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ALPHA FEMALE CONTEST
This Week's Micro-Grant Theme is Your Creative Style!
Post your photo or video with a descriptive caption in the group from now until Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Join our Facebook group and enter now.
03/31/25 to 04/06/25
$500
Alpha Female Microgrant Winners
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Photographer:
Jaime Hammond
Description:
Jaime Hammond is our “Autumn Colors” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Kristy Sharkey
Description:
Kristy Sharkey is our “Feathery Friends” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Sandee Lim
Description:
Sandee Lim is our “Details” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Taryn Douville
Description:
Taryn Douville is our “Your Favorite Place” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Susan Brudd
Description:
Susan Brudd is our “Lunar Landscape” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Jane Yun
Description:
Jane Yun is our “Savor the Flavor” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Anne Zamerim
Description:
Anne Zamerim is our "Portraits" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Sarah Teng
Description:
Sarah Teng is our “Scenic Adventure” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Lydia Sauer
Description:
Lydia Sauer is our "Long Exposure" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Shauna Hart
Description:
Shauna Hart is our "Golden Hour" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Annette Stiers Jones
Description:
Annette Stiers Jones is our "Dramatic Weather" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Barbara Byrne
Description:
Barbara Byrne is our "Furry Friends" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Risa Scott
Description:
Risa Scott is our "A Day in the Life" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Jasreen KG
Description:
Jasreen KG is our "Blue Hour" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Karen Salber Cator
Description:
Karen Salber Cator is our "Adventure" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Arletta Fussell
Description:
Arletta Fussell is our "Blooms, Buds and Blossoms" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Nidhi Patel
Description:
Nidhi Patel is our "Rememberance" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Amanda Gilbert
Description:
Amanda Gilbert is our "Astrophotography" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Angie Ketron Shehane
Description:
Angie Ketron Shehane is our "Nurture" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Kimber Greenwood
Description:
Kimber Greenwood is our "Creativity" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Victoria Harris
Description:
Victoria Harris is our "Black and White" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Courtney Moore
Description:
Courtney Moore is our “Reflections” theme micro-grant winner.
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Description:
Kelly Beckta is our “Into the Wild” theme micro-grant winner.
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Description:
Katelyn Chambers is our “Anything Goes” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Nicole Zelkowitz
Description:
Nicole Zelkowitz is our “Grandscape” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Beth Mancuso
Description:
Beth Mancuso is our “Springtime Bloom” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7 IV with Sony FE 90MM f/2.8 Macro G OSS Lens | ISO 500 | 1/800 | F/4 |
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Photographer:
Krystina Brown
Description:
Krystina Brown is our “Sports” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Ashley Jacklyn
Description:
Jacklyn Perez is our “Portraits” theme micro-grant winner.
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Description:
Marguerite Eichelberger is our “Embracing Nature” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7 IV with Sony FE 600MM f/4 GM OSS Lens | ISO 400 | 1/1000 | F/6.3 |
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Photographer:
Kimber Greenwood
Description:
Kimber Greenwood is our “Dramatic Lighting” theme micro-grant winner.
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Description:
Lauren Wildman is our “Adventure Storytelling” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony Alpha 7 III with Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Lens | ISO 100 | 1/2000 | F/2 |
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Description:
Leslie Restivo is our “Winter at Home” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7 II with Sony FE 70-300MM F4.5-5.6 G OSS Lens @ 70MM | ISO 100 | 1/125 | F/10 |
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Description:
Amber Griffin is our “Fine Art Portrait” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony Alpha 7R II with Sony FE 50MM F1.2 GM | ISO 100 | 1/200 | F/8 |
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Description:
Shauna Giesbrecht is our “A New Start” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony Alpha 1 with Sony FE 70-200MM F2.8GM OSS II @ 70MM | ISO 100 | 1/3200 | F/2.8
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Photographer:
Criz Quinn
Description:
Criz Quinn is our “A Look Back” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony Alpha 1 with Sony 12-24MM GM lens | ISO 2500 | 1/30 | F/2.8 |
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Description:
Elizabeth Stahn is our “Celebration” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony A7 III | ISO 160 | 1/200 | F/2.8 |
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Photographer:
Jennifer Peterson
Description:
Jennifer Peterson is our “Starry Sky” theme micro-grant winner.
Foreground: Sony Alpha 7R IV with Sony 16-35mm GM @ 16mm | ISO 100 | 1/20 | F/11 |
Sky: Sony Alpha 7R IV with Sony 24mm GM | ISO 200 | 1/180 | F/2 |
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Description:
Audra Day Allen is our “Togetherness” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony Alpha 7R IV @ 85mm | ISO 2500 | 1/250 |
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Description:
Michelle Jacquemet is our “Favorite Place” theme micro-grant winner.
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Description:
Alexandria Torrescano is our “Fall Vibes” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a6400 | ISO 160 | 1/8 sec | F/11
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Photographer:
Azure Mahara
Description:
Azure Mahara is our “Sidewalk Stories” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Alex Eischeid
Description:
Alex Eischeid is our “Inner Demons” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Denise Johnson
Description:
Denise Johnson is our “Connection to Landscapes” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a9 with Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM | ISO 100 | 1/80 sec | F/13
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Photographer:
Kaylee Greer
Description:
Kaylee Greer is our “Pets” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7 III with Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G at 15mm | ISO 640 | 1/200 sec | F/20
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Photographer:
Mika Geiger
Description:
Mika Geiger is our “Abstract” theme micro-grant winner.
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Description:
Grace Hsieh is our “Long Exposure” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7 III with Sony FE 100-400mm f4.5 GM OSS @ 256mm ISO 80 | 30 sec | F/6.3
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Photographer:
Allegra Hutton Rumbough
Description:
Allegra Rumbough is our “Aquatic” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7R II with 16-35mm f/4 Lens @ 20mm | ISO 1600 | 1/250 | F/11
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Description:
Melissa Ware is our “Fashion” theme micro-grant winner.
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Description:
Nicole Vergalla is our “Community” theme micro-grant winner.
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Description:
Faustina Peters is our “Wildlife” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Billie Marlow
Description:
Billie Marlow is our “Summer Weather” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a6400 with FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS @ 41mm| ISO 200 | 1/40 | F/4
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Photographer:
Katrina Thompson
Description:
Katrina Thompson is our "Self-Healing” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Taylor Lundin
Description:
Taylor Lundin is our "National Parks” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Rachel Cunningham
Description:
Rachel Cunningham is our "Red, White and Blue” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Hananiah Aldrich
Description:
Niah Aldrich is our "Monochrome" theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7 III | ISO 100 | 1/125 | F/8 |
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Photographer:
Kelly Nine
Description:
Kelly Nine is our "Taking Flight" theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a6400 @ 347mm | ISO 100 | 1/1000 | F/5.6 |
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Photographer:
Jordy Clarke
Description:
Jordy Clarke is our " Environmental Portrait " theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Megan Ardnt
Description:
Megan Arndt is our "A Day in the Life" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Kimberlee Run
Description:
Sony a7R III with 16-35mm GM lens @ 16mm | ISO 400 | 1/1250 | F/22
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Photographer:
Anna Papuga
Description:
Anna Papuga is our "Breathtaking Landscape" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Criz Quinn
Description:
Criz Quinn is our "Golden Hour" theme micro-grant winner.
Sony Alpha 1 with 24-105 G OSS lens @ 29mm | ISO 800 | 1/25| F/7.1 |
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Photographer:
Marie-Pier St-Laurent
Description:
Marie-Pier St-Laurent is our "Action Shot" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Paula Hiborn
Description:
Paula Hilborn is our " Pet Friendly" theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7 III with FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS lens | ISO 1600 | 1/1250| F/5.6 |
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Photographer:
Gemma Amos
Description:
Gemma Amos is our "Floral Delights" theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a9 II with FE 200–600 mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS lens @ 600mm| ISO 640 | 1/2,500 | F/6.3 |
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Photographer:
Tanushree Vaidya
Description:
Tanushree Vaidya is our "Expression" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Lauren Trench
Description:
Lauren Trench is our "Adventure” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7 II with FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens @ 28mm | ISO 400 | 1/400 | F/11 |
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Photographer:
Felicia Renne Tolbert
Description:
Felicia Renne Tolbert is our "Portrait” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Jennifer Peterson
Description:
Jennifer Peterson is our "Nightscape” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7 III Foreground FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM lens @ 16mm| ISO 100 | 1/3.2 | F/11 | Sky FE 24mm f/1.4 GM lens @ 24mm| ISO 200 | 1/242 | F/2.2 |
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Photographer:
Tisha Babineaux
Description:
Tisha Babineaux is our "Love” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7 II with FE Telephoto 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS
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Photographer:
Rebecca Congleton
Description:
Rebecca Congleton is our "Home” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Leah Barad
Description:
Leah Barad is our "Winter Where You Are” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Sandy Stolzman
Description:
Sandy Stolzman is our "The Little Things” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony Alpha 1 with Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro
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Photographer:
Kimber Greenwood
Description:
Kimber Greenwood is our "Your True Self” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Tahmina Binte Mansur Ania
Description:
Tahmina Binte Mansur Ania is our "All The Feels” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Leah Beggs
Description:
Leah Beggs is our "Resolutions” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony A7 IV | ISO 200 | 1/250 | F/1.4
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Photographer:
Krista Chappell-Rempel
Description:
Krista Chappell-Rempel is our "Holidays” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Annie Nelson
Description:
Annie Nelson is our "Sweater Weather” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Ashlee Richardson
Description:
Ashlee Richardson is our "Peace On Earth” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony A7R IV with Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM @ 35mm | ISO 250 | 1/400 | F/2.8 |
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Photographer:
Dustin Yonke
Description:
Dustin Yonke is our "Spreading Cheer” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony A7 IV with Sony FE 24-70 mm F2.8 GM @ 24mm
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Photographer:
Hayley Haws
Description:
Hayley Haws is our "Enoughness” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony A7 III with Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM | ISO 3200 | 1/800 | F/5.6 |
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Photographer:
Jillian Turner
Description:
Jillian Turner is our "Fall Vibes” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Jennifer G. Wolf
Description:
Jennifer G. Wolf is our "Urbanscape” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony A6300 with Sony 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 @ 27mm | ISO 3200 | 1/15 | F/9
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Photographer:
Rebecca Congleton
Description:
Rebeca Congleton is our "Black and White” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Christina Kincaid Freeman
Description:
Christina Kincaid Freeman is our " Storytelling Portrait” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Sandy Taylor
Description:
Sandy Taylor is our " Botanical Bliss” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Jeanine Holowatuik
Description:
Jeanine Holowatuik is our “Adventure” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7iii @14mm | ISO 2000 | 1/15 | F/2.8
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Photographer:
Christine OHagen Quinn
Description:
Chris Quinn is our “Sports” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7R iii with FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM @16mm | ISO 640 | 1/2500 | F/8
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Photographer:
Alex Eischeid
Description:
Alex Eischeid is our “Self-Portrait” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Morgan Riley
Description:
Morgan Riley is our “Nighttime” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
M.R. Halloran
Description:
M.R. Halloran is our “Street” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Jill Carson
Description:
Jill Carson is our “Back To School” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Jennifer Young
Description:
Jennifer Young is our “Eternal Love” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7 iv with FE 24mm F1.4 GM | ISO 1600 | 1/500 | F/2.8
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Photographer:
Nette Shaff
Description:
Nette Shaff is our “Outdoor Adventure” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Brie Stockwell
Description:
Brie Stockwell is our “Blue Hour” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7r iii FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS | ISO 100 | 1/3 | F/11
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Photographer:
Kate Garibaldi
Description:
Kate Garibaldi is our “Wildlife” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7r iv | ISO 320 | 1/1600 | F/6.3
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Photographer:
Lisa Bernadi Wolfe
Description:
Lisa Wolfe is our “Astrophotography” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Melanie Myhre
Description:
Melanie Myhre is our “Independence” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Sydney Richardson
Description:
Sydney Richardson is our “Pride” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Meghan Clifford
Description:
Sony a6000 with E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS @16mm| ISO 400 | 1/1600 | F/3.5
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Photographer:
Elizabeth Sanjuan
Description:
Elizabeth Sanjuan is our “Travel” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony A7R IV with FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS @24mm| ISO 1000 | 1/5000 | F/4
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Photographer:
Natalia Martinez
Description:
Natalia Martinez is our “Pet Love” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony Alpha 1 with FE 50mm F1.2 GM | ISO 200 | 1/2000 | F/1.4
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Photographer:
Kim McDaniel
Description:
Kim McDaniel is our Reflections Theme Micro-Grant Winner.
Sony Alpha 9 + Sony 200-600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS @ 211mm | ISO 6400 | 1/3200 | F/11 |
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Photographer:
Kadri Bennett
Description:
Kadri Bennett is our “Alpha Female” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Jaime Hammond
Description:
Jaime Hammond is our “Autumn Colors” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Kristy Sharkey
Description:
Kristy Sharkey is our “Feathery Friends” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Sandee Lim
Description:
Sandee Lim is our “Details” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Taryn Douville
Description:
Taryn Douville is our “Your Favorite Place” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Susan Brudd
Description:
Susan Brudd is our “Lunar Landscape” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Jane Yun
Description:
Jane Yun is our “Savor the Flavor” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Anne Zamerim
Description:
Anne Zamerim is our "Portraits" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Sarah Teng
Description:
Sarah Teng is our “Scenic Adventure” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Lydia Sauer
Description:
Lydia Sauer is our "Long Exposure" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Shauna Hart
Description:
Shauna Hart is our "Golden Hour" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Annette Stiers Jones
Description:
Annette Stiers Jones is our "Dramatic Weather" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Barbara Byrne
Description:
Barbara Byrne is our "Furry Friends" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Risa Scott
Description:
Risa Scott is our "A Day in the Life" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Jasreen KG
Description:
Jasreen KG is our "Blue Hour" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Karen Salber Cator
Description:
Karen Salber Cator is our "Adventure" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Arletta Fussell
Description:
Arletta Fussell is our "Blooms, Buds and Blossoms" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Nidhi Patel
Description:
Nidhi Patel is our "Rememberance" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Amanda Gilbert
Description:
Amanda Gilbert is our "Astrophotography" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Angie Ketron Shehane
Description:
Angie Ketron Shehane is our "Nurture" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Kimber Greenwood
Description:
Kimber Greenwood is our "Creativity" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Victoria Harris
Description:
Victoria Harris is our "Black and White" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Courtney Moore
Description:
Courtney Moore is our “Reflections” theme micro-grant winner.
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Description:
Kelly Beckta is our “Into the Wild” theme micro-grant winner.
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Description:
Katelyn Chambers is our “Anything Goes” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Nicole Zelkowitz
Description:
Nicole Zelkowitz is our “Grandscape” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Beth Mancuso
Description:
Beth Mancuso is our “Springtime Bloom” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7 IV with Sony FE 90MM f/2.8 Macro G OSS Lens | ISO 500 | 1/800 | F/4 |
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Photographer:
Krystina Brown
Description:
Krystina Brown is our “Sports” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Ashley Jacklyn
Description:
Jacklyn Perez is our “Portraits” theme micro-grant winner.
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Description:
Marguerite Eichelberger is our “Embracing Nature” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7 IV with Sony FE 600MM f/4 GM OSS Lens | ISO 400 | 1/1000 | F/6.3 |
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Photographer:
Kimber Greenwood
Description:
Kimber Greenwood is our “Dramatic Lighting” theme micro-grant winner.
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Description:
Lauren Wildman is our “Adventure Storytelling” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony Alpha 7 III with Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Lens | ISO 100 | 1/2000 | F/2 |
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Description:
Leslie Restivo is our “Winter at Home” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7 II with Sony FE 70-300MM F4.5-5.6 G OSS Lens @ 70MM | ISO 100 | 1/125 | F/10 |
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Description:
Amber Griffin is our “Fine Art Portrait” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony Alpha 7R II with Sony FE 50MM F1.2 GM | ISO 100 | 1/200 | F/8 |
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Description:
Shauna Giesbrecht is our “A New Start” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony Alpha 1 with Sony FE 70-200MM F2.8GM OSS II @ 70MM | ISO 100 | 1/3200 | F/2.8
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Photographer:
Criz Quinn
Description:
Criz Quinn is our “A Look Back” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony Alpha 1 with Sony 12-24MM GM lens | ISO 2500 | 1/30 | F/2.8 |
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Description:
Elizabeth Stahn is our “Celebration” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony A7 III | ISO 160 | 1/200 | F/2.8 |
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Photographer:
Jennifer Peterson
Description:
Jennifer Peterson is our “Starry Sky” theme micro-grant winner.
Foreground: Sony Alpha 7R IV with Sony 16-35mm GM @ 16mm | ISO 100 | 1/20 | F/11 |
Sky: Sony Alpha 7R IV with Sony 24mm GM | ISO 200 | 1/180 | F/2 |
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Description:
Audra Day Allen is our “Togetherness” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony Alpha 7R IV @ 85mm | ISO 2500 | 1/250 |
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Description:
Michelle Jacquemet is our “Favorite Place” theme micro-grant winner.
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Description:
Alexandria Torrescano is our “Fall Vibes” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a6400 | ISO 160 | 1/8 sec | F/11
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Photographer:
Azure Mahara
Description:
Azure Mahara is our “Sidewalk Stories” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Alex Eischeid
Description:
Alex Eischeid is our “Inner Demons” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Denise Johnson
Description:
Denise Johnson is our “Connection to Landscapes” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a9 with Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM | ISO 100 | 1/80 sec | F/13
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Photographer:
Kaylee Greer
Description:
Kaylee Greer is our “Pets” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7 III with Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G at 15mm | ISO 640 | 1/200 sec | F/20
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Photographer:
Mika Geiger
Description:
Mika Geiger is our “Abstract” theme micro-grant winner.
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Description:
Grace Hsieh is our “Long Exposure” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7 III with Sony FE 100-400mm f4.5 GM OSS @ 256mm ISO 80 | 30 sec | F/6.3
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Photographer:
Allegra Hutton Rumbough
Description:
Allegra Rumbough is our “Aquatic” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7R II with 16-35mm f/4 Lens @ 20mm | ISO 1600 | 1/250 | F/11
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Description:
Melissa Ware is our “Fashion” theme micro-grant winner.
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Description:
Nicole Vergalla is our “Community” theme micro-grant winner.
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Description:
Faustina Peters is our “Wildlife” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Billie Marlow
Description:
Billie Marlow is our “Summer Weather” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a6400 with FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS @ 41mm| ISO 200 | 1/40 | F/4
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Photographer:
Katrina Thompson
Description:
Katrina Thompson is our "Self-Healing” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Taylor Lundin
Description:
Taylor Lundin is our "National Parks” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Rachel Cunningham
Description:
Rachel Cunningham is our "Red, White and Blue” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Hananiah Aldrich
Description:
Niah Aldrich is our "Monochrome" theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7 III | ISO 100 | 1/125 | F/8 |
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Photographer:
Kelly Nine
Description:
Kelly Nine is our "Taking Flight" theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a6400 @ 347mm | ISO 100 | 1/1000 | F/5.6 |
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Photographer:
Jordy Clarke
Description:
Jordy Clarke is our " Environmental Portrait " theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Megan Ardnt
Description:
Megan Arndt is our "A Day in the Life" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Kimberlee Run
Description:
Sony a7R III with 16-35mm GM lens @ 16mm | ISO 400 | 1/1250 | F/22
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Photographer:
Anna Papuga
Description:
Anna Papuga is our "Breathtaking Landscape" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Criz Quinn
Description:
Criz Quinn is our "Golden Hour" theme micro-grant winner.
Sony Alpha 1 with 24-105 G OSS lens @ 29mm | ISO 800 | 1/25| F/7.1 |
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Photographer:
Marie-Pier St-Laurent
Description:
Marie-Pier St-Laurent is our "Action Shot" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Paula Hiborn
Description:
Paula Hilborn is our " Pet Friendly" theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7 III with FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS lens | ISO 1600 | 1/1250| F/5.6 |
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Photographer:
Gemma Amos
Description:
Gemma Amos is our "Floral Delights" theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a9 II with FE 200–600 mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS lens @ 600mm| ISO 640 | 1/2,500 | F/6.3 |
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Photographer:
Tanushree Vaidya
Description:
Tanushree Vaidya is our "Expression" theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Lauren Trench
Description:
Lauren Trench is our "Adventure” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7 II with FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens @ 28mm | ISO 400 | 1/400 | F/11 |
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Photographer:
Felicia Renne Tolbert
Description:
Felicia Renne Tolbert is our "Portrait” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Jennifer Peterson
Description:
Jennifer Peterson is our "Nightscape” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7 III Foreground FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM lens @ 16mm| ISO 100 | 1/3.2 | F/11 | Sky FE 24mm f/1.4 GM lens @ 24mm| ISO 200 | 1/242 | F/2.2 |
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Photographer:
Tisha Babineaux
Description:
Tisha Babineaux is our "Love” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7 II with FE Telephoto 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS
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Photographer:
Rebecca Congleton
Description:
Rebecca Congleton is our "Home” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Leah Barad
Description:
Leah Barad is our "Winter Where You Are” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Sandy Stolzman
Description:
Sandy Stolzman is our "The Little Things” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony Alpha 1 with Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro
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Photographer:
Kimber Greenwood
Description:
Kimber Greenwood is our "Your True Self” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Tahmina Binte Mansur Ania
Description:
Tahmina Binte Mansur Ania is our "All The Feels” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Leah Beggs
Description:
Leah Beggs is our "Resolutions” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony A7 IV | ISO 200 | 1/250 | F/1.4
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Photographer:
Krista Chappell-Rempel
Description:
Krista Chappell-Rempel is our "Holidays” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Annie Nelson
Description:
Annie Nelson is our "Sweater Weather” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Ashlee Richardson
Description:
Ashlee Richardson is our "Peace On Earth” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony A7R IV with Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM @ 35mm | ISO 250 | 1/400 | F/2.8 |
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Photographer:
Dustin Yonke
Description:
Dustin Yonke is our "Spreading Cheer” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony A7 IV with Sony FE 24-70 mm F2.8 GM @ 24mm
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Photographer:
Hayley Haws
Description:
Hayley Haws is our "Enoughness” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony A7 III with Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM | ISO 3200 | 1/800 | F/5.6 |
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Photographer:
Jillian Turner
Description:
Jillian Turner is our "Fall Vibes” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Jennifer G. Wolf
Description:
Jennifer G. Wolf is our "Urbanscape” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony A6300 with Sony 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 @ 27mm | ISO 3200 | 1/15 | F/9
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Photographer:
Rebecca Congleton
Description:
Rebeca Congleton is our "Black and White” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Christina Kincaid Freeman
Description:
Christina Kincaid Freeman is our " Storytelling Portrait” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Sandy Taylor
Description:
Sandy Taylor is our " Botanical Bliss” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Jeanine Holowatuik
Description:
Jeanine Holowatuik is our “Adventure” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7iii @14mm | ISO 2000 | 1/15 | F/2.8
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Photographer:
Christine OHagen Quinn
Description:
Chris Quinn is our “Sports” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7R iii with FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM @16mm | ISO 640 | 1/2500 | F/8
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Photographer:
Alex Eischeid
Description:
Alex Eischeid is our “Self-Portrait” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Morgan Riley
Description:
Morgan Riley is our “Nighttime” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
M.R. Halloran
Description:
M.R. Halloran is our “Street” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Jill Carson
Description:
Jill Carson is our “Back To School” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Jennifer Young
Description:
Jennifer Young is our “Eternal Love” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7 iv with FE 24mm F1.4 GM | ISO 1600 | 1/500 | F/2.8
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Photographer:
Nette Shaff
Description:
Nette Shaff is our “Outdoor Adventure” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Brie Stockwell
Description:
Brie Stockwell is our “Blue Hour” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7r iii FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS | ISO 100 | 1/3 | F/11
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Photographer:
Kate Garibaldi
Description:
Kate Garibaldi is our “Wildlife” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony a7r iv | ISO 320 | 1/1600 | F/6.3
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Photographer:
Lisa Bernadi Wolfe
Description:
Lisa Wolfe is our “Astrophotography” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Melanie Myhre
Description:
Melanie Myhre is our “Independence” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Sydney Richardson
Description:
Sydney Richardson is our “Pride” theme micro-grant winner.
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Photographer:
Meghan Clifford
Description:
Sony a6000 with E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS @16mm| ISO 400 | 1/1600 | F/3.5
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Photographer:
Elizabeth Sanjuan
Description:
Elizabeth Sanjuan is our “Travel” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony A7R IV with FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS @24mm| ISO 1000 | 1/5000 | F/4
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Photographer:
Natalia Martinez
Description:
Natalia Martinez is our “Pet Love” theme micro-grant winner.
Sony Alpha 1 with FE 50mm F1.2 GM | ISO 200 | 1/2000 | F/1.4
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Photographer:
Kim McDaniel
Description:
Kim McDaniel is our Reflections Theme Micro-Grant Winner.
Sony Alpha 9 + Sony 200-600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS @ 211mm | ISO 6400 | 1/3200 | F/11 |
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Photographer:
Kadri Bennett
Description:
Kadri Bennett is our “Alpha Female” theme micro-grant winner.
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