at 1:18 pm #547063
Thanks, Wendy! Much appreciated 😀
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March 6, 2026 at 8:38 pm #547082
Pat GarrettParticipant- https://www.instagram.com/patriciaj.garrett/
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Allows Edits? YesAbsolutely amazing @martye. Beautiful work. Your artistic talents and passions show through.
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March 6, 2026 at 11:53 pm #547086
Thanks so much @patography, that means a lot to me
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March 7, 2026 at 8:23 am #547092
These are lovely and inspiring Marty and certainly deserve recognition in a larger arena.
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March 7, 2026 at 8:49 am #547093
Thank you for your kind & thoughtful comments, Stef! Much appreciated
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