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Image City Photography Gallery is located at 722 University Avenue in Imagine Square.

09/03/2026

Congratulations for a Runner-up award to Susan Lander whose photograph, ”Blue Heron” moves beyond a traditional wildlife image, transforming the blue heron’s flight into an expressive study of motion, light, and color. A slower shutter speed allows the wings, body, and trailing feet to blur gracefully while retaining enough detail in the head, neck, and beak to keep the bird recognizable. Panning creates a softly streaked background that conveys speed and separates the luminous heron from its surroundings.
Warm sunlight catches the feathers, revealing delicate shades of gold, blue, lavender, and rose that give the image a painterly quality. The extended neck creates a strong horizontal line, while the wings, legs, and trails of water add energetic diagonals. Most importantly, the photograph captures more than the heron’s appearance—it conveys the sensation and graceful power of flight, making it a memorable runner-up selection.
See ”Blue Heron” and photographs by 56 other photographers at Image City through September 6.

09/01/2026

Tom Kredo’s Mud Rugby, runner-up in the current Photographers’ Journey 2026 exhibition, captures the intensity of competition at precisely the right moment. The tightly cropped composition places the viewer directly inside the struggle, where intertwined arms, hands, and bodies communicate the force and physicality of the sport. The players’ strained expressions reveal determination, exhaustion, and concentration, transforming the photograph into a compelling human story.
The two visible faces provide strong emotional anchors, while the central player’s body creates a powerful vertical form between them. Hands gripping clothing and legs lead the eye throughout the frame, reinforcing the sense of movement and conflict. Converting the image to black and white emphasizes the mud, skin, fabric, and muscular tension without the distraction of color. The softly blurred background further isolates the action. Congratulations, Tom. Through timing, composition, texture, and expression, you have turned a chaotic instant into an exceptionally organized and memorable photograph.
See Mud Rugby and photographs by more 56 other photographers at Image City through September 6.

08/30/2026

Congratulations to Shawn Murphy, Grand Prize winner for “Liquid Light” in the current Photographers’ Journey 2026 exhibition at Image City Photography Gallery. His captivating photograph offers a glimpse into the hidden world beneath Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, where freshwater flows through ancient limestone caves and sunlight penetrates openings in the earth.
The composition draws the eye from the glowing opening above, through the suspended divers, to the illuminated cavern floor. The surrounding darkness intensifies the brilliant blue light and creates a mood that is both mysterious and serene. Liquid Light captures not simply an extraordinary place, but the wonder and discovery of experiencing it.
See Liquid Light and photographs by more than 56 other photographers at Image City through September 6.

08/24/2026

Congratulations to d dargan teska whose photo "Corps de Ballet" received a Gallery Pick. Her photo feels less like a conventional botanical study and more like an abstract image about fragility, movement and emergence. Deb has captured a limited palette, which gives the photo a contemplative quality while keeping attention on the delicate structures. Visit Image City between now and September 4 to see Deb's photos and other images by 56 additional photographers.

08/21/2026

There is something wonderfully unexpected about Zachary Scott’s Gallery Pick, “Sleeping Bear.” Zachary allows the immense landscape to become part of the story. The sleeping bear appears almost small against the sweeping tidal flat and distant snow-covered mountains, creating a striking sense of scale and solitude. The warm brown of the bear immediately draws our eye, yet the vast landscape reminds us that it is only one small part of a much larger wilderness. “Sleeping Bear” captures a rare moment of stillness while leaving us wondering about the story that came before–––and the one that will follow. To see Zachary's photos and those of 56 other photographers, stop by Image City between now and September 14 to see Photographers' Journey 2026.

08/05/2026

Stop by the gallery on First Friday Gallery Night, 7/17 from 5-9:00 to see over 70 photos featuring the beauty, wonder, humor and diversity of the animal kingdom.If you would like a quick glance of the current show, "Fur, Feathers & Fins," click on the video link.

08/03/2026

To commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, Steve has assembled eleven photographs exploring symbols of the American experience. His purposeful images move beyond documentation, inviting reflection on the nation’s history, ideals, achievements, and contradictions. "Independence Hall—America’s Historic Heart, "the series’ only black-and-white photograph, stands apart. Its monochrome treatment emphasizes the building’s architecture and historical significance while giving it a timeless quality. The title’s reference to the “heart” suggests the courage, principles, and spirit at the nation’s core. Other photographs honor influential presidents, the soldiers at Iwo Jima, those who made the ultimate sacrifice, representative democracy, immigration, and Fourth of July traditions. Together, the exhibition offers a thoughtful reflection on the evolving American story. View Steve’s exhibit, along with photographs by 85 other artists, at Image City through August 9.

07/28/2026

Larry Steinwachs’s Lone Silo earns a Gallery Pick for its minimalist composition and refined fine-art sensibility. Its simplicity allows shape, tone, and space to create a calm, contemplative mood. Positioned just left of center, the silo rises like a quiet monument, while the sweeping cloud leads the eye toward it. A tree adds balance, and the generous sky gives the scene room to breathe. The monochrome treatment preserves highlights, rich mid-tones, and strong separation between cloud and sky. Rather than merely documenting a rural landmark, Larry transforms a familiar subject into a reflection on solitude, permanence, and the relationship between nature and human-made forms. Visitors can see Larry’s work and photographs by 85 other artists at Image City through August 9.

07/22/2026

This month, Tom Knauss receives a Gallery Pick for "Field Guide A," which includes a collection of his wildlife photography. It is a carefully curated portfolio that feels like opening the pages of a naturalist's field journal. Rather than focusing on a single species or destination, he assembles a visual catalog of wildlife and wild places encountered across North America, inviting viewers to experience the breadth of his travels. The concept echoes the purpose of a classic field guide: to help us observe, identify, and appreciate the diversity of the natural world. If you would like to see Tom’s photos as well as those by 85 other photographers, stop by Image City between now and August 9.

Address

722 University Avenue
Rochester, NY
14607

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 6pm
Tuesday	12pm - 6pm
Wednesday	12pm - 6pm
Thursday	12pm - 6pm
Friday	12pm - 6pm
Saturday	12pm - 6pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15852712540

Website

http://www.imagecityphotographygallery.com/

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