Photo Show and Contest draws a crowd on opening night

On Saturday night, island residents gathered to see the best photos submitted by island residents to the annual photo show. I have been known tell visitors that there is something about the island that turns everyone into a photographer, and those sentiments were echoed by Tom Jenkins, who volunteered his time to be a judge. Jenkins, a professional photographer and videographer and creator of the beautiful photography book, Dewees Island, Naturally, said it was difficult to choose the winners. “Dewees Island is a great place– a great place to see birds, animals, and great vistas, and I love shooting here! I look at some of these and I wish I’d been there to see the action… there are some incredible shots here of an alligator coming up on a bird, and lightning flashing in the night sky, and wonderful sunrises. It’s just beautiful!”
Alex Pasquini: Anticipation

Photos were submitted by owners and guests from all over the country, and the show will be on display in the Huyler House for the next few months. Because there was a conference in the Huyler House this week, Jane Pasquini couldn’t even start hanging the photos until 4:00 on Friday, and she expressed her appreciation for everyone who helped get photos arranged on the walls.

Jaque Lake, Joy!

Pictures had to be mounted or framed, and they were arrayed with a wide variety of print media– from metallics, to canvas, to matte to glossy.  Allen Mitchell, who submitted several award-winning entries, describes his strategy for getting great shots:

I go out every morning with a camera and a big cup of coffee, and just drive around for an hour or so until the coffee’s done. I don’t always even take a single photo, but sometimes I get to see fantastic things.

Daily dedication also pays off for Claudia DeMayo, who took several spectacular sunrise shots, including the winner for best in show.

sunset on the beach
Best in Show: Claudia DeMayo’s Sunrise

I walk the dogs every morning with my Nikon Coolpix, and I love to take pictures of what I see there.

The categories were varied and left a lot of room for interpretation: some entrants loved

kids on pier
Courage: Jacque Lake

them, and others described the challenges of trying to decide which category to place the photos in. Winners were:

Category:  Joy

  • First Place: Jan/Bubber McAlhany

    Alex Pasquini: Anticipation
  • Second Place: Jacque Lake

Category:  Retrospection

  • First Place: Bubber McAlhany
  • Second Place: Jane Pasquini
  • Third Place: Claudia DeMayo

Category:  Courage

  • First Place: Allen Mitchell

    Courage: Allen Mitchell
  • Second Place: Jacque Lake

Category:  Danger

  • First Place: Judy Fairchild

    Judy Fairchild: Danger
  • Second Place: John Pasquini
  • Third Place: Bubber McAlhany

Category:  Relaxation

  • First Place: Jane Pasquini
  • Second Place: Bubber McAlhany
  • Third Place: Jaque Lake
  • Fourth Place: Alex Pasquini

Category: Tension

  • First Place: Allen Mitchell
  • Second Place: Bubber McAlhany
  • Third Place: Brucie Harry

Category:  Celebration

  • First Place: Judy Fairchild
  • Second Place: Kim Fletcher Bowden
  • Third Place: Jaque Lake

Category:  Excitement

  • Allen Mitchell’s Black Skimmers: First Place: Excitement

    First Place: Allen Mitchell

  • Second Place: Toni Baker

Category:  Anticipation

  • First Place: Bubber McAlhany
  • Second Place: Alex Pasquini
  • Third Place: Allen Mitchell

I am in the process of putting together a slideshow for the ferry and online viewing– there are many fabulous photos, and some of our artists are traveling and can’t send in digital editions.  If you entered a photo in the show, please send it on to me… Brucie, Kim, Jane, Bubber and Jan, Toni, John, and Anitta… I’ll post the video as soon as it’s done!

This Post Has 3 Comments

  1. Tish Easterlin September 6, 2012

    I so love this show, and hate that I couldn’t be there. Kudos to all for revealing the magic of Dewees so artistically. And thanks to Judy always.

  2. Andy cotton September 7, 2012

    Wonderful!
    Missing Dewees every day

  3. Leslie Sautter September 7, 2012

    Can’t wait to see all these wonderful images!!

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