IMPORTANT PINELANDS JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT UPDATES
In the coming months, there will be some renovations in the beautiful barn where the exhibit is usually displayed, therefore the next photo exhibition will be held in 2026. We are looking at this year as a great time for photographers to build up their portfolios while PPA takes time to review and plan for the next exhibit.
You can check our website in April for more details on the future exhibit. While it may be disappointing to skip a year, this gives photographers tons of time to capture the perfect Pinelands moment! The main goal of the exhibit is to highlight the unique characteristics of the Pine Barrens and display why this place is so special and why it requires continuous advocacy to protect it. Every year, our goal is met thanks to the participation of people like you.
We are thrilled by the participation and support that our Pinelands Juried Photography Exhibition continually receives and we look forward to seeing you in 2026 with all the images captured over the next year!
To view the winning photographers from 2024, visit the New Jersey Pinelands Photo Gallery and filter by year and award. All acceptable photographs submitted are displayed in this gallery!
Congratulations to Our 2024 Pinelands Juried Photography Exhibit Winners!
In 2024, we were honored to have Henry Rowan as our judge. Learn more about Henry Rowan.
Best In Show
Pine Barrens Tree Frog on Pitcher Plant by Robert Ferguson II (#6)
Open Exhibition Awards
1st Place Moore Farmers – Moore Fruit by Rob Auermuller (#1)
2nd Place Abrams Farmstead by Tony Mondelli (#62)
3rd Place Capturing a Pinelands Moment by Karen Crisfulla (#69)
Flora and Fauna Exhibition Awards
1st Place Plumes of Passion–Egret in Breeding Splendor by Greg Zanoni (#30)
2nd Place Grumpy Pine Snake by Robert Ferguson II (#8)
3rd Place Natures Drama – Culinary Catch Greg Zanoni (#31)
Landscape Exhibition Awards
1st Place Autumn Medley by Cynthia Mezick (#43)
2nd Place Snowy Owl – Whoo Can See It? by Rob Auermuller (#2)
3rd Place Sunlit Cedar Swamp by Martin Kavanagh (#22)
Honorable Mentions
Grass Pink, Double Blossom by Dennis Abriola (#48)
Snow Covered Trail From Above by Matt Baron (#11)
Terrapin Love by Anthony Ferraina (#32)
Round Leaf Sundew by Amy L Golden (#79)
Rhythms of the Batsto River by Rafal Goraczniak (#18)
Light Invasion by Rafal Goraczniak (#19)
Footprints of the Jersey Devil by Rafal Goraczniak (#20)
Pollen Swirl by Jordan Marsh (#37)
Emil Brown at Home by Dennis McDonald (#10)
Dew Bound by Kenneth Thompson (#47)
Spotlight on New Growth by Patricia Worley (#59)
Winter Simplicity by Patricia Worley (#60)
Executive Director Honorable Mention
Grass Pink, Double Blossom by Dennis Abriola (#48)
*Executive Director of the Pinelands Preservation Alliance
2024 Juried Pinelands Photography Exhibit: Finalists
Meet Our Judge
In 2024, we are honored to have Henry Rowan as our judge.
Henry is a national award-winning photographer, author, and the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Center for Photography (PCP) in Doylestown. In addition to being a working, professional photographer, Henry is a frequent lecturer and judge throughout the region and teaches a variety of workshops at the PCP. Henry’s work is frequently on display at galleries and shows and he has gained a following for his distinctive style of portraiture as well as his unique portrayal of landscapes, nature, and sports.
Photographically, Henry’s style is well-defined but somewhat difficult to describe. He plays with movement, light, and color in unison to create images that are easy to identify as his. The driving theme of his work is his concept of Non-Existent Imagery:
“The images I create never existed and never will exist. They are combinations of angles, colors, light, time, lenses, sensors, and more, which produce images that the human eye can’t see and the human mind can’t process in real life. Unlike the photojournalist, I am not trying to capture a moment in time, but rather I am hoping to create a feeling in space that conveys the essence of the subject.”
Working within this framework provides a great deal of artistic freedom and fosters a worldview that is both individualistic and offers unlimited creative opportunities. Many of his images are the result of hours of work and are part of his CameraGraph® series, in which post-processing plays a major role to visually construct his “reality”. Regardless of the scene, Henry strives to reveal the essence of his subjects in a manner that is as unique as the subjects themselves.
You may see his work at www.hrowanphotography.com.
Exhibit Steering Committee Members:
Richard Lewis (Chair); Barry Nealis; Bonnie Rovere; Ed Tenthoff; Peter Hewitt; Sarah Puleo and Robert Zurfluh
For more information or questions please contact:
The committee at entries@pinelandsalliance.org or call us at 609-859-8860.
All photography contest entry questions must be emailed to entries@pinelandsalliance.org or made by phone at 609-859-8860. Do not use our general Contact Us form – we can’t guarantee we will be able to respond in time.