The Wasatch Camera Club sponsors bimonthly competitions that are judged by professionals. Each competition is comprised of themed and non-themed submissions and, as well, the images submitted should be classified as novice, intermediate, advanced and master, based on the photographer's assessed skill level and how long the individual has been submitting and winning awards. This month the theme was "Chiaroscuro."

As usual, I submitted two (the max) images to the open category and two as well to the themed category.The open category included images from my recent trip to Zion National Park, while the themed entries were a bit more eclectic: and image from a recent local concert of the bluegrass band Hot Buttered Rum and a second photo of the Getty museum.

I thought I had a strong contender in the themed category for the violin player but that image did not place. Instead the Getty image took Honorable Mention. My Copper Waters, Left Fork of North Creek took 1st place in the open, intermediate category. My congrats to all who submitted as well as those who took home a ribbon.

You may view all of the submissions on the WCC's competition page. Some very nice work was displayed and the judges' critiques were very helpful.