Flagpole Photographers Camera Club recently competed in the Photographic Society of America’s (PSA) winter Interclub Competition against clubs from across the world. The PSA, one of the largest non-profit organizations for photographers, established in 1934, boasts members in over 60 countries and provides a platform for international photographic excellence. The Interclub Competition consists of three rounds (Fall, Winter, and Spring), culminating in end-of-year “Best of the Best” awards judged by experienced external judges.
Our member’s photos were submitted in the following categories.
Open Color
Darrell Harrington
Mistaya River
Rhonda Cullens, MNEC
Reflecting On The Great Gate In Agra
Robyn Abrams
Call Of The Wild – Merit
David Ober
Little Church In The Woods
Rick Tyrseck
Horseshoe Bend
Sandy Schill, MNEC
Cheers
Congratulations to Robyn Abrams for earning a Merit for her perfect score of 15 for the photo Call of The Wild. FPCC currently holds 4th place after 2 rounds.
Monochrome
Chane Cullens, HonNEC
Smile, You’re Dinner
Michelle Babyak
Here Comes Mom
Robyn Abrams
Warm Comforts
Darrell Harrington
WWII Reenactor
Rhonda Cullens, MNEC
Seeing My World Through Your Eyes
Sandy Schill, MNEC
Cheers
Congratulations to Chane Cullens and Sandy Schill for each earning an Honorable Mention for their photos. FPCC is in 4th place after 2 rounds.
Nature
Chane Cullens, HonNEC
It’s My Food
Michelle Babyak
Playtime In The Nest
Rick Tyrseck
Osprey Meal Time
Kate Slawitschek
A Tiny Morsel
Rhonda Cullens, MNEC
Open Wide, It’s Dinner Time!
Sandy Schill, MNEC
Let Go!
Congratulations to Chane Cullens and Katie Slawitscheck for each earning an Honorable Mention for their photos. FPCC currently is in 2nd place after 2 rounds.
The third and final round of the 2024-2025 season will be held in April 2025. To view the winning photos you can visit https://psaphotoworldwide.org/page/competition-results
In PSA competitions, Merit awards represent roughly the top 5% to 8% of the photos and Honorable Mention awards are the next 10% to 15% of the photos.
For anyone interested in joining PSA, membership is only $45 per year for a digital member. Benefits include:
- A Monthly Journal, online or print copy.
- Educational opportunities including Online Courses, Webinars, Mentors, Consultants, and Study Groups.
- Six Competition Divisions specializing in distinct photographic areas.
- Quarterly Division Newsletters.
- Competitions for members and club members.
- Opportunities for members to volunteer.