Sept 2003 - May 2004
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Claudia, who uses a 'point and shoot' Vivitar camera, attributes her love of photography to her father, another avid photographer. She always has her camera with her and has taken pictures of scenery, children, her dog and whatever else is available. Her numerous albums of pictures taken over the years are a testimony to her eclectic interest. A 'once in a lifetime' shot hangs on her bedroom wall - that of an Amish farmer plowing with a team of 4 horses and 4 mules all abreast. She has been an active member of the Villages Photography Club since they moved here in 1999. Another hobby of hers is gardening as evidenced by her attractive yard. Below are the pictures which earned her awards this year. |
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"Do I Have to Wear My Raincoat" won her a blue ribbon in the Animals category on March 3, 2004
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This "Still Life in Glass" earned her a blue ribbon in the Glass category on May 5, 2004. This picture was taken on the kitchen table with her bathrobe covering a cardboard box. Natural light and a flash helped to create this effect. This blue ribbon helped to give her the points necessary to win 'Photographer of the Year'. |
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This "Basic Transportation" won her a red ribbon in the Transportation Class on Nov. 5, 2003.
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This "Way to Go" earned her a 3rd Place in the Family category on Dec. 3, 2003. |
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"Santa Brought Me Toys" won a 3rd in the April 7th contest. |
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An Honorable Mention in the Sky category was "Mountain Sky" on Sept 17, 2003. |
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This "Ringling Mansion" won her an Honorable Mention in the Buildings category on Jan. 7, 2004.
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Claudia has won honors in previous years with her photography. The above picture "Circles and More Circles" won Best Photo of the year for Claudia in 2002. This photo was entered in the Round category on Apr. 7, 2002. The photo on the left "On the Beach" won her Honors for 'Small Print of the Year' in 2000. It was entered in the Backlighting category on Feb. 16, 2000.
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