Photographers submitted more than 100 compelling entrees to the annual Carolina Woman Photo Contest. Their images show the magic that happens when technical prowess and creative insight merge with the click of a camera.

 

We're again honored that the contest was judged by acclaimed photojournalist John Tully. A frequent contributor to The New York Times and The Washington Post, Tully is passionate about telling stories that share a sense of place and the intimacy of communities. 

 

Congrats to everyone who submitted work. The prize-winning photos ran in December; Staff Favorites ran last month; Crowd Pleasers are below.

 

– Debra Simon

 

 

 

"Sounding the Alarm"
Susan Bailey of Southern Pines, N.C.

 

 

 

"Lesser Violetear"
Clarke Cochran of Indian Trail, N.C.

 

 

 

 

"Birch Bark"
Minnie Gallman of Pittsboro

 

 

 

 

"Yellow Rose"
Annette Griffith of Pittsboro

 

 

 

"New Zealand Panoramic Photo"
Barry Grosman of Cary

 

 

 

"Relaxed Koala"
Jill Grosman of Cary

 

 

 

"The Harvest"
Mikel Sanfilippo of Mebane

 

 

 

"Leaf Frog Giving the Red Eye"
Joleen A. Stephan-Mease of Charlotte

 

 

 

 

 

"Oh, the Stories"
Lisa Van Fleet of Mebane