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2026 Daffodil Photo Contest

Daffodil Photography Contest

Rules and Guidelines

 

Each year the Bristol Garden Club sponsors a Daffodil Photography contest as part of its celebration of daffodils. The contest is open to all amateur photographers. Photographers may submit their entry photos via email to bristolrigc@gmail.com.  Prize ribbons will be given to the Best of Show submission, as well as first, second, and third place winners in each category.  The categories are: Residential Displays, Public Displays, Creative, and Youth (up to 18 years old).  Winning photographs will be displayed at the Rogers Free Library in the outside window.  For additional information about the Daffodil Photography contest, or to get involved with the Garden Club, please email us at bristolrigc@gmail.com.

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Ground Rules 

  1. The contest is open to all amateur photographers, with the exception of members of the Contest Committee.

  2. A digital file(.jpeg, jpg, or .gif), no larger than 10MB should be emailed to bristolrigc@gmail.com. Separate entry forms must be completed for each photo submitted. The print may be black & white, sepia, or color, and can be taken with any device.

  3. Each submission must include your name, address, telephone number, title, and category. Also add as much information as possible regarding how the photo was created (Camera, lens, or software used).

  4. Each contestant may enter a maximum of 1 photograph in each of the categories.

  5. Entries must be emailed to the Bristol Garden Club by end of day, Saturday, April 25, 2026, with no exception.

  6. The contest will be judged by a committee.

  7. Winners will be notified by telephone.

  8. Ribbons will be awarded for First, Second, and Third place in each category.  One Best of Show ribbon will also be awarded.

  9. The winning photographs will be displayed in the outside window at Rogers Free Library.  Selected non-winning entries may also be displayed. All photos will also be displayed on the Bristol Garden Club website and social media platforms.

  10. Winning entries will become the property of the Bristol Garden Club.

  11. Non-winning entries give permission to be shared on the Bristol Garden Club's social media platforms.

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Please contact Sheri St. Germain at 808 292-7701with any questions.

 

Contest Categories

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ï‚§ Residential Displays

ï‚§ Public Displays

ï‚§ Creative

ï‚§ Youth (up to 18 years old – please indicate grade on back of photo)

2024 Daffodil Photo Contest Winners!

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Congratulations to this year's winning photographers.

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Best in Show: Laurel Curtis

1st Place Public Display

 

Judges' Comments: "Thoughtful use of primary colors. Unique perspective creates a strong composition."

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2nd Place: Benson Enright - “My Backyard”

Youth Category, Age 6  Kindergarten

 

Judges' Comments: "Good use of contrasting textures between rock and flower. Flower in focus is turned to side. Have it face front next time. Luminescent lighting."

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3rd Place: Christine Noel - “A Mystical Morning”

Youth Category, Age 11, Grade 5

 

Judges' Comments: "The whimsy of the elf is a fun creative concept. Mass of green stems and leaves divides the composition too much. The concept of calm background is effective."

1st Place: Florence Ring - “Peek-a-Boo”

Youth Category, Creative

 

Judges' Comments: "Interesting composition with use of the grid. Thoughtful use of contrasting textures between the metal and flower."

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1st Place: Nancy Securo - “Daffodils Coming and Going”

Residential Displays

 

Judges' Comments: "Bountiful display of peak flowers in bloom. Sky slightly out of balance. Play with cropping next time."

2nd Place: Nancy Securo - “Daffodils-Beautiful wall flowers”

Public Display

 

Judges' Comments: "Use of perspective creatives a dynamic composition. Nice contrast."

3rd Place: Marilyn Mott Tolleson - “Next time read the whole memo!”

Public Display

 

Judges' Comments: "Sharp image. Beautiful contrast with wall and daffs. Title so true about nature!

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