Caldwell Arts Council’s Exposures Photography Competition Winner Announced

BEST OF SHOW: “Reflection” by Lily Laramie, Lenoir NC

Photographers from Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties in North Carolina were invited to enter the Exposures Photography Competition, a program of the Caldwell Arts Council. Judge Lynn Willis of Valle Crucis judged the competition entries, and has selected the following award-winning photographs.

Due to COVID-19, there will be no traditional gallery show of entries or opening reception. Instead, the showcase of entries will be exhibited virtually on the Caldwell Arts Council website.

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FIRST PLACE, ABSTRACT: “Perspective” by Cindy Hedrick Day, Lenoir NC

FIRST PLACE, TRADITIONAL: “Some Pig” by Pam Helton, Lenoir NC

HONORABLE MENTION: “Embracing Death Valley” by Jeff Cline, Hickory NC

HONORABLE MENTION: “Noir Homie” by Jordan K. Ellis, Hickory NC

HONORABLE MENTION: “Flustered” by Bill Karr, Lenoir NC

HONORABLE MENTION: “Saint Johns” by Lydia Stewart, Lenoir NC

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