Pinelands Juried Photo Exhibit 2024
The Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA) is pleased to announce Pinelands 2024 Juried Photographic Exhibition. The goal is to celebrate the New Jersey Pinelands, our Nation’s first National Reserve, with photographs that capture its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Photographs had to be taken within the boundaries of the New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (see map) and submitted in one of the following categories: (1) Landscape, (2) Flora and Fauna, and (3) Other (People, Towns, Architecture, Culture, History, Recreation, etc.).
This year we had 165 photographers submit 715 photographs for consideration. The jury selected 86 photographs to display as part of this exhibit.
The juried exhibit will hang in the beautiful, renovated barn at PPA Headquarters at 17 Pemberton Rd, Southampton, NJ. All acceptable photographs submitted will be displayed in a special online New Jersey Pinelands Photo Gallery by April 15, 2023.
Viewing the Exhibit
The exhibit can be viewed at the Pinelands Preservation Alliance from March 25, 2024 through April 27, 2024, during the hours listed below and on our online calendar.
- Mondays – Thursdays, 10 AM to 4 PM
- Fridays – Saturdays, 10 AM to 2 PM
- Sundays, Noon to 5 PM
This year, we are honored to have Henry Rowan as our judge. Learn more about Henry Rowan.
Congratulations to Our 2024 Pinelands Juried Photography Exhibit Winners!
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
Important Dates
- Delivery of Accepted Work:
Friday, March 8, 2024 5-7 pm
Saturday, March 9, 2024 10-noon
Sunday, March 10, 2024 10-noon - Exhibition Dates: March 25 to April 27, 2024
- Online Gallery of Photographs Opens: April 13, 2024
- Opening Reception: Saturday, March 23, 2024, 2-4 pm
Awards announced at the reception - Pick-up Artwork:
Sunday, April 28, 2024, 10-noon
Monday, April 29, 2024, 5-7 pm
FAQS
View our most commonly asked questions below!
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.
Delivery of Accepted Work
All accepted work must be framed in a professional manner; wired and ready to hang. The wire must be securely fastened to the actual frame, not the backing. While it is not a requirement, we suggest using black frames with white or off-white mats. Metal, acrylic and canvas prints are also acceptable and do not need to be framed or matted. The accepted artwork may not be larger than 24” x 36” (including the frame). Images may be color or monochrome. Image tags must be attached to the back of the artwork. The organizers of the exhibition will have the right to disqualify an image based on the quality of the print, frame or mat.
Photographer’s Rights
All photographers retain all copyrights to their images. The Pinelands Preservation Alliance reserves the right to use all submitted images for the purpose of promoting the exhibition and/or photographer and for the promotion of the Pinelands Preservation Alliance’s mission in print and online without financial compensation. Where possible the photographer will be credited.
Liability
By entering this competition, the entrant agrees to hold harmless the PPA, all agents, officers, and volunteers from any claims of damage or loss that might occur to the art submitted for this exhibition.
Sales
All photography should be for sale unless it is marked NFS (not for sale). The PPA will take a 30% commission on all sales. Photographs that have been sold will remain in the exhibition until its conclusion. Photos must be taken within the boundaries of the Pinelands (see map)
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.