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3 <br /> The Board recognized the winners, and thanked all participants of"The Nature <br /> of Orange" 2016 Photography Contest. <br /> Lynn Hecht, Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation <br /> (DEAPR) presented the following background, and showed a PowerPoint presentation <br /> containing the winning images. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation <br /> (DEAPR) completed its annual photography contest, "The Nature of Orange", in May <br /> 2016. The goal of the contest is to inspire exploration, celebration and appreciation of <br /> Orange County's diverse landscapes and outdoor experiences. Photographers help <br /> document the beauty and diversity of our natural resources and our people connecting <br /> to their environment. <br /> Many youth and adults submitted photos. A panel of judges selected first, second and <br /> third place winners from the Youth and Adult divisions. In addition, there were two <br /> Honorable Mention awards per age group since there were so many high-quality <br /> submissions. This year's judges were photographers Laura Branan, Holden Richards <br /> and David Schaub. <br /> Winners received a congratulatory letter, certificate, and a small monetary award. <br /> During the month of August, the photographs were displayed at the Orange County <br /> Public Library and the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Center. They will also be on <br /> display at the Cedar Grove Community Center. In the fall, Cup-A -Joe will have them <br /> featured at their larger, new site just down street from the original site on King Street in <br /> Hillsborough. <br /> "THE NATURE OF ORANGE" <br /> Photography Contest <br /> • 5th annual photography contest <br /> • Photographers help document the beauty and diversity of our natural resources <br /> or show residents enjoying our parks and environment. All photos taken in <br /> Orange County. <br /> • 89 entries (21 Youth and 68 Adult) <br /> • Volunteer judges evaluated photos based on: <br /> — relevancy <br /> — composition/arrangement <br /> — focus/sharpness <br /> — lighting and creativity <br /> The 2016 contest winners are as follows: <br /> Adult winners: <br /> First Place: Thomas Griffin, "Mountain Laurel" <br /> Second Place: Walter Bullock, "Mourning Dove" <br />