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.

More: Caldwell Arts Council

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

If you want more awesome content, subscribe to Design You Trust Facebook page.

More Inspiring Stories

Stunning Photos Showing NYC Subway Cars Being Dumped Into the Ocean

Stunning Photos Showing NYC Subway Cars Being Dumped Into the Ocean

Big picture 2025 people choice awards 20

Beautiflul Finalist Images from the 2025 BigPicture Natural World People’s Choice Award

Choose The People’s Choice Award For Wildlife Photographer Of The Year

Choose The People’s Choice Award For Wildlife Photographer Of The Year

Paris in Vivid Color Images by Jules Gervais-Courtellemont, 1923

Paris in Vivid Color Images by Jules Gervais-Courtellemont, 1923

Beautiful Photos That Defined ’50s Women’s Swimsuits

Beautiful Photos That Defined ’50s Women’s Swimsuits

Limitless Boundaries Of The Human Body In Photographs By Cody Choi, Professional Dancer And Photographer

Limitless Boundaries Of The Human Body In Photographs By Cody Choi, Professional Dancer And Photographer

Close-Ups Of Golden Retriever’s Muzzle By Amateur German Photographer Are The Cutest

Close-Ups Of Golden Retriever’s Muzzle By Amateur German Photographer Are The Cutest

Golden Age of Facial Hair: Cool Photos That Defined Beard Styles of Victorian Men

Golden Age of Facial Hair: Cool Photos That Defined Beard Styles of Victorian Men

Instagram Account “Influencers In The Wild” Exposes People Who Are Willing To Do Everything For A Photo

Instagram Account “Influencers In The Wild” Exposes People Who Are Willing To Do Everything For A Photo

Earth’s Wonders Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before: These Angled Satellite Images Are Like Aerial Photos From 280 Miles Up

"Earth’s Wonders Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before": These Angled Satellite Images Are Like Aerial Photos From 280 Miles Up

Photographer Omar Reda Captures a Unique Kenyan Tribe

Photographer Omar Reda Captures a Unique Kenyan Tribe

Fascinating Winning Photos Of the 2021 Siena International Photo Awards

Fascinating Winning Photos Of the 2021 Siena International Photo Awards

Spectacular Winning Photos of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2022

Spectacular Winning Photos of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2022

Thai Woman Creates Hilarious Instagram Vs. Reality Collages

Thai Woman Creates Hilarious Instagram Vs. Reality Collages

When Eight-Year-Olds Worked The Streets: Lewis Hine's Beautiful Vintage Portraits Of Young Workers In America

When Eight-Year-Olds Worked The Streets: Lewis Hine's Beautiful Vintage Portraits Of Young Workers In America

Awkward Metal Band Photos

Awkward Metal Band Photos

Incredible Use Of Shadow And Light In These Striking Minimalist Photo Compositions

Incredible Use Of Shadow And Light In These Striking Minimalist Photo Compositions

Sony World Photography Awards 2020 Shortlist And Finalists

Sony World Photography Awards 2020 Shortlist And Finalists

United nations world oceans day photo contest winners 01

Amazing Winning Photos from the 2025 United Nations World Oceans Day Photo Contest

Night Landscape 35 Photography Awards 04

Spectacular Night Landscape-Winning Photos From The 35 Photography Awards

Things with Faces

Things with Faces

Photographer Dieter Klein Captures The Nostalgic Beauty Of Abandoned Cars Across The Europe And United States

Photographer Dieter Klein Captures The Nostalgic Beauty Of Abandoned Cars Across The Europe And United States

Amazing Floral Guardians And Surreal Botanical Portraits By Alexandra Paras

Amazing Floral Guardians And Surreal Botanical Portraits By Alexandra Paras

A Look into the Minds, or Rather, Desks, of Washington Art Notables

A Look into the Minds, or Rather, Desks, of Washington Art Notables

Spectacular Winning Images of The Black and White Minimalist Photography Prize 2021

Spectacular Winning Images of The Black and White Minimalist Photography Prize 2021

This Photographer Takes Beautiful Portraits Of People With Acne

This Photographer Takes Beautiful Portraits Of People With Acne

Behind Her Uniform: The Double Life Of Servicewomen In The Netherlands

Behind Her Uniform: The Double Life Of Servicewomen In The Netherlands

Photographer Shot Portraits Of Strangers Before And After She Kissed Them

Photographer Shot Portraits Of Strangers Before And After She Kissed Them

Into the Storm...: Daredevil Photographer Captures Incredible Storm Chasing Images

"Into the Storm...": Daredevil Photographer Captures Incredible Storm Chasing Images

Photographer Captures Amazing Pictures of Poal Bears, Guardians of the Abandoned Polar Station

Photographer Captures Amazing Pictures of Poal Bears, Guardians of the Abandoned Polar Station