Team
Valeria D
Student
Tulare
2025
Honorable Mention
This image was taken after the soccer team shook hands with the other team. The team celebrated their first win of the season. This photo showcases the joy and excitement of the players and the team effort it took to win.
This photo relates to the theme "joy" because it shows the feeling in the photo.
Team
This image was taken after the soccer team shook hands with the other team. The team celebrated their first win of the season. This photo showcases the joy and excitement of the players and the team effort it took to win.
This photo relates to the theme "joy" because it shows the feeling in the photo.
As she sits on the windowsill, and watches the sky melt into orange and gold, painting the world with a warm, gentle calming color. The wind gently grazes towards her skin, and for that one instant, it is all just peace-no worrying about school, her grades, no analyzing texts, just the muffled noises of the outside world. The neighborhood is peaceful, there's summer smells in the air as the evening starts to come near, and she can't help but smile.
It's one of those moments that doesn't need anything exciting or perfect-it simply is. And in some odd way, in that moment it was just right.
That One Moment
As she sits on the windowsill, and watches the sky melt into orange and gold, painting the world with a warm, gentle calming color. The wind gently grazes towards her skin, and for that one instant, it is all just peace-no worrying about school, her grades, no analyzing texts, just the muffled noises of the outside world. The neighborhood is peaceful, there's summer smells in the air as the evening starts to come near, and she can't help but smile.
It's one of those moments that doesn't need anything exciting or perfect-it simply is. And in some odd way, in that moment it was just right.
I chose to take a photo of my medals because it brings me joy. I feel happy when I look at them. They remind me of my hard work I did. I got my medals by playing soccer. I love playing soccer. It is a very fun sport.
That’s a Win!
I chose to take a photo of my medals because it brings me joy. I feel happy when I look at them. They remind me of my hard work I did. I got my medals by playing soccer. I love playing soccer. It is a very fun sport.
Joy is an easy subject to photograph because it can mean so many different things. Some people get joy from playing a sport or their work. Most of all, joy is what makes you happy. You can tell when someone is joyful just by looking at their face and if you look at the faces of the people in this photo you can almost feel their joy, and that is why I chose this photograph to submit. This photograph brings me joy because softball is what makes me happy. Being on the field with my friends and feeling the excitement of the game. That is my experience of joy. It may not be everyone’s, but that is why people are different, and that’s okay. Because as long as you have a little piece of joy, a little thing in your life that can make you smile, then you can feel the way the people in my photograph felt.
That’s the Game
Joy is an easy subject to photograph because it can mean so many different things. Some people get joy from playing a sport or their work. Most of all, joy is what makes you happy. You can tell when someone is joyful just by looking at their face and if you look at the faces of the people in this photo you can almost feel their joy, and that is why I chose this photograph to submit. This photograph brings me joy because softball is what makes me happy. Being on the field with my friends and feeling the excitement of the game. That is my experience of joy. It may not be everyone’s, but that is why people are different, and that’s okay. Because as long as you have a little piece of joy, a little thing in your life that can make you smile, then you can feel the way the people in my photograph felt.
This photo was taken in my backyard. Me, my family, and my dogs were playing together in our backyard as my brother swam after dinner. This was a core family moment. We all gathered around my dog to pet him, and after trying multiple spots, we finally found the spot. After that, we do the same thing almost every night, and every night I see the excitement in my dog's eyes, knowing that its his time. This photo relates to the theme, "Joy", by capturing a very rare moment as my dog smiles from ear to ear in Joy and satisfaction. All day he waits for his time. Looping around our legs, creeping up to us next to our beds, sitting there patiently while we swim. Under the table as we eat dinner. When we all sit down with our full stomachs, he knows it’s his time. When we cuddle him and pet him, the itch wasn’t the spot that we were scratching, but the excitement to experience joy with his family. If I had anything else to tell the judges, I would want them to get to know who my dog is. His personality lights up every room he walks into and puts smiles on everybody's face.
That's The Spot!
This photo was taken in my backyard. Me, my family, and my dogs were playing together in our backyard as my brother swam after dinner. This was a core family moment. We all gathered around my dog to pet him, and after trying multiple spots, we finally found the spot. After that, we do the same thing almost every night, and every night I see the excitement in my dog's eyes, knowing that its his time. This photo relates to the theme, "Joy", by capturing a very rare moment as my dog smiles from ear to ear in Joy and satisfaction. All day he waits for his time. Looping around our legs, creeping up to us next to our beds, sitting there patiently while we swim. Under the table as we eat dinner. When we all sit down with our full stomachs, he knows it’s his time. When we cuddle him and pet him, the itch wasn’t the spot that we were scratching, but the excitement to experience joy with his family. If I had anything else to tell the judges, I would want them to get to know who my dog is. His personality lights up every room he walks into and puts smiles on everybody's face.
This is my art kit that I got for Christmas when I was six years old. My art kit brings me joy because it is very special to me. I enjoy drawing, painting, and discovering new colors with the paint.
The Art Kit
This is my art kit that I got for Christmas when I was six years old. My art kit brings me joy because it is very special to me. I enjoy drawing, painting, and discovering new colors with the paint.
Kids, kids are full of joy, especially when it is a sunny day out and it's that time of the year where it's hot enough to put the pool up in the backyard and to have fun. Kids, they should scream joy as they are little humans full of life.
The Backyard
Kids, kids are full of joy, especially when it is a sunny day out and it's that time of the year where it's hot enough to put the pool up in the backyard and to have fun. Kids, they should scream joy as they are little humans full of life.
I had always dreamed of going to Hawaii. It was my dream vacation spot, everyday I would hear or see videos about the beauty you see there and the feeling of joy when swimming in the crystal blue waters. And in the summer of 6th grade my wish came true. Just when we landed it felt like another world. The air was fresher, the water was clearer, the exotic plants were greener, and the feeling of being free with no worries in the world felt so sweet. We spent 5 days in this Dreamland and even after leaving I will never forget swimming with the sea turtles, exploring the lush mountains, and watching the sun rise with a colorful rainbow in the sky.
The Best Vacation
I had always dreamed of going to Hawaii. It was my dream vacation spot, everyday I would hear or see videos about the beauty you see there and the feeling of joy when swimming in the crystal blue waters. And in the summer of 6th grade my wish came true. Just when we landed it felt like another world. The air was fresher, the water was clearer, the exotic plants were greener, and the feeling of being free with no worries in the world felt so sweet. We spent 5 days in this Dreamland and even after leaving I will never forget swimming with the sea turtles, exploring the lush mountains, and watching the sun rise with a colorful rainbow in the sky.
After me and friends studied for our math test we met up at the country club that overlooked the city to relax. We love coming here after our study sessions to decompress and talk about whatever is our mind.
The Crest
After me and friends studied for our math test we met up at the country club that overlooked the city to relax. We love coming here after our study sessions to decompress and talk about whatever is our mind.
In my yard, a little gnome rests. Watching over the garden and trees, he holds the memories of trips spent at my grandma's house. Each time I look to my window, I'm reminded of her. Puzzles and movies, beach trips and scrabble, and most of all, her little gnomes and bee themed figurines which decorate each room in her house. I listen for the wind chimes singing his tune - her tune, a joyful melody for the peaceful gnome.
The Garden Guardian
In my yard, a little gnome rests. Watching over the garden and trees, he holds the memories of trips spent at my grandma's house. Each time I look to my window, I'm reminded of her. Puzzles and movies, beach trips and scrabble, and most of all, her little gnomes and bee themed figurines which decorate each room in her house. I listen for the wind chimes singing his tune - her tune, a joyful melody for the peaceful gnome.
The photo was taken at my school's roundabout. My photograph relates to this year's contest theme "joy" because she was skipping with joy around school.
The Girl in Yellow
The photo was taken at my school's roundabout. My photograph relates to this year's contest theme "joy" because she was skipping with joy around school.
You sea grey I see brown,
I scream we all scream,
For the sweet treat
You see gray I see blue,
Sweet treat brings joy
The Ice Cream
You sea grey I see brown,
I scream we all scream,
For the sweet treat
You see gray I see blue,
Sweet treat brings joy
My photo shows the joy of taking photos, and traveling the world, it is the joy of creation because you can create a picture and you can see the joy of taking photos and the joy it brings to the world.
The Joy of Creation
My photo shows the joy of taking photos, and traveling the world, it is the joy of creation because you can create a picture and you can see the joy of taking photos and the joy it brings to the world.
My frinds were swinging at school on a sunny day where we didn't have a lot of classwork. I took a beautiful photo of them enjoying the sun and each other's friendship. When I saw it I thought they looked so joyful.
The Joy of Friendship
My frinds were swinging at school on a sunny day where we didn't have a lot of classwork. I took a beautiful photo of them enjoying the sun and each other's friendship. When I saw it I thought they looked so joyful.
I took this photograph during our high school musical this year. It was a really fun scene where the cast starts dancing and celebrating. I love seeing our students find their joy when performing. I really enjoy photographing our students performing, singing, and dancing because it is very evident that they love what they do!
The Joy of Performing
I took this photograph during our high school musical this year. It was a really fun scene where the cast starts dancing and celebrating. I love seeing our students find their joy when performing. I really enjoy photographing our students performing, singing, and dancing because it is very evident that they love what they do!
This photo was taken at a lively dog park, where the energy of the outdoors adds to the vibrant moment shared between the elderly woman and her dog. In a candid shot, the dog joyfully jumps into her lap, wrapping its paws around her in an affectionate hug. The woman bursts into laughter, her face glowing with pure happiness as she embraces her furry companion. The photo perfectly captures the theme of "Joy," as it highlights the spontaneity and warmth of their connection. It’s a beautiful reminder that joy comes in many forms—whether it's a loving embrace or a playful moment with a pet—and that these simple acts bring boundless happiness.
The Joy of Shared Love and Laughter
This photo was taken at a lively dog park, where the energy of the outdoors adds to the vibrant moment shared between the elderly woman and her dog. In a candid shot, the dog joyfully jumps into her lap, wrapping its paws around her in an affectionate hug. The woman bursts into laughter, her face glowing with pure happiness as she embraces her furry companion. The photo perfectly captures the theme of "Joy," as it highlights the spontaneity and warmth of their connection. It’s a beautiful reminder that joy comes in many forms—whether it's a loving embrace or a playful moment with a pet—and that these simple acts bring boundless happiness.
This photograph was taken next to the Newport Pier in Newport Beach California. It was the day before my 59th birthday, I had gone to the beach to watch the sunset with some friends. This surfer was catching the shore break and crashing repeatedly, yet would get up, laugh, and wait for the next wave. The joy of watching him, the joy of his freedom in the waves and the joy this photo gives me as he finally nailed it, makes me think this is a perfect image for this contest! This photo was taken on an iPhone.
The Joy of Surf
This photograph was taken next to the Newport Pier in Newport Beach California. It was the day before my 59th birthday, I had gone to the beach to watch the sunset with some friends. This surfer was catching the shore break and crashing repeatedly, yet would get up, laugh, and wait for the next wave. The joy of watching him, the joy of his freedom in the waves and the joy this photo gives me as he finally nailed it, makes me think this is a perfect image for this contest! This photo was taken on an iPhone.
The Joy of the Beach
Ahhhh, this is the life.
Sun on my belly.
Calming sound of waves.
The slightly sun warmed sand pushed around me in the perfect way.
My flippers can give me some shade.
But do you know what the best thing is?
I can sleep for as long as I like!
If I get hot, I’ll flip a little sand on myself to cool off.
I never want this to end.
A bit of food is the only thing I could possibly need now.
I do enjoy hunting.
Maybe some squid with a side of algae?
Yeah, that sounds good.
Taken at the Elephant Seal Vista Point
near Hearst Castle
The Joy of the Beach
The Joy of the Beach
Ahhhh, this is the life.
Sun on my belly.
Calming sound of waves.
The slightly sun warmed sand pushed around me in the perfect way.
My flippers can give me some shade.
But do you know what the best thing is?
I can sleep for as long as I like!
If I get hot, I’ll flip a little sand on myself to cool off.
I never want this to end.
A bit of food is the only thing I could possibly need now.
I do enjoy hunting.
Maybe some squid with a side of algae?
Yeah, that sounds good.
Taken at the Elephant Seal Vista Point
near Hearst Castle
Feeling happy is to feel for a split second, to feel joy is to feel eternal happiness.
How could one feel this joy even surrounded by others? No matter what, I will never feel joy. Not until I find joy within myself. To feel true joy is to feel happy by myself. Enjoying the presence I bring. My energy, my comfort, my soul. Feelings of joy brought by others will never compare to the joy I find within myself. It will not compare to the feeling of walking through a park by myself, taking in the sun as it says goodbye for the night. Surrounded by nothing but myself, whilst I get to know my true self, uninfluenced by others. Playing in the grass taking in the sound of my breathing. That will bring me true joy.
The Joy Within
Feeling happy is to feel for a split second, to feel joy is to feel eternal happiness.
How could one feel this joy even surrounded by others? No matter what, I will never feel joy. Not until I find joy within myself. To feel true joy is to feel happy by myself. Enjoying the presence I bring. My energy, my comfort, my soul. Feelings of joy brought by others will never compare to the joy I find within myself. It will not compare to the feeling of walking through a park by myself, taking in the sun as it says goodbye for the night. Surrounded by nothing but myself, whilst I get to know my true self, uninfluenced by others. Playing in the grass taking in the sound of my breathing. That will bring me true joy.
This photo shows a baby with so much joy. The photo here expresses the joy you have as a child. When you are a child, you are filled with immense joy since you are experiencing the world first hand for the first time. This photo is a reminder of your young joy. The photo was taken as a house when it was evening. The baby in this photo is filled with joy and laughter. She is enjoying wondering throufhout the house.
The Joyous Child
This photo shows a baby with so much joy. The photo here expresses the joy you have as a child. When you are a child, you are filled with immense joy since you are experiencing the world first hand for the first time. This photo is a reminder of your young joy. The photo was taken as a house when it was evening. The baby in this photo is filled with joy and laughter. She is enjoying wondering throufhout the house.