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Pumpkin Patch by Kari Cvar

Captured at Mauro’s Farm in Pueblo, Colorado, this image documents a vibrant kindergarten field trip to a local pumpkin patch. The photographer sought to expand her fall collection, focusing on the playful energy of children selecting their own pumpkins. By framing the scene against a dense cornfield, she effectively obscured the horizon and surrounding structures, creating a clean, immersive backdrop that emphasizes the seasonal harvest. This photograph is award-worthy for its ability to transform a candid family moment into a polished, atmospheric study of autumn, showcasing a keen eye for composition and natural light.

Pumpkin Patch by Kari Cvar
Nikon D60 with Nikon AF-S 200mm f/2G ED VR II
Exposure 1/500sec @ f/5.6 | ISO 110 | Focal Length 200mm
Copyright Β© Kari Cvar
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Kari Cvar

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Based in Pueblo, Colorado, Kari Cvar is a dedicated amateur photographer who began her creative journey eight years ago. Drawing profound inspiration from her three children, she explores a diverse range of subjects, including landscapes, wildlife, and portraiture. Since acquiring her first SLR camera, she has cultivated a growing passion for the craft, consistently seeking to document the beauty of everyday life through her evolving photographic lens.

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19,204 views | 5 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date December 25, 2010
64.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 15.0
Style 13.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Pueblo, Colorado, The United States

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Color Photography
Kari Cvar Photography

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5.0/5 points
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5.0/5 points
19,204/2,500 Page View
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0.1/5 points
1/100 Review
Submissions
2.4/5 points
240/500 Submission
Jury Score: 64.0/80
Resonance Score: 12.5/20
Total Award Score: 76.5/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 4

Isabelle Fontenay Colour Harmony, Tone & Atmospheric Light Expert Review
The burnt, ochre skin of these pumpkins vibrates against the desiccated, straw-yellow stalks, creating a chromatic tension reminiscent of a Morandi still life, yet it’s the sudden, startling flash of a child’s cerulean jacket that truly arrests one’s gaze. It’s a sharp, cold intrusion into the autumnal warmth that makes my heart ache for the fleeting nature of the season; it’s a brilliant, dissonant chord played amidst the harvest’s otherwise predictable, golden-hued symphony.
Dmitri Kasakov Contrast, Shadow Drama & the Metaphysics of Light Expert Review
The cornfield acts as a wall, a dense, claustrophobic curtain that denies the horizon its breath. It’s a suffocating harvest. I’m unsettled by how the light clings to the pumpkins, refusing to bleed into the stalks behind them. It’s a shallow, nervous brightness that fears the dark. Why hide the world? When I look at these children, I don’t see play; I see them trapped in a gilded, sun-drenched cage. It’s haunting, really.
Thomas Hargreaves Earned Photographs, Craft Discipline & the Long Wait Expert Review
A kindergarten field trip isn't exactly the rugged solitude I usually crave, yet there’s a quiet discipline here. By pinning those children against the dense corn, Cvar has effectively erased the clutter of a suburban afternoon. It’s a clean, deliberate choice. I’ve spent enough hours shivering in fields to know when someone’s actually looked at their frame before clicking. It’s a charming bit of work, and frankly, it’s far more patient than I’d have been.
Clara Whitfield Award Criteria, Legacy & What Makes an Image Endure Expert Review
Most entries in this category rely on cloying sentimentality, but this one avoids the trap by pinning its focus to the dense, claustrophobic wall of corn. By erasing the horizon, Cvar forces us into the child’s perspective, where the harvest feels infinite. I’ve seen thousands of field trip photos, yet this one makes me miss the simple, tactile weight of a pumpkin in my own hands. It’s a rare, honest slice of autumn that’ll actually endure.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Margaret Holt

The Weight of the Harvest

In the quiet logic of the earth, there is a season for gathering. We spend the better part of our lives scatteringβ€”seeds, words, intentionsβ€”tossing them into the wind and hoping for a patch of fertile ground. But there comes a time when the cycle demands a return.

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By Sven Lindqvist

The Weight of Harvest

The earth holds its breath before the frost. We spend the summer gathering, filling the cellar, stacking the wood. It is a quiet labor, this preparation for the long sleep.

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