2015 Shooting Alpine Photo Contest

Winner of the 2015 Twin Sisters Award ($50)

“Anne, Alpine Artist” by Michael Howard

“A sense of place is created as much its people as its landscapes and this photograph addresses that with this beautifully-executed portrait. The photographer thought about tone and color, using the light to enhance the subject’s eyes, giving us a window into her character. The soft-focus art in the background completes the picture.
The one improvement I’d suggest is to have staged a little bit more art in the background – leaning framed pieces on top of the tables on the lower right and left and on the facing side of the red chest in the back. Don’t be afraid of staging your shot with whatever is on hand to enhance the narrative.”

—E. Dan Klepper
Shooting Alpine 2015 Photo Contest Judge

2015 HL Kokernot, Jr. Memorial Award ($500)

“West Texas Prima Donna” by Sarah Gibson

2015 Henry Charles Trost Memorial Award ($100)

“Fireman’s Splash (Alpine Elementary School Second Graders)” by Barbara Richerson

2015 Twin Sisters Award ($50)

“Anne, Alpine Artist” by Michael Howard

2015 Hancock Hill Award ($50)

“Star Ranch” by Paul Zellers

2015 “A” Mountain Award ($50)

“Swimmer, Sul Ross Pool” by Michael Howard