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McKee Botanical Garden is pleased to announce the winners of its annual Waterlily Photo Contest held in conjunction with its 12th Annual Waterlily Celebration on June 18. Photographers from around the Treasure Coast and beyond submitted photos of McKee that were taken in 2015 or 2016. Photos were classified into three categories – Color, Black and White, and Manipulated. A first, second and third place winner was determined in each of the categories along with two honorable mentions. Winners were also selected in the Youth division, open to photographers ages 17 and under.

The list of winners included:

People’s Choice Winner – Shelley Stang, Ft. Pierce, FL

Color

1st Place – “For You Mom” by Billy Ocker, Sebastian, FL

2nd Place – “You Are My Sunshine” by George F. Bollis, Jr., Vero Beach, FL

3rd Place – “Taking A Final Bow” by Arlene Willnow, Ft. Pierce, FL

Honorable Mention -“Beautiful Reflection” by Lee Benson, Vero Beach, FL

Honorable Mention – Lila Ferrari, Vero Beach

Black & White

1st Place – “Confection” by Lee Benson, Vero Beach, FL

2nd Place – “Wet Lily” by Billy Ocker, Sebastian, FL

3rd Place – “Moonlit Reflection” by Shelley Stang, Ft. Pierce, FL

Honorable Mention – “What’s Buzzin?” by Skip Murphy, Sebastian, FL

Honorable Mention – Lila Ferrari, Vero Beach, FL

Manipulated

1st Place – “Tickled Pink” by Shelley Stang, Ft. Pierce, FL

2nd Place – “The Elegant Water Lotus” by Dave Zeller, Hallandale, FL

3rd Place – “Swimming In A Leafy Vortex” by Arlene Willnow, Ft. Pierce, FL

Honorable Mention – “Waterlily One ” by Betsy Kurzinger, Vero Beach, FL Honorable Mention – “In A Tizzy ” by Barbara Whitlam, Vero Beach, FL

 

 

 

 

Youth

1st Place – “Grand Opening” by Mia Arrington, Vero Beach, FL

2nd Place – “Kissed By The Light” by Mia Arrington, Vero Beach, FL

3rd Place – “Light & Bright” by Rebekah Arrington, Vero Beach, FL

Honorable Mention – “Buddy” by Rebekah Arrington, Vero Beach, FL

Honorable Mention – “High Tech Lilies” by Mia Arrington, Vero Beach, FL