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Iowa State Fair Photography Salon

August 12th, 2009

A big congrats to all the exhibitors and winners in the 70th annual Iowa State Fair Photography Salon! A record 4577 photographs were submitted by 1493 photographers, with 875 photos and 608 photographers selected for display.

My results…

1 of 11 photographers to get all four photos accepted.

1st place People for the Scary-Go-Round. Jwen is soooo excited ;)

2nd place Things & Still Life with Color Curl. Apparently “this close” to being picked Superintendent’s Choice

And these other two on display.

Be sure to stop by the Cultural Center if you’re at the fair, opening tomorrow! There are some amazing photos on display!

  1. Bobbie
    August 12th, 2009 at 10:53 | #1

    Awesome work! I love look at your pictures. So vibrate. Makes me feel like I am right there!
    Bobbie

  2. Jamie Pangerl
    August 12th, 2009 at 12:51 | #2

    Your work is beautiful! You have such a awesome talent, I am proud to say that you are my cousin!

  3. Dr. Nick Burnett
    August 13th, 2009 at 10:00 | #3

    Colin keeps me up on your work but I have never had the chance to personally thank you for sharing your perspective through photography. You have a very good eye for so many things. I notice your technique at capturing patterns but the scary go round has a unique approach to patterns, portraits, motion and use of color. It is no surprise to see it chosen first. The still life has captured my attention and I spent a long time trying to imagine arranging the subject so perfectly. You must have a talent for patience as well.

    Again, thanks for sharing and congratulations your work is very deserving!

    Colin’s dad, Nick.

  4. September 5th, 2009 at 22:48 | #4

    Thanks for the wonderful comments :)

  5. London
    October 6th, 2009 at 04:47 | #5

    Not cool to claim: “Apparently “this close” to being picked Superintendent’s Choice”
    The photo selected as S Choice was clearly superior.

  6. October 10th, 2009 at 16:13 | #6

    @London
    No need to get offended… it’s all subjective & I’m just stating what I was told by the superintendent :P

  7. London
    October 26th, 2009 at 05:48 | #7

    Seems like you have an innappropriate relationship with a judge; that should be reported.

  8. Colin
    October 26th, 2009 at 07:47 | #8

    @London

    So inappropriate that they *DIDN’T* win SC? You’d think that if there was an inappropriate relationship that they would have won it.

    There exists people in life who have nothing to bring to the table and only serve to denigrate others and what they do. Ignore this person.

  9. London
    October 26th, 2009 at 08:39 | #9

    Colin, you protest rather a bit too much and a bit too loud.
    Seems like both you suffer from a severe case of hubris.

  10. October 26th, 2009 at 09:31 | #10

    @London
    Actually… I can’t speak for Colin, but I personally find that a case is way too much to use before it goes bad. Half-pound baskets are a much more practical and cost-effective purchase for me. Or maybe I should just go with the case and find a few friends to split it with?

  11. Ami
    October 26th, 2009 at 17:41 | #11

    I think its funny that 2.5 months later, this is being commented on? Who cares! That girl won, congrats to her. London- what’s the point of your comments? o.O

  12. London
    October 27th, 2009 at 06:18 | #12

    My point was very clear — perhaps the education system failed you, Ami?

  13. Ami
    November 1st, 2009 at 07:08 | #13

    Ok, let me rephrase it for you, London, since you didn’t understand my question the first time. Why do you care what people think of these photos?

  14. London
    November 2nd, 2009 at 09:29 | #14

    My concern is drawn from a questionable relationship and subsequent communication channels between a judge and contestant — which places other contestants at an unfair disadvantage. If not a clear violation of the contest rules, it certainly does not reflect the true ‘spirit’ of the competition.

  15. November 10th, 2009 at 16:29 | #15

    Such an irrational overreaction…

    This comment was made to me at the awards ceremony, in front of everybody else standing there at the podium. What harm was done in casually stating that he liked my photo enough he contemplated choosing it for his award? The photographers names aren’t displayed during the judging. There’s no questionable relationship. I don’t go out drinking with Charlie on the weekends. Sorry to destroy all your paranoid conspiracy theories.

  16. London
    November 11th, 2009 at 08:54 | #16

    Maybe your ego needs its own blog, too?

  17. Ami
    November 11th, 2009 at 11:29 | #17

    The funny part about all of this is, WHY DO YOU CARE??? Don’t like them? Don’t like their work? Easy solution! Quit looking at this site! It’s funny that you seem to be so passionate about this, & yet, there’s no reason for it! Move along, sweetie… Nothing more for you to see here ;-)

  18. kIpPeN
    November 11th, 2009 at 12:24 | #18

    OMG. Colin is right; just ignore London. Doesn’t make any sense anyway! “Maybe your ego needs its own blog, too?” Where has the ego been? You haven’t said anything that isn’t true, and you haven’t been going on and on about how wonderful you are at this! That’s been other people AND YOUR AWARDS!!!

    Good job, Ami! Such a sensible solution!! Cuz the world really doesn’t need more negativity, right?

  19. Stev
    August 24th, 2011 at 18:58 | #19

    i see the judging didn’t care if the photographs was photoshop or not. Because if the first place photo was real, the girl’s hair would be flowing in the wind. Not being pulled down by gravity

  1. October 26th, 2009 at 09:49 | #1
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