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 February 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 February Competition–Novice

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Frog in the Muck
Irene Aldrete – Top Choice by Judge
Novice-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

Arch Portal
Danielle Ellingwood – Top Choice by Judge
Novice – Arches

Air Split
Bernadette Smith – Top Choice by Judge
Novice – Action

Let’s Go
Bernadette Smith – Top Choice by Judge
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Waiting For A Snack
Avery Wentz – First
Novice-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

Organ pipes
Irene Aldrete – First
Novice – Arches

Snow Day
Paula Schmiedel – First
Novice – Action

Evening At The Lighthouse
Avery Wentz – First
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Bryce Amphitheatre
Danielle Ellingwood – Second
Novice-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

Church door
Paula Schmiedel – Second
Novice – Arches

The Decent
Danielle Ellingwood – Second
Novice – Action

Lights through an Icy Window
Irene Aldrete – Second
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Shy Duck
Rob Schmiedel – Third
Novice-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

Arches with a Flare
Rob Schmiedel – Third
Novice – Arches

The World is a Blur
Rob Schmiedel – Third
Novice – Action

fire
Paula Schmiedel – Third
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

by Sarah Pringle, February 10, 2021

Results for competitions in January Competition–Advanced

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

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Winter Reflections
Mike Koenig – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced–Nature–PSA Rules Apply
Bubbling with Joy
Brenda Fishbaugh – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced–Happiness
My Everyday Mask
David Riggs – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced-Masks
HEIFETZ AND HURRELL
Kris Gay – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed
Star of Bethlehem & Jesus on Cross
Brenda Fishbaugh – First
Advanced–Nature–PSA Rules Apply
Llama Smiles all around
Doug Peconge – First
Advanced–Happiness
Fiddling with the Wolf Moon
Larry Kilgore – First
Advanced-Masks
Italy scene
Wolfgang Koger – First
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed
Great Blue Herons In Love
Peter Dominowski – Second
Advanced–Nature–PSA Rules Apply
The Pure Joy of Music
Larry Kilgore – Second
Advanced–Happiness
Our His and Her Masks
Wolfgang Koger – Second
Advanced-Masks
Canoe on Maligne Lake
Lawrence Gaskill – Second
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed
Robin and a Berry
Brian Michael Sirois – Third
Advanced–Nature–PSA Rules Apply
Happy
William Thum – Third
Advanced–Happiness
Portrait in Paradise
Brian Michael Sirois – Third
Advanced-Masks
NY, NY
William Thum – Third
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

by Brenda Fishbaugh, January 13, 2021

Results for competitions in January Competition–Novice

There were 13 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
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reflection
Paula Schmiedel – Top Choice by Judge
Novice-Nature–PSA Rules Apply
Christmas Day
Bernadette Smith – Top Choice by Judge
Novice – Happiness
face mask
Paula Schmiedel – Top Choice by Judge
Novice-masks
Tulips 3189
Irene Aldrete – Top Choice by Judge
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed
Lookin at you Lookin at me
Rob Schmiedel – First
Novice-Nature–PSA Rules Apply
young love
Paula Schmiedel – First
Novice – Happiness
Looking up @ 202 Metro
Rob Schmiedel – First
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed
Rudbeckia’s Galore!
Lon Diehl – Second
Novice-Nature–PSA Rules Apply
Happiness is in a warm cap
Lea Buuck – Second
Novice – Happiness
Brutus
Paula Schmiedel – Second
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed
Nature 2317
Irene Aldrete – Third
Novice-Nature–PSA Rules Apply
Peaceful 3388
Irene Aldrete – Third
Novice – Happiness
You talkin’ to me?
Lon Diehl – Third
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

by Brenda Fishbaugh, January 13, 2021

Results for competitions in December Competition–Advanced

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

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NorthernCardinalSouthwestArizona
Peter Dominowski – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced–PSA Rules Apply

Hair on Fire
Larry Kilgore – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced–The color RED

Shadows of the Golden Olive Tree
Sharmalene Gunawardena – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced-Still Life

Left Behind
Wolfgang Koger – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Mushrooms
Bill Christie – Second
Advanced–PSA Rules Apply

A Penny For Your Thoughts…
Sharmalene Gunawardena – Second
Advanced–The color RED

Time to Relax
Brenda Fishbaugh – Second
Advanced-Still Life

MadMonkeyinThailand
Peter Dominowski – Second
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

fox trot
Lawrence Gaskill – Third
Advanced–PSA Rules Apply

Red
Sue Sells – Third
Advanced–The color RED

Autumn Shadows
Larry Kilgore – Third
Advanced-Still Life

Going for the Juggler
Larry Kilgore – Third
Advanced–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

by Brenda Fishbaugh, December 14, 2020

Results for competitions in December Competition–Novice

There were 6 entries that gained our highest award(s).

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

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Sun on my wings
Rob Schmiedel – Top Choice by Judge
Novice-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

Joy – in Red
Rob Schmiedel – Top Choice by Judge
Novice–The color RED

Scotch for Two
Rob Schmiedel – Top Choice by Judge
Novice-Still Life

Rising
Irene Aldrete – Top Choice by Judge
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

sunflower
Paula Schmiedel – Second
Novice-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

Electric Works Retro
Rob Schmiedel – Second
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

by Brenda Fishbaugh, December 14, 2020

Results for competitions in November Competition–Novice

There were 9 entries that gained our highest award(s).

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Member’s choice voting is available. This just for fun and does not affect the club pointscore. To vote follow the link above.

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At the Pond
Rob Schmiedel – Top Choice by Judge
Novice-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

Sphere
Rob Schmiedel – Top Choice by Judge
Novice–Circles

Coffee Bar
Julia Bemiss – Top Choice by Judge
Novice-Beverage or Food

stop and smell the flowers
Paula Schmiedel – Top Choice by Judge
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

good morning
Paula Schmiedel – First
Novice–Circles

market haul
Paula Schmiedel – First
Novice-Beverage or Food

Autumn Trees
Julia Bemiss – First
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

The Orchard
Rob Schmiedel – Second
Novice-Beverage or Food

Hiding
Rob Schmiedel – Second
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

by James Wulpi, November 20, 2020

Results for competitions in November Competition–Advanced

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 November Competition–Advanced

Member’s choice voting is available. This just for fun and does not affect the club pointscore. To vote follow the link above.

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Yellow Water Bug
Peter Dominowski – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

Fishing circle
William Thum – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced—Circles

Straight Up with a Flower Chaser
Larry Kilgore – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced–Beverage or Food

Angel’s Aria
Larry Kilgore – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced—Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Luna – Up Close
Larry Kilgore – First
Advanced-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

Classy in Chrome
Brian Michael Sirois – First
Advanced—Circles

Daley Plaza Lunch Line
Joni Lehman – First
Advanced–Beverage or Food

stairwell abstract
James Wulpi – First
Advanced—Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Screamin’ Eagle
Brian Michael Sirois – Second
Advanced-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

They Dont Mix
Mark Robenalt – Second
Advanced—Circles

2020 1029 competition November
Deb Salay – Second
Advanced–Beverage or Food

Determined, Age is Irrelevant
Denise McQuillan – Second
Advanced—Open–no PSA Nature allowed

Black capped chickadee
David Riggs – Third
Advanced-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

Vatican Plunge
Brenda Fishbaugh – Third
Advanced—Circles

Fast Food Delivery
Denise McQuillan – Third
Advanced–Beverage or Food

Sunday Morning Church
Mike Koenig – Third
Advanced—Open–no PSA Nature allowed

by James Wulpi, November 20, 2020

Competitions in November Competition–Advanced are closing soon!

Competitions in November Competition–Advanced will close Sunday, 1st November 2020, 10:00 PM.

Entries can be made in the following areas:

  • Advanced-Nature–PSA Rules Apply
  • Advanced—Circles
  • Advanced–Beverage or Food
  • Advanced—Open–no PSA Nature allowed

All members are encouraged to enter.

by , October 29, 2020

Results for competitions in October Competition-Advanced

There were 9 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
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Gathering Nesting Material
Denise McQuillan – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

The In-between
Brian Michael Sirois – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced–Back Alleys

A Big Learning Curve
Denise McQuillan – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced-Books

Alhambra Staircases
James Wulpi – Top Choice by Judge
Advanced–Open–No PSA Nature allowed

FWPC1020NatureBlueWingedSiva
Peter Dominowski – First
Advanced-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

Back Alleys of Crete
Sharmalene Gunawardena – First
Advanced–Back Alleys

Just one more chapter
Sharmalene Gunawardena – First
Advanced-Books

Well Worn
Joni Lehman – First
Advanced-Books

Survivor
Mike Koenig – First
Advanced–Open–No PSA Nature allowed

by Colin Woods, October 24, 2020

Results for competitions in October Competition–Novice

There were 4 entries that gained our highest award(s).

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Nature
Rob Schmiedel – First
Novice-Nature–PSA Rules Apply

Back Alley – Jamya
Rob Schmiedel – First
Novice–Back Alleys

A Wonderful Reminder, v11
Rob Schmiedel – First
Novice-Books

Train Wheel Graveyard
Lon Diehl – First
Novice–Open–no PSA Nature allowed

by Colin Woods, October 24, 2020