Shutterbugs focus on everyday life
By JoAn Bjarko
North Forty News
North Forty News readers once again delivered a wide variety of photos
for judges to ponder and score for the newspaper's ninth annual photo contest.
Categories that inspired the region's amateur photographers were weather,
work and wee ones.
In the weather division, Linwood "Woody" Carson of Fort Collins took first
place (page 1 photo). Judges liked the way the elements of frost and snow
framed the mountains, and the photo certainly fit the category. Carson
took the photo of frosty branches framing Longs Peak from his deck.
Second place in weather went to Gloria Zwink of Houston, Texas, who was
visiting a college friend in Red Feather Lakes in September when she photographed
a double rainbow behind Lake Ramona. Composition again was the key factor
in the judges' score.
Third place honors went to Ken Pearson of Fort Collins, who could hear
a weatherman saying "It snowed and it's cold" when he photographed a cow
along Red Feather Lakes Road. Besides its snowy merits, the entry received
praise for print quality.
In the work category, photographers were particularly creative in finding
appropriate subjects. What could be more work oriented than busy bees collecting
pollen? The photo won Jane Culler of Livermore first place honors. "It's
a nice macro shot," commented one judge. Composition and clarity also gathered
high points.
Ken Pearson of Fort Collins took home second place for his photo of an
artist at work on a sidewalk in Old Town. One judge commented that the
angle of the shot shows a lot of the artwork, but the artist is still the
focal point. Judges also liked the photo's color and even lighting.
Mules at work won third place honors for Jennifer Lang of Livermore. The
sharp focus and composition garnered high points, as well as the different
angles of the mules' heads.
In the wee ones category, first place went to Nancy Faust of Fort Collins.
She caught a rare photo of her puppy holding still. Judges liked the lighting
and sharpness of the photo. Shari Anderson of LaPorte placed second with
a photo of her daughter peeking through playground equipment. Judges liked
the sharpness and composition. Third place went to Ken Pearson of Fort
Collins. The young girl and her dog provided double charm.
The North Forty New thanks Charlie Johnson, Fred McClanahan Jr. and Patricia
Adams for judging the contest. Johnson is a former newspaper and free-lance
photographer. McClanahan, a longtime wildlife photographer, is now shooting
rodeos, and Adams, a professional photographer, is focusing her energy
on fine art prints and free-lance work. Johnson and McClanahan both work
for Larimer County.
Water, critters, flowers, faces of folks
In recognition of the 10th annual contest now under way, the North Forty
News will repeat some of its favorite categories from past years.
Water has always inspired residents of Colorado, whether it's dripping,
gushing or reflecting a refreshing scene. Everyone has a critter or two,
but this category includes those wild things readers love to capture on
film. No matter what the category, flowers frequently show up in contest
photos. In this division they are the focal point, and creative presentations
win high scores from judges. Faces of folks covers all ages.
Entry deadline is Jan. 6, 2006. Entries must be taken during 2005 in Larimer
County or the Carr/Nunn area of Weld County. Only amateur photographers
may enter. Each person may enter one photo (digital or film) per category.
Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places.
More information and an entry form will be available online from our home page
or by calling the office at 221-0213.
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