Flagpole Members Capture Over 20% of the Top 100 Photos in Connecticut

The Connecticut Association of Photographers (CAP) recently announced the results of their “2020 TOPS IN CONNECTICUT” juried competition. This statewide competition, sponsored by CAP, is the premier venue for Connecticut photographers to compete and share their work.

Congratulations to the 9 Flagpole Photographers Camera Club of Newtown members for having 23 of their photos accepted in this prestigious event! Their photos were chosen to be among the top 100 selected images from 392 photos submitted by 84 photographers across the state.

The 2020 TOPS IN CONNECTICUT competition was juried by three out-of-state award-winning judges: Canon Explorer of Light Darrell Gulin from Washington, Tamron Ambassador and FotoPro Ambassador Lisa Langell from Arizona, and Olympus Visionary Peter Baumgarten from Ontario, Canada.


Darrell Harrington
Best in Landscape
Medal Winner for
Mistaya Canyon



Video of the 23 Flagpole Photographers Award-Winning Photos




“Solitary in Central Park” by Robin E. Abrams


“Master of the Dark Arts” by Robin E. Abrams


“Houston, We Have Lift Off!” by Robin E. Abrams


“The Fire In Her Eyes” by Robin E. Abrams


“Shallow Falls” by Mark Ashbolt


“Boathouse Under the Milky Way” by Michelle Babyak


“Sharing” by Chane Cullens


“Looking At You” by Chane Cullens


“A Previous Era” by Chane Cullens


“Never Too Old To Go For A Ride” by Chane Cullens


“Chained to a Life of Begging” by Rhonda Cullens


“Sedona Reflections” by Rhonda Cullens


“Hudson Yards Vessel” by Jonathan Gordon


“Early morning reflections” by Darrell Harrington


“Beautiful” by Darrell Harrington


“Rush hour on the Brooklyn Bridge” by Darrell Harrington


“Mistaya Canyon” by Darrell Harrington


“Night Watchman” by Sandy Schill


“Foggy Daybreak” by Rick Tyrseck


“Osprey Breakfast In Bed” by Rick Tyrseck


“Milky Way Over Nubble Light” by Rick Tyrseck


“Swift River Lower Falls” by Rick Tyrseck


“Sunlights Last Kiss” by Rick Tyrseck


2020 TOPS IN CONNECTICUT Video
This year, CAP presents virtually the top images selected by the judges across nine different categories, each accompanied with narrated commentaries written by CAP board members. Please enjoy this beautifully choreographed show of some of the most beautiful images created by Connecticut photographers from around the state.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch3S4ARiPLY