Welcome to the Fort Wayne Photographers Club Competition website!

Due to Covid-19, the Fort Wayne Photographers Club has moved to this virtual competition site! We are using a different professional judge from PSA (Photographic Society of America, a huge international photographers club) every month.

You’ll need a code to enter the site, please contact Secretary@FWPhotoClub.com for your code.

Please watch the 3 minute “Members video” in the “How-to guides” below (click red button). Then the Join our Club button below to login/register with the code you received. A Members button will appear on the top right that enables you to enter competitions.

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Welcome to the Fort Wayne Photographers Club competition site!

This page has been designed for our Fort Wayne Photo Club members to compete and critique each other.

If you belong to this Club, then expect an email from your club with an access code.

Use the Join our Club button below with your Code, to login/register and then ‘join’ the club.

Once you are logged in and have joined a Members button will appear here. Use this button to access the competitions.

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Results for competitions in 2021 June Competition–Advanced

There were 18 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in 2021 June Competition–Advanced

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Twin Falls S.C.
gale tieder – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced–Nature –PSA Rules Apply

Bad to the Bone
Brian Michael Sirois – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced–Wild Thing! (animal, action)

What More kisses
Denise McQuillan – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced–Monochrome

Lake Resia Belltower JPG
Wolfgang Koger – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

A Parent’s Endless Toil
Larry Kilgore – First
Advanced–Nature –PSA Rules Apply

Help is on the Way
Brenda Fishbaugh – First
Advanced–Wild Thing! (animal, action)

Blue day at the beach
William Thum – First
Advanced–Monochrome

Play Me a Tune
Eugene McQuillan – First
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Tiger Noor at Water Hole
Peter Dominowski – Second
Advanced–Nature –PSA Rules Apply

Eagle Lift Off
Denise McQuillan – Second
Advanced–Nature –PSA Rules Apply

Free Falling
Cindy Eaton – Second
Advanced–Wild Thing! (animal, action)

Angkor Wat Colonnade
James Wulpi – Second
Advanced–Monochrome

Montana Griz
Cindy Eaton – Second
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Roseate Spoonbill in Mating Colors
Brenda Fishbaugh – Third
Advanced–Nature –PSA Rules Apply

Focused on Dinner
Denise McQuillan – Third
Advanced–Wild Thing! (animal, action)

You Look Yummy
Brenda Fishbaugh – Third
Advanced–Monochrome

Ethereal Fisher
James Wulpi – Third
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

A Tasty Morsel
Larry Kilgore – Third
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

by Sarah Pringle, June 19, 2021

Results for competitions in 2021 June Competition–Novice

There were 16 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in 2021 June Competition–Novice

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Bald Eagle @ Eagle Marsh
Rob Schmiedel – Top Choice by Judge
Novice–Nature –PSA Rules Apply

Wild Fire
Gayla Baker – Top Choice by Judge
Novice–Wild Thing! (animal, action)

Unlocking Light
Danielle Ellingwood – Top Choice by Judge
Novice–Monochrome

Tower of Reflection
Danielle Ellingwood – Top Choice by Judge
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Butterfly
Paula Schmiedel – First
Novice–Nature –PSA Rules Apply

Wild about leaves
Paula Schmiedel – First
Novice–Wild Thing! (animal, action)

Keeping Watch Over the Flock
Rob Schmiedel – First
Novice–Monochrome

oliver
Paula Schmiedel – First
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Snow Creations
Gayla Baker – Second
Novice–Nature –PSA Rules Apply

Can’t Tame These Horses!
Rob Schmiedel – Second
Novice–Wild Thing! (animal, action)

goose 1
Paula Schmiedel – Second
Novice–Monochrome

Hydro in Motion
Rob Schmiedel – Second
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Living Rock
Danielle Ellingwood – Third
Novice–Nature –PSA Rules Apply

Rockin’ the Stage
Danielle Ellingwood – Third
Novice–Wild Thing! (animal, action)

Big and Beautiful
Gayla Baker – Third
Novice–Monochrome

Tough Guy
Avery Wentz – Third
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

by Sarah Pringle, June 19, 2021

Results for competitions in 2021 May Competition–Advanced

There were 16 entries that gained our highest award(s).

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Chilly April Snow
Mike Koenig – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced–PSA Rules Apply

Solo Flight
Denise McQuillan – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced–Isolated Objects

Golden Jackal in India
Peter Dominowski – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced – Indigenous Things or People

Native American Rainbow of Hope
Larry Kilgore – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Spoonbill Slumber
Cindy Eaton – First
Advanced–PSA Rules Apply

Lonely Barn
Sarah Pringle – First
Advanced–Isolated Objects

Life in a Kenyan Boma
Brenda Fishbaugh – First
Advanced – Indigenous Things or People

Sunrise Portal over the Atlantic
James Wulpi – First
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Osprey explosion with yellow eyes
James Wulpi – Second
Advanced–PSA Rules Apply

Adrift at Sea
Mike Koenig – Second
Advanced–Isolated Objects

The Last Mihsihkinaahkwa Pow Wow
Brian Michael Sirois – Second
Advanced – Indigenous Things or People

Bar Harbor Lighthouse
gale tieder – Second
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Lone Bird
William Thum – Third
Advanced–PSA Rules Apply

Chicago Light
Cindy Eaton – Third
Advanced–Isolated Objects

breakingground
Lawrence Gaskill – Third
Advanced – Indigenous Things or People

Stargazing in Iowa
Sarah Pringle – Third
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

by Sarah Pringle, May 10, 2021

Results for competitions in 2021 May Competition–Novice

There were 16 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in 2021 May Competition–Novice

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butterfly
Paula Schmiedel – Top Choice by Judge
Novice-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

lonely sailor
gale tieder – Top Choice by Judge
Novice – Isolated Objects

Montana Wildflower
Paula Schmiedel – Top Choice by Judge
Novice – Indigenous Things or People

Here Comes the Judge
Irene Aldrete – Top Choice by Judge
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Lonely Bloom
Irene Aldrete – First
Novice-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

lost bobbers
Paula Schmiedel – First
Novice – Isolated Objects

Downy Woodpecker
Rob Schmiedel – First
Novice – Indigenous Things or People

Tiny Bubbles
Rob Schmiedel – First
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Fall Fire
Danielle Ellingwood – Second
Novice-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

Peppercorn
Rob Schmiedel – Second
Novice – Isolated Objects

Grow in the Darkness
Danielle Ellingwood – Second
Novice – Indigenous Things or People

Looking Down on Mom
Danielle Ellingwood – Second
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Circled Spider Web
Avery Wentz – Third
Novice-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

No Way Out
Gayla Baker – Third
Novice – Isolated Objects

Different Styles
Gayla Baker – Third
Novice – Indigenous Things or People

Covered In Rain
Avery Wentz – Third
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

by Sarah Pringle, May 10, 2021

Results for competitions in 2021 May Competition–Novice

There were 16 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in 2021 May Competition–Novice

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

butterfly
Paula Schmiedel – Top Choice by Judge
Novice-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

lonely sailor
gale tieder – Top Choice by Judge
Novice – Isolated Objects

Montana Wildflower
Paula Schmiedel – Top Choice by Judge
Novice – Indigenous Things or People

Here Comes the Judge
Irene Aldrete – Top Choice by Judge
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Lonely Bloom
Irene Aldrete – First
Novice-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

lost bobbers
Paula Schmiedel – First
Novice – Isolated Objects

Downy Woodpecker
Rob Schmiedel – First
Novice – Indigenous Things or People

Tiny Bubbles
Rob Schmiedel – First
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Fall Fire
Danielle Ellingwood – Second
Novice-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

Peppercorn
Rob Schmiedel – Second
Novice – Isolated Objects

Grow in the Darkness
Danielle Ellingwood – Second
Novice – Indigenous Things or People

Looking Down on Mom
Danielle Ellingwood – Second
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Circled Spider Web
Avery Wentz – Third
Novice-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

No Way Out
Gayla Baker – Third
Novice – Isolated Objects

Different Styles
Gayla Baker – Third
Novice – Indigenous Things or People

Covered In Rain
Avery Wentz – Third
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

by Sarah Pringle, May 10, 2021

Results for competitions in 2021 April Competition–Advanced

There were 16 entries that gained our highest award(s).

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Wanna come down & join me?
Sharmalene Gunawardena – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced–Nature–PSA Rules Apply

Sunset Shines Through
Larry Kilgore – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced–Through the Window

Super 8
Brian Michael Sirois – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced – Photographer Self-Portrait

Who Hits the Ground First
Brenda Fishbaugh – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Smoky Mountains Autumn Sunshine
Mike Koenig – First
Advanced–Nature–PSA Rules Apply

Window onto Angkor Tom ruins
James Wulpi – First
Advanced–Through the Window

Infinite Possibilites!
Larry Kilgore – First
Advanced – Photographer Self-Portrait

Gold Finch Love
Larry Kilgore – First
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

The Running Man and Orion Nebulae
Larry Kilgore – Second
Advanced–Nature–PSA Rules Apply

Quiet Contemplation
Mike Koenig – Second
Advanced–Through the Window

This is me and I LOVE it
Teresa Stephens – Second
Advanced – Photographer Self-Portrait

A little splash of color
Sharmalene Gunawardena – Second
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Having An Appetizer
Denise McQuillan – Third
Advanced–Nature–PSA Rules Apply

Reflecting
Sue Sells – Third
Advanced–Through the Window

Self portrait 4 April comp 1 of 1
William Thum – Third
Advanced – Photographer Self-Portrait

Spring Awakening
Wolfgang Koger – Third
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

by Brenda Fishbaugh, April 14, 2021

Results for competitions in 2021 April Competition–Novice

There were 12 entries that gained our highest award(s).

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Sunny day!
Rob Schmiedel – Top Choice by Judge
Novice-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

Through the glass
Rob Schmiedel – Top Choice by Judge
Novice – Through the Window

Another Side of Me
Danielle Ellingwood – Top Choice by Judge
Novice – Photographer Self-Portrait

Elena
David Livingston – Top Choice by Judge
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Pine Cones in the snow
Irene Aldrete – First
Novice-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

outthewindow
Paula Schmiedel – First
Novice – Through the Window

fur baby
Paula Schmiedel – First
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Wild Wild Susan
Gayla Baker – Second
Novice-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

Fragile
Gayla Baker – Second
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Lower Calf Creek Falls
Danielle Ellingwood – Third
Novice-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

Day Dreamer
Avery Wentz – Third
Novice – Through the Window

Fashion Choice
Bernadette Smith – Third
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

by Brenda Fishbaugh, April 14, 2021

Results for competitions in 2021 March Competition–Novice

There were 16 entries that gained our highest award(s).

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Up Close
Bernadette Smith – Top Choice by Judge
Novice-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

Not Waiting for Spring
Gayla Baker – Top Choice by Judge
Novice – Floral

Astro
David Livingston – Top Choice by Judge
Novice – Household Pets

Boy and His (Muddy) Bike
Bernadette Smith – Top Choice by Judge
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Out of Danger
Gayla Baker – First
Novice-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

Pollenation
Rob Schmiedel – First
Novice – Floral

Lola
Irene Aldrete – First
Novice – Household Pets

Art and Light
Danielle Ellingwood – First
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Babbling Brook
Paula Schmiedel – Second
Novice-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

A Touch of Beauty
Danielle Ellingwood – Second
Novice – Floral

Brutus
Rob Schmiedel – Second
Novice – Household Pets

snowbird
Paula Schmiedel – Second
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Our for a Stroll
Rob Schmiedel – Third
Novice-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

Red, White and Purple
Bernadette Smith – Third
Novice – Floral

Can We Be Done Yet?
Avery Wentz – Third
Novice – Household Pets

Promenade Park
Rob Schmiedel – Third
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

by Brenda Fishbaugh, March 23, 2021

Results for competitions in 2021 March Competition–Advanced

There were 20 entries that gained our highest award(s).

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Details of a Snowflake
Denise McQuillan – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced–PSA Rules Apply

Wild Irish Rose
Denise McQuillan – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced–Floral

Dressed for dinner
Teresa Stephens – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced – Household Pets

Check it out I got married
Teresa Stephens – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

After The Storm 9
Wolfgang Koger – First
Advanced–PSA Rules Apply

Look Closely
Joni Lehman – First
Advanced–Floral

Pecking Order
Brenda Fishbaugh – First
Advanced – Household Pets

Bohemian Waxwing Feeding
Peter Dominowski – First
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

He Put a Feather in Her Cap!
Larry Kilgore – Second
Advanced–PSA Rules Apply

Moonlight Serenade, Hurricane River
Mike Koenig – Second
Advanced–PSA Rules Apply

Flower Power
Sharmalene Gunawardena – Second
Advanced–Floral

Cat in a Box
Wolfgang Koger – Second
Advanced – Household Pets

7 words per minute
David Riggs – Second
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

A Mission to Pray
Denise McQuillan – Second
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Greater Yellownape Pair
Peter Dominowski – Third
Advanced–PSA Rules Apply

Lake Josephine Sunset
Brenda Fishbaugh – Third
Advanced–PSA Rules Apply

Plenty of Poppies
Brenda Fishbaugh – Third
Advanced–Floral

Pepe
William Thum – Third
Advanced – Household Pets

Buddy
Sarah Pringle – Third
Advanced – Household Pets

Never Quit
Sharon Gerig – Third
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

by Brenda Fishbaugh, March 23, 2021

Results for competitions in 2021 February Competition–Advanced

There were 16 entries that gained our highest award(s).

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Better Luck Next Time
Joni Lehman – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced–Nature–PSA Rules Apply

Golden Arches
Denise McQuillan – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced–Arches

Street Singer
Joni Lehman – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced – Action

Library Reading Pod
James Wulpi – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

I Slurp My Dinner
Denise McQuillan – First
Advanced–Nature–PSA Rules Apply

Sugar plantation ruins
James Wulpi – First
Advanced–Arches

AirShowExplosion
Peter Dominowski – First
Advanced – Action

Sunset at the Vatican
Brenda Fishbaugh – First
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Elk Proud
Mike Koenig – Second
Advanced–Nature–PSA Rules Apply

Arches National Park
Eugene McQuillan – Second
Advanced–Arches

The Gaucho roundup
Lawrence Gaskill – Second
Advanced – Action

I need another quarter
David Riggs – Second
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Time for a Dip
Brenda Fishbaugh – Third
Advanced–Nature–PSA Rules Apply

Geographical designs in nature
Lawrence Gaskill – Third
Advanced–Arches

One Giant Leap for Mankind
Brenda Fishbaugh – Third
Advanced – Action

Ready to Go…
Mike Koenig – Third
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

by Sarah Pringle, February 11, 2021