2008 Gold Country Fair's Showcase of Photography Competition Results

The 2008 Gold Country Fair drew to a close after awarding 18 ribbons to 6 Placer Camera Club members. Congratulations to all of the winners. Members took home 4 out of 10 1st place ribbons, 4 out of 10 2nd place ribbons, 1 out of 10 3rd place ribbons and 9 honorable mention ribbons. Club members entered 54 out of 200 photos this year.

Sue Barthelow

1st place Color Animal - "Black-crowned Night Heron"
2nd place Color Animal - "Mallard Pair"
Honorable Mention Color Still Life - "Wild Plum Blossoms"

Jerry Berry

1st place Alternate Photography Non-Traditional - "Visions"
1st place Black & White Still Life - "Gladding McBean"
Honorable Mention Color Animal - untitled
Honorable Mention Color Still Life - "Garden Seeds"

Wes Schultz

2nd place Color Portrait - "Cal Fire Fighter"
Honorable Mention Color Portrait - "Me & Katie, Harris Fire"
Honorable Mention Color Portrait - "French Polynesian"

Mike Schumacher

2nd place Alternate Photography Series - "Kayaker & Rapids"

Shirley White

1st place Color Still Life - "Ice & Leaves"

Karen Wyatt

2nd place Black & White Still Life - "Leaf Threesome"
3rd place Black & White Landscape - "Wall with Vines"
Honorable Mention Alternate Photography Non-Traditional - "Bottle Art"
Honorable Mention Color Animal - "Chameleon Displaying"
Honorable Mention Color Landscape - "Navajo Village"
Honorable Mention Color Portrait - "Happy Homeless"