American Rose Society Digital Photo Contest
Ann9BNCalif
5 years ago
Hello Rose Friends --
Two of my photos of the David Austin rose Tamora were recognized by the American Rose Society's 2018 Digital Photo contest.
The black and white photo won first place in the Abstract and Impressionism category. I called it "Winter is Coming."
The color photo won second place in the old garden rose or shrub category.
If you're interested in the contest and photos, here is a link to the webinar on Youtube. You must be an ARS member to enter and the entry deadline is typically in November.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
I've posted on this forum for a few years now and appreciate your "likes" and kind comments. They've been very encouraging and I'm looking forward to doing better photography in 2019.
Ann
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Plumeria Girl (Florida ,9b)
5 years agoCongratulations, Ann !
Your roses look beautiful. I love your black and white pic very much. Your photography is excellent :)Have you tried to enter this below Rose Wall Calendar on May 1.
Congrats again :)
jin
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