2026 Submissions
Beneath the Surface
This photo is ment to show that appearance, when colorful are masking ones true selves beneath the surface.
Jellyfish Drift
My photo shows a group of jellyfish in the Monterey Bay Aquarium. When I took this photo I was thinking about how jellyfish don't move and only drift, I wanted to capture the moment so other people could see how weird and beautiful they are up close.
The Hidden Hydrant
It is a photo of a fire hydrant that I saw when I just walked out of school, I took a picture of it and it was in a wire fence and I thought that would make for an interesting framing, when i edited this photo in lightroom I made some parts of the photo blurry and other parts in focus to give it that contrast-y effect.
peace at last
This picture reminds me and brings me comfort because every time I open up my Bible it always get quiet and I feel more at peace and all of my overthinking and stressing goes away as soon as I open up the Bible and read the verses. it brings me to peace and makes me forget about my problems.
The Master
The Titleist is the main focus, showing that its The Master of all the other golf balls.
Fading Away
This photo is to represent the feeling of focusing on something else than what is in front of you and that feeling of not wanting to look straight head and look straight to the future.
SHELBY BARRON
My work is deeply influenced by film photography and the artists who shaped the medium before me.
Tempest Above Residence
I've always been really inspired around the idea of home, and how that informs everyone's worldview.
Spinning Around
The picture was my point of view while I was under a SkyScreamer in Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
The Corridor
This photograph uses dramatic shadows and overlays to capture a reflective scene. Inspired by Edward Steichen, I focused on how light and darkness to change the atmosphere.
Intertidal Jade
Hidden among tidepool eelgrass, the Fluffy Sculpin (Oligocottus snyderi) reveals itself only to those patient enough to look closely.
Mother nature in the Maasai Mara
It was a very impactful experience and it helped connect me with nature.