Slideshow Competition 2026 Results

Monday August 17, 2025

Twelve (10) Club members submitted eleven (11) compelling shows using their own photographs, and video limited to 20% of the total slideshow. Three extra videos were also displayed, which did not meet the competition guidelines (see below)

The entire program reel was 47 minutes, compiled by Larry Cunningham.

Member Esther Spektor managed the event this year, and was also a submitter.

The shows were presented anonymously to the member audience, who then voted their favorites for first, second, and third place. Finishers were recognized, and all the maker’s names were announced after the voting.

Attendance to the competition was open to ALL residents of Laguna Woods Village, and their guests. There was a good turnout of fifty three (53) in attendance.

Camera Club members attended for free, non-members paid a $5 donation at the door.

Order of Display & Voting Results

Order the slideshows were played, the title, the maker’s name, and the top three voted shows.

Online access to the slideshows will be provided by link soon.

(1) BLACK & WHITE, Esther Spektor – 1st PLACE

(2) BUDAPEST HUNGARY Esther Spektor

(3) COLORS ALONG THE WAY, Andy Eugenio (iMovie)

(4) ETHONOGRAPHIC TOUR OF TRANSYLVANIA, Jonathan Williams

(5) FAVORITE BIRDS OF THE WORLD, Tom Getz – 3rd PLACE

(6) NORTH TO ALASKA, Ted Koelsch

(7) JAPAN’S JUGOKUDANI MONKEY PARK, Tom Getz

(8) SANTA ANA ART, Russ Lazar – 2nd PLACE

(9) WHAT THE DESERT KEEPS, Keith Leonin

(10) WHERE HEALING BEGINS, Andy Eugenio

Special Presentations

Three extra videos were also presented this year for their inspirational technical and aesthetic qualities.

B. ROMANTIC PARIS, Mike Landa (before the main presentation)

A. MOTION, Larry Cunningham (after the main presentation)

Larry’s video was a beautiful compilation of stills and videos from a dance photo session in Dubai.

C. ROYAL GEORGE, Mike Landa (last presentation of the night)

Mike’s Royal George was noteworthy for it’s beauty and original animation, but also because it was entirely generated by AI. as part of an illustrated companion piece for a childrens’ book.

Questions, please email showcase@cameraclublwv.org