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Friends of Sligo Creek photo contest
The First Annual Friends of Sligo Creek Photography Contest was a success. Ten local, amateur photographers exhibited their work at the "Sweep the Creek Celebration" on October 8.
Julie Wiatt, associate editor of the Takoma/ Silver Spring Voice, and photo contest judge, had this to say about the diverse collection of photos: "I enjoyed all the submissions. All of the photos demonstrate sensitivity to the beauty of the park, reveal different visions of what we see there, and remind us to appreciate the treasure we have in Sligo Creek."
Below are the winning photographs, with comments by Ms. Wiatt. To see the rest and to learn more about the Friends of Sligo Creek, visit www.fosc.org.
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1st Place: Don Olson. "Fishing the Falls." (above) This is a good wildlife photo of a black crowned night heron, but also the blocks of tone and texture capture the stillness and suspense of the moment. Subtle, elegant. |
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2nd Place : Mike Hoverter. "Snowy Sligo Bridge." (above) Straight up shot of the Carroll Avenue Bridge displays the beautiful pattern of light and dark that snow makes of the Sligo Creek Park, and reminds us of the sumptuous beauty to be found close by. |
3rd Place : Julius Kassovic. "Tree Reflection." (above) Illustrates the pleasure of reflecting on the abstractions present in the natural world. |
Honorable Mention: David Dubov. "Red Leaves." (left) This close up of red leaves is a color treat. |
Youth Category
1st Place : Charlie McGrady. "Waterfall." (right) I commend this photo for its abstract beauty of a captured instant of rolling water, and the photographer of the spirit of play with the element of water in this and his other submissions.
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