In 2022, I had a pretty neat experience!  Judging a Photo Contest with Virginia at ARTA - Alberta Retired Teachers Association!

The awe and intimidation of this position was strong!  This was a complete first for me!  

The tables of images that spread out as I walked into that room, was overwhelming! 

• Will we agree?
• Will we argue, fight it out, like we see on TV? LOL!
• How am I ever going to choose? 
• What gives one more to an image than another?
• What story does the photograph tell?
• Does the subject it was entered in suit the image?

It was such a fantastic day! I'm so grateful for this opportunity!

"There was a fierce debate in some categories, as ARTA members submitted exquisite images once again. After the dust settled, the winners and honorable mentions were chosen." - ARTA Article

As we dove back and forth in the first few, we both tiptoed around the subjects, the questions, then before we knew it.  Words and questions were flying!  It was such a fantastic experience, diving into the world of so many individuals that have such depths of talent - all with similar pieces of equipment!  It continues to amaze me daily what we are all capable of if we spread our wings and take trust in our intuitions, creativity and that ever loving eye for imagination!  Endless!

Thank you ARTA for the invitation to Judge this contest!  It was a fabulous adventure, jumping into each of those images and sharing in their journeys and experiences!

Full ARTA 2022 Photo Contest Article
 

Just a couple of neuro spicy's prepping for the photograph judgement zone!