Honorable Mention

Bottlebrush, Calabasas, California, 2025
DESCRIPTION
Bottlebrushes are a hardy, Australian native shrubs or trees known for their distinctive, brush-like flowers that attract pollinators. This particular flora is also very abundant in California as they thrive well in full sun which is very abundant in this state. I chose to do a macro shot with a 100mm lens to show off the texture and patterns against a clean white backdrop. AUTHOR
Hillary Greene-Pae is a practicing clinical psychotherapist, real estate investor and an amateur photographer.Ms. Greene-Pae's interest in photography began when she was a graduate student at UC Berkeley. Now, during her semi-retirement sh has had time to pursue her passion for photography. She enjoys capturing candid moments of life by being both an observer and participant in the process.