Clarke County Easement Authority
Photo Contest

CELEBRATING OPEN SPACE:
The Easement Authority held a Photo Contest In January 2010.  Winning photos were displayed at the Fire House Gallery & Shop at 23 East Main Street in Berryville, Virginia.

The exhibit featured winning photos from a contest the Authority launched last fall to:

• Celebrate Clarke County’s abundant natural riches.
• Raise awareness about the importance of protecting Clarke’s open space for future generations.
• Honor the opening of the Clarke County Historical Association’s new museum exhibit: “Our Land Is Our Legacy.”

The Authority challenged area photographers to shoot photos of Clarke County’s magnificent open spaces and enter them in a contest to be judged by noted editorial and commercial photographer, Matthew Klein. Twenty-four local residents accepted the challenge, submitting a total of 65 photographs. Klein singled out eleven winners.

First Place - Bonnie Jacobs, Berryville
Second Place -- John Lewis, Millwood
Third Place -- Steve Lee, Bluemont

Special Mention:
Richard Campbell, Boyce
Jo Domenica, Bluemont
Christy Dunkle, Bluemont
Tim Farmer, Round Hill
Janet Hitchen, Millwood
Carol Joyce, Berryville
Emily Mason, Berryville
Karen Shull, White Post

Commenting on the entries, Klein said, “It was a very sophisticated group of images, and I had great difficulty choosing winners. These are the ones that resonated with me personally.”