FROM THE EDITOR - SEPTEMBER 2010
Ahhhhhh! September—the promise of cool when you need a vacation from the kids, the yard, the family and just a vacation from vacations. I had a great summer. Granbury and Glen Rose continued to surprise me with more fantastic events: shows, parades, cowboys, pirates, water fun and more.
August photo issue was better than ever because of the wonderful entries we received for the Granbury/Glen Rose Showcase People and Places Contest. We are delighted to reveal the names of the first-place winners and honorable mention recipients here:
First Place Professional Photography is Briana Purser. Briana’s one of those amazing young photographers whose work resembles fine-art more than photos. Her work can be viewed here.
First Place Adult Division Amateur Photography goes to Robert W. (Bob) Cook. An avid Corvette and old cars fan, Bob Cook is also known for classic automobile paintings. Bob spent the past thirty years building an architectural illustration company. In retirement he enjoys painting, photography, and fishing at his home on Lake Granbury. His awards include: first place in watercolor for the National Audubon Society and American Society of Architectural Perspectives, South-western Watercolor Society, The Rio Brazos Art Exhibition and others. Bob has worked closely with the founder of Happy Hill Farm & Academy, designing several of their buildings. He donates profits from his art sales to Happy Hill Farm.
First Place Winner Youth Division Amateur Photography/Art winner is thirteen-year-old Amanda Dale. Amanda started her 4H photography project last fall. She loves to read, show rabbits and has a golden retriever named “Sugar.” She took this photograph at Fossil Rim Wildlife Park (One of her favorite places to visit.) from their tour bus. Amanda explains, “I love photography. At Fossil Rim a lot of the animals come right up to you. This one zebra walked towards the bus, and just stood there and stared at me. I thought that was pretty cool, so I zoomed in so all I had was his forehead, eyes and part of his face. I call this photograph ‘Zebra Stare Down’.”
Honorable Mention includes: Michael Body, Kristen Barnaby, Cady Norton, Daniel Dale, Janice Dale, Christy Kilmer, Peggy Patterson, Mel Hughes, Debbie Healey, Alyssa Perry, Ashley Boyd, and Jennifer Boyd. All are amazing photos and we are proud to publish them. As the year progresses you will see these and others we receive from our readers in print.
Congratulations and KEEP CLICKIN’!
Last June my husband, Dickey, stated loudly that he was going “somewhere cool in August,” however I don’t think he planned on being in the “cool” hospital. He had a wreck on his motorcycle breaking many bones. However he’s doing great. Thank you to everyone who has visited, prayed and sent good wishes to us. He rode over 700,000 miles on eight different bikes without a ticket or a wreck. I’m so thankful that he’s alive. I’m blessed and hope you are too.
