2013 - 22nd Annual Amatuer Photography Competition
For the 22nd Annual Amateur Photography Contest, photos of county locations or residents are judged on effective composition, originality, interest and relevance of the subject matter, and technique. Subject categories include Montgomery County by day or by night, county landmarks, people, and persons at work. There is also an optional Youth category for aspiring photographers age 18 and younger who wish to be judged only against their peers.
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- MontgomeryVillage.com News, PG 22 - Local artist takes winning photograph in County Contest. Natalya B. Parris, Photograph, "A Kiss of Sunshine", took the third place prize!
- Article from Artists Speak: A Kiss of Sunshine by Bora Mici
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BY DAY
Any photo taken outdoors in Montgomery County that depicts something fun, beautiful or exciting during daylight hours.
1st Place "Northern Flicker Pair" by Alan Kolnik
2nd Place "Lovely" by Patricia Benjamin
3rd Place "A Dusting, From the Deck" by Peter Reynolds
MONTGOMERY BY NIGHT
Any photo taken outdoors in Montgomery County that depicts something fun, beautiful or exciting during nighttime.
1st Place "Rockville Town Square at Night" by Daniela Lueckerath
2nd Place "Triple Whirl" by Elizabeth Koller
3rd Place "Sunset at the Fun Fest, MCAG Fair" by G. V. Suresh
MONTGOMERY COUNTY LANDMARKS
Any photo taken outdoors in Montgomery County of a natural or manmade commonly recognized landmark or scene.
1st Place "Gaithersburg Train Station" by Cynthia Hunter
2nd Place "Canal Boat at Great Falls" by Scott Fauce
3rd Place "Springtime at Brookside Gardens" by Stan Collyer
MONTGOMERY COUNTY HER PEOPLE
Any photo taken in Montgomery County of one or more persons involved in County activities, close-up or distant, showing leisure activity, productivity or community service.
1st Place "Wet and Fun" by Barry Webster
2nd Place "Skipping into Summer" by Judith MacArthur
3rd Place "A Kiss of Sunshine" by Natalya Borisovna Parris
MONTGOMERY COUNTY AT WORK
Any photo taken of one or more persons at work, contributing to the livability and splendor of our County.
1st Place "Building the Future" by Loretta Greenleaf
2nd Place "Montgomery Fire to the Rescue" by Sanford Shudnow
3rd Place "Road Work" by Don Bandler
MONTGOMERY COUNTY YOUTH
This category will allow only those 18 years old or younger to participate and compete against each other.
1st Place "Shadows and Lights" by Kalle Swinford
2nd Place "That's Close Enough" by Tatiana Harris
3rd Place "Iris" by Bethany Pereira
22nd Annual Photography Contest Award Recipients:
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