Congratulations to all the winners of the ADS Photo Contest 2023. Thank you to all participants. Over 900 photographs were submitted. The quality of your art made judging a challenging task. Enjoy the beauty of the dahlia through the camera lens!
Grand Prize Winner – Bloomquist Blush by Christopher Tomaso
Class 1 – Undisseminated Dahlia
Waterlily Seedling by Sandy Boley
Colored Pencil by Devon Moran
Seedling by Kay Mackey
HM-Muted Raspberry by Emily Fontes
Class 2 – Dahlia Portraits
Hollyhill Angela by Karen Sanchez
KA’s Khaleesi by Robert Leonelli
Pam Howden by Maurene Rutkin
HM Clearview Jennae by Anne Maria Jacobson
Class 3 – Multiple Blooms
Sandia Gold by Allison Lingbloom
Valley Porcupine by Kay Mackey
Hello Jackie by Chris Bryant
HM Glowing Golden Tips by Andrea Matthews
Class 4 – Gardens
Garden by Fran Heller
Kelgai Ann by Anne Maria Jacobson
Mid Island Garden by Trudy Runyan
HM Weathervane Garden by Elijah Olson
Class 5 – Dahlia Shows and Personalities
Harrogate, UK by Jeff Laine
SEMDS Honors Table by Sherree Kneller
Jenna Photo Op by Deborah Dietz
HM ADS National Show Court of Honor by Larry Smith
Class 6 – Dahlia Arrangements
Arrangement by Larry Smith
Arrangement by Tracy Proud
Trick or Treat by Quinn Bryant
HM Rustic Bouquet by Kara DeBacker
Class 7 – Dahlias and Kids
Cypress Fields by Sarina Lagor
Dahlia Fairy by Emily Fontes
Flowers for me by Jim Froemming
HM Untitled by Robin Olexa
Class 8 – Dahlias and Critters
Chick with Mikayla Miranda and Peaches N Cream by Lisa Ditlefsen
Waterlily and Frog by Renata Outerbridge
Strafing Run by Louise Henriksen
HM Hummingbird perched on Who Me by Jacob Loew
Class 9 – Dahlia Macro
Bloomquist Blush by Christopher Tomaso
Isabel – Queen of Hearts by Emily Fontes
Sandia Brocade-Sarina Lagor
HM Two Tone Perfection by Tracie Joyner
Class 10 – Digital Darkroom
Undersea Garden by Louise Henriksen
Quad Dahlias by Tracie Joyner
Sphere by Debbie Laverell
HM Dahlia on Fire by Maurene Rutkin