GRAND WINNER - An American Icon
[b]*photographer: Kelley Rooney*
Date: 07/14/2007
Viewer comments:
"Simple and classic. It takes a person back to when advertising wasn't so much gimmick and was more to the point. Plus, it is a great example of a scene you'd see in a small town...which are the essence of America."
"Coca Cola, obviously, because I'm on the vintage and aged kick!"
"A great twist on the red,white and blue theme that's pure USA."
"Before there were a hundred soda flavors, this was definitely a symbol of America. The oldness of the wall billboard reflects the beginning of that."
"That old sign reminds me of the old days!"
FIRST PLACE - Independence Day
[b]*photographer: Dawn Czech-Webster*
Date: 07/14/2007
Viewer comments:
"I love, love, love those types of photos. This was really crisp and the fireworks were well framed and timed."
"Great shot!!"
"Spectacular! It took me five different shots on my camera just to get one that looked fairly decent."
SECOND PLACE - A Summer Sparkler
[b]*photographer: Jessica Hackenmueller*
Date: 07/14/2007
Viewer comments:
"...because of the contrast of light and dark."
"Technically superior, beautiful to look at."
"I love her face."
"It reminds me of my childhood."
HONORABLE MENTION - God Bless America
[b]*photographer: Kelley Rooney*
Date: 07/14/2007
Viewer comments:
"A folk art expression of personal patriotism springing up like a mushroom from native soil."
"It reminds me of those little things that people in America do to show their love for our country. Symbols like this may pop up where you least expect them."
"Need I say more? LOL. We need His blessings!"
HONORABLE MENTION - General Store
[b]*photographer: Shannon Campbell*
Date: 07/14/2007
Viewer comments:
"I love the color and simplicity of this picture. I think it could have been even better if there had been a grainy effect added to it, giving even more of an "old time" picture feel."
"This is a beautiful photo that conjures up lots of memories and thoughts of childhood."
"American history right there!"
