Local photographers bring their best mountain flower shots to Carson City Photo Club competition
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With mountain flowers as the theme for August, local photographers took to gardens, parks and trails in search of this summer’s prized flora in this month’s Carson City Photo Club competition.
The winners are:
First Place: “Desert Peach” MaryLou Schindler
Second Place: “Black Gold” Jim Donato
Third Place: “Shasta Lilly” Anke Simpson
Winner’s Choice: “Petals and Peaks” Beth Breton
The Carson City Photo Club meets at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month, except December, at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Ormsby Room, 911 East Musser Street. All levels of photographers are welcome.
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The theme for September is “Black and White Landscapes.” Become a member for only $15 per year and submit your 8×10 matted photo, taken within the last year, in the competition. Go here for more information.
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