Sure Shots

Winners of our 2017 Photo Contest

 

 

Once again, Carolina Woman is honored so many talented photographers submitted their art to our annual Photo Contest. These brilliant pictures shine a light on both fresh and familiar places to focus on them in new ways. Many display the complexity and beauty of nature. Choosing among the outstanding entries to crown a few champs was an extremely challenging task. We congratulate all the creative participants.

 

– Debra Simon

 

 

 

 

Grand Prize
"Ahoy-Matos"
Katherine Gaitens, Apex

Prize: 2-night stay and dinner for two at Unscripted Durham,
the new boutique hotel in a reimagined mid-century design icon.

 

 

 

 

 

First Prize
"Into the Wild"
Tina Morrison, Cary
Prize: Knomo Beauchamp Backpack

 

 

 

 

 

Second Prize
"Goodbye Summer 2017"
Sally Gouw, Durham
Prize: 4 Tickets to DPAC "On Your Feet!" and 98 Degrees

 

 

 

 

Third Prize
"Embrace"
Mike Dellerman, Durham
Prize: SodaStream Power Sparkling Water Maker

 

 

 

 

 

Fourth Prize
"Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread"
Katharine Bayer, Cary
Prize: Casio Baby-G

 

 

 

 

 

Fifth Prize
"The Heart of the Tree Is Its Leaves"
Betty Thomas, Durham
Prize: Motorola Talkabout T600 Two-way Radios

 

 

 

Honorable Mention

"Feeling the Cold"
Roberta Rose, Raleigh
Prize: StrapShot by Cotton Carrier Camera Systems