2012 Photography Contest

Rules - Overview

• Competition is open to photographers of all ages.
• Entry fee is $10 per. For competitors under the age of 18, the fee is $5 per entry.
• All entrants may submit up to 6 entries.
• The photograph must have been taken within the last 2 years.
• An entry form must accompany submitted articles.
• All entries must be received at the Gardens between September 1, 2012 and September 15, 2012.

Shows

• All photos will be displayed, for the public at the Gardens from September 20th through Fall Festival on October 6, 2012. In the event that the number of entries received exceeds the available display space, Clark Gardens reserves its right to choose those photos displayed. At least one photo from each contributor will be displayed, plus all winning photos.
• All winning photographs will be displayed in the History House for the month of October.
• Winning photographs that are displayed in the History House will be exhibited in a public venue the month of November.

Prizes

Cash awards will be awarded to 1st place ($100.00), 2nd place ($75.00) and 3rd place ($50.00). First place and People's Choice receive a beautifully hand-crafted plaque.

Divisions

• Clark Gardens Photography – 18 years old and above, professional or amateur.
• Non-Clark Gardens Photography - These photos may include any subject matter that complies with the competition rules. These photos do not include images of subjects withing the properties of Clark Gardens.
• Youth Photography – Photographers not yet reaching their 18th birthday. These photos may be of subject matter within or outside Clark Gardens properties.
• People's Choice Award - Open class of all photography contest submissions. Each visitor to the Gardens will be given one ballot to vote for their choice of "Best Clark Gardens Photo." Voting will begin on September 26, 2012 at 8:00 am. All photos will compete in an open class for this award. Public voting ends at 3:00 pm on Saturday, October 6, 2012.

Presentation of Awards

All entrants are cordially invited to attend an awards reception to be held at the Gardens with time and date to be determined. You do not need to be present to receive an award.

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2011 Photography Contest Winners

A total of 67 photographs were entered in the 2011 Photography Contest. Thank you to all who participated in the Photography Competition.

Youth Division
1st Place: Monkey by Carleigh Koger
2nd Place: Flamingo by Carleigh Koger
3rd Place: A Non-Renewable Resource by Kaleisha Haynes

Adult, Clark Gardens Division
1st Place: Look into my Eyes by Miguel Mendoza
2nd Place: Tenderness by Miguel Mendoza
3rd Place: Morning Blush by Miguel Mendoza

Adult, Non-Clark Gardens Division
1st Place: Before the Storm by Dennis Behm
2nd Place: Morning Fisherman by Dennis Behm
3rd Place: Backroads of Texas by Andy Dillard

People's Choice
1st Place: Pollen Hauler by Andy Dillard

A special thanks to our judges: Criseyda Koonce, Sue Coleman, and Terri Cage.

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1st Place - Youth Carleigh Koger, Monkey	2nd Place - Youth Carleigh Koger, Flamingo	3rd Place - Youth Kaleisha Haynes, A Non-Renewable Resource
1st Place - Adult, Clark Gardens Miguel Mendoza, Look into my Eyes	2nd Place - Adult, Clark Gardens Miguel Mendoza, Tenderness	3rd Place - Adult, Clark Gardens Miguel Mendoza, Morning Blush
1st Place - Adult, Non-Clark Gardens Dennis Behm, Before the Storm	2nd Place - Adult, Non-Clark Gardens Dennis Behm, Morning Fisherman	3rd Place - Adult, Non-Clark Gardens Andy Dillard, Backroads of Texas
People's Choice Andy Dillard, Pollen Hauler

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The 2010 Photography Contest Winners

A total of 106 photographs were entered in the 2010 Photography Contest. Thank you to all who participated in the Photography Competition.· As Mr. Clark said during the Competion Reception, "You are all winners." A total of 106 photographs were submitted and the winners have been announced.

Youth Division
1st Place: Small Creature Big Detail by Kaleisha Haynes
2nd Place: Clark Gardens Tiger Swallowtail by Colton Holloman
3rd Place: Yellow Shining Thru by Noelle Franklin
Honorable Mention: Bountiful by Ruby Patterson

Adult, Clark Gardens Division
1st Place: Whistling Ducks by Paul Valentine
2nd Place: Life3 by Liliana Nieto
3rd Place: Labor of Love by Miguel Mendoza
Honorable Mention: Pink Beauties by Judy Valentine

Adult, Non-Clark Gardens Division
1st Place: Another Home Run by Ronny Collins
2nd Place: Trigger by Pamela Steege
3rd Place: Pariot Tulip #2 by Garce T Hermann
Honorable Mention Sunset Song by Debbie McCarson

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Another Home Run by Ronny Collins 1st Place Adult, NonClark Gardens Division	Whistling Ducks by Paul Valentine 1st Place Adult, Clark Gardens Division	Small Creature, Big Detail by Kaleisha Haynes 1st Place Youth Divison
Tiger Swallowtail by Colton Holloman 2nd Place Youth Division	Life Liliana Nieto 2nd Place Adult, Clark Gardens Division	Labor of Love by Miguel Mendoza 3rd Place Adult, Clark Gardens Division
Pink Beauties by Judy Valentine Honorable Mention Adult, Clark Gardens Division	Yellow Shining Thru Noelle Franklin 3rd Place Youth Division