JUDGES' SITE: "Frozen in Frame" 2026 GCML Photo Show

Theme and Categories

Flower, garden, landscape photos in three categories:

• Fleeting Moments - floral arrangements and ephemerals
• Seasons of Bloom - perennials and gardens
• Eternal Beauty - nature scenes

Inquiries

For inquiries or tech challenges during the judging period, please contact mlgardenclub@gmail.com. 

Judging

• Judges will assess entries across six (6) categories on a scale of 1-7, with 7 being Exceptional
• Scores will be averaged across judges by photo

Judging Categories

1. Conformance (5%): Entry meets base requirements and conforms to core theme
2. Interpretation of Category or Theme (10%): Entry is illustrative of the category in which it was entered
3. Composition/Arrangement (25%): Entry reflect object arranged in a meaningful, pleasing manner use the best angle or otherwise interesting perspective?
4. Artistry/Creativity (25%): Elements brought together to show creative thought or original idea portrayed in the image, which may also be shown from a non-traditional point of view or perspective
5. Technical (25%): Thoughtful attention to proper exposure, white balance and depth of field
6. Impact (10%): Effectiveness of visual communication between photographer and viewer and overall appeal of photo