Framing and light have played a very important role in all three winners. Tom Bennett's "Still There" is a lush summer study in green and blue, framed by trees. Mark Rubino's "November Glory" is a chilling pre-winter contrast of colours, also framed by trees. And Aaron Webber's "Smoke Lake Frame" is autumn's full warm colours framing the blue of lake and sky.
First prize: a $100 gift certificate, courtesy of Randy Mitson at
Algonquin Outfitters.
Still There - Tom Bennett - August 2006, between Big Trout and Longer. I saw these two fowl fellows, just after I got out of the tent. I went back to get my camera. I was surprised they were still there.
Second prize: a $60 gift certificate (1 night for 2 in a private room), courtesy of Ben and Robin at
The Wolf Den.
November Glory - Mark Rubino - Returning from Burnt Island Lake, we emerged onto Little Doe Lake from a darkening forest, to brilliant sunset colours. I couldn't help but notice the vivid contrast before me.
Third prize: an enrollment ($24 value) in the online Wilderness Cooking Level 1 Course, courtesy of Laurie March at
www.WildernessCooking.com.
Smoke Lake Frame - Aaron Weber - When I got to the top of the Hardwood Lookout Trail, this jumped out to me, the way that the trees seemed to frame the picture.
Providers of the prizes will be advised of the contest winners. Providers and winners will make arrangements for receiving the prizes.
