Harding Land Trust & Kemmerer Library Photo Contest Winners

“Celebrate Harding”
Photo Contest Results

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We are excited to announce the winners of our annual photo contest and want to thank all the participants who submitted photographs, we had a record number of entries this year! We also want to thank all of our judges for all the time they donated in judging these pictures and submitting careful and thoughtful comments on the photographs. Thank you to our judges Emi Ithen, Jane Kenndel and Christopher Allyn, all Harding Township residents.

Here are the results, we had two winners for the K-4th category!

Grand Prize Winner Peter Tonzola
Judges Comments: “This is a wonderful photograph all around: striking composition, interesting subject, and great use of the vertical portrait framing. The insect seems to be staring right at the camera and draws you in. The juxtaposition between the insect and the weathered chair is a great contrast, and the shape of the greenery behind it cleverly mimics the shape of its head. A great shot!

9th-12th Grade Winner Nicole Amaral
Judges Comments: “A very dramatic photo filled with intrigue. The choice of subject is an interesting one, and the composition of the image was clearly well-thought-out. The lighting technique is unique and makes it eye-popping. The perspective adds to an air of mystery and makes us want to know more.”

5th-8th Grade Winner Maddie Johnston
Judges Comments: “This photograph is striking, mysterious, and ethereal. It feels like a moment in time. The composition and framing are very well done and the misty reflection of the tree line in the water is lovely. A great choice to include the raft in the image - it hints at an intriguing story and that there is more to the image than meets the eye.”

Kindergarten-4th Grade Winner Hannah Rosen
Judges Comments: “This photograph is an overall strong image and a fantastic subject choice. The composition is very interesting, and there is an excellent use of contrasting textures and colors. There are a lot of interesting things to look at between the mosses and mushrooms, and the color has an interesting rainbow effect across the diagonal of the frame.”

Kindergarten-4th Grade Winner Norah Carifa
Judges Comments “This is a beautifully composed image that feels like a professional shot. The colors and exposure are excellent. The contrast between the flowers and the butterfly is spot on and the longer you look at the image, the more little details you notice. It is always a challenge to photograph living creatures and takes patience to get just the right shot, and this image is a perfect example that this patience pays off!”