Publisher's Note - July 2025

We are excited to share the winners of our 21st annual Buzz Photo Contest, which is a favorite issue of mine and one that generates a lot of reader response. I am often asked why certain photos were chosen. While there are certain elements of photography which must be met, with any contest like this, decisions are inherently subjective. Our judges, professional photographers, take the judging seriously, and there is much discussion and debate. Often, my personal favorites are not among the winning images, but I am not a professional photographer or one of the judges. I do, however, sit in on the judging and have a good understanding of what the judges look for (read about this on page 20). However, our readers have a voice as well. The top 50 finalists were shared to our Facebook page, and the photos with the most likes became our Readers’ Choice winners. Congratulations to all of our winners. Thank you to everyone who entered, to sponsor The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa, and to our judges for their time and expertise. We hope you enjoy this visual feast and look forward to seeing more of your photos in next year’s Buzz Photo Contest. [email protected]