Arts & Entertainment
Eleven-Year-Old Girl Wins Maplewood 2020 Photo Contest
Fifteen finalists were chosen, with photos depicting everything from young birds to local landmarks.
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — We can sure use some laughs in 2020. Apparently, Tessa Elle Goldstein of Maplewood thinks so, too. She recently won first place in a townwide photography contest run by the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture.
Her photo, "Laughter is the best medicine," depicts three friends expressing mirth amid fallen leaves.
The Township of Maplewood also announced send prize winner Joy Yagid and third prize winner Claire Sinclair. Their photos are "A wintry view from the Oakland Rd Bridge" and "Tuscan Art Camp" respectively.
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Their photos are here.
Fifteen finalists were chosen, with photos depicting everything from young birds to local landmarks.
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The contest received more than 100 submissions. The 15 finalists (listed on the page) received more than 3,100 total votes from the public.
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