Justin Costley

Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, South Africa

costley - elephant

"I chose this photo because I can just stare at it; my eyes tracing through all of the cracks and wrinkles, wondering about the life that elephant has had that led her to that time and place."

"My photographic challenges from 2024 were getting out and practicing before the big trip to South Africa.
My goals for 2025 are to get and and practice before my next big trip...to Alaska. And also going through the Landscape photography PDF released last year, again in preparation."

You can see all of Justin's adventures at thecostleyclan.com.

Matthew Janssen

Blue Mountains, Australia

"My family is pulling together a presentation, 'Twilight in the Blue Mountains,' that will include my photos, my sister's paintings, and my brother-in-law's audio recordings.
I've decided to become a professional photographer and will commence formal education in 2025. I found your course in the X-T5 very useful and will go through the others with a wider point of view."

Joanne Gordin

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

"Inside a high-rise building in center city, Philadelphia, I saw the shadows and the guy sitting at the window, looking at his phone. I got out my camera, then the little boy stepped into the frame..."

Tim Stringer

Fort Rodd Hill, Victoria, British Columbia

"I photographed this deer and her two fauns at the Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site near Victoria, British Columbia.
Photographic challenges from 2024: I enjoyed photographing a wide variety of subjects using my Fujifilm X-T5 and various lenses. Experimenting was the name of the game. I appreciate your support as I navigated these photographic challenges.
Photographic goals for 2025: I want to get better at portrait photography, inspired by my friend Phil, who does amazing portrait work in London."

Check out Tim's Instagram @testringer.

Irene Van Middelkoop

Pilatesberg Game Reserve, South Africa

"No editing except a bit of cropping! It was hard to choose my absolute favorite.
Now that I've settled down in 2025, I do hope to do your monthly challenges. I look forward to them."

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