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
- Conformance (5%): Entry meets base requirements and conforms to core theme
- Interpretation of Category or Theme (10%): Entry is illustrative of the category in which it was entered
- Composition/Arrangement (25%): Entry reflect object arranged in a meaningful, pleasing manner use the best angle or otherwise interesting perspective?
- 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
- Technical (25%): Thoughtful attention to proper exposure, white balance and depth of field
- Impact (10%): Effectiveness of visual communication between photographer and viewer and overall appeal of photo
