Local photography contest winners announced

Several residents of the Gulf Breeze and Navarre areas were recently recognized for their photographic art in the Power of Photography juried show, July 20-22, in Pensacola.

These amateur photographers competed against entries from over 130 contestants, knowing that only the best 300 photos could be juried into the exhibit. Sponsored by the Wide Angle Photo Club, Inc., the annual show benefits ARC Gateway.

Four coastal area residents were recognized for outstanding photography. Kim Carmichael (Gulf Breeze) received both first place in Birds and Insects and the Best Macro Photo Award for her shot, "Little Lady." Young photographer Christina Rutherford (Gulf Breeze) won second place in Youth for "Kiss?"

Kathy Throm (Pensacola Beach) won the God's Creatures Award for "My Bucket." Kenny Wilder (Navarre) won both Best Landscape Award for his photo "Beach Sunrise Rays" and third place in Birds and Insects with "Black Skimmer at Dusk."

For more information visit: www.wideanglephotoclub.org.