The Panel of Judges

Reed Hoffmann

A professional photographer for over 30 years, Reed Hoffmann's been shooting digital since 1996. A partner in Blue Pixel (www.bluepixel.net), he's helped nearly 50 organizations convert to digital, created numerous instructional photography and workflow programs and developed and taught the Nikon School of Photography classes for the last eight years. He also leads hands-on photo workshops around the U.S. and the world. His photo credits include Eco-Challenge, Apprentice, Contender and Rock Star; clients include Nikon, Lexar, Lowepro, the New York Times, the Associated Press and USA Today, and his personal work can be seen at www.reedhoffmann.com.

David Palermo

David Palermo has been taking pictures since the age of 22 when he bought his first camera. He's always been fascinated with images of all kinds. David lives in Santa Barbara, CA and travels the world photographing hotels/resorts, real estate, people, mega-yachts, aircraft, and theaters. He also finds time to photograph landscapes for his personal work.
www.davidpalermo.com

Quotes about David's landscape work:
"As I am a lifelong reader of Science Fiction, David's beautiful images are like slices of my dreams magically transported to a world where I can hold them and keep them."
— David Crosby (Crosby, Stills, and Nash)

"David's magnificent images show just how steep the curve has been, when computers and artists can envision far beyond what either could achieve alone. Wonderful works of both skill and imagination!"
— David Brin

"Artscapes of water on Mars" "Visions of what might be" "Dreamscapes of imagination" "Songs, can be made of these" "This boy is good"
— Rick Nielsen (of Cheap Trick)

"David's work is full of a serene wonder, but one unmatched in realism and exquisite detail. His work provides us all with an important necessity too rare these days: peaceful refuge for restless minds and troubled times."
— Michael Whelan

"Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!"
— Jon Anderson (of YES)

Richard Sisk

I am a full time professional photographer based in Ashland, Oregon. In 1993, I embarked on an extended journey to document the American landscape with high resolution panoramic cameras.

It has been an interesting journey that has taken me all around our great country. I have visited many historic sites and most of our magnificent cities. One thing that has struck me is the kindness and helpful spirit of the people I have met along the way.

In the last few years, I have become fascinated with a variety of new techniques. Some of these include HDR and VR photography and Digital Filmmaking. I am planning to continue my exploration of these and other exciting new photographic techniques.