“In no way shape or form” is what bothered me…

That’s the truth too. I have entered some real stinker photos in comparison to all levels of competition. In fact I’ll admit to have a great deal to learn about competing in the club. I do know a wow when I see one and I also know a stinker when I see one. I don’t feel I am yet qualified to judge others yet but with some more experience I will. I have seen two photos receive a score of five since I joined and they both happened on the same night. It was from a judge who has achieved much success in photography and is certainly more than qualified to judge my photos. In fact I have learned a lot from the judge I am referring to. He took the liberty to give a fairly decent enough photo, and worthy of the 7’s I received from the other judges, a FIVE. Not because it was a bad picture. In his words was that “in no way shape or form” did it fit the category -IN THE GARDEN. Now I know that corn comes in many forms – fresh, frozen, creamed, and canned. So my frustration comes from the comment more than the score. It’s not like it was boat anchor or a fire truck. It was not a stretch in any way shape or form to think that corn and other vegetables being sold at a market fits the category. If for some reason it was also out of focus – over/under exposed - composure was all wrong I encourage to be all over me and give me what I deserve. From what I learned and I checked my notes from the recent judging seminar it should have been discussed in all fairness. I am open to more comments from the club members for me and against me!