15 May 2026

Weekly Photo Contest Winners

Congratulations to our Spring 2026 winners!

WINTER

  • First Place – “Winter’s Reflection” (Angela Searles)
  • Second Place – “Frozen in time (Angela Searles)
  • Third Place – “Snowcat” (Molly Whittington)
A snow-covered evergreen forest lines a calm lake, reflecting the trees and a few lakeside structures.
Dark, dried berries encase branches in translucent ice, with icicles dripping from the frozen twigs.
Close-up portrait of a long-haired cat wearing a red, sherpa-lined jacket, standing in a snowy environment.

LOVE… OR NOT!

  • First Place – “Carved in the bathroom wall” (L. Umber)
  • Second Place – “I love a Camden Harbor Sunrise” (Renee Heal)
  • Third Place – “Love Across Species” (Elizabeth Alvarez)
Close-up of a heart with the words "I LOVE MY DAMN SELF" written inside in dark blue marker on a weathered wooden surface, with other graffiti and two holes visible.
A white rope forms a heart shape on a weathered wooden pier at sunset, with a calm harbor and boats in the background.
A brown horse wearing a bridle leans down to nuzzle a seated brown dog with wrinkled skin in a grassy field.

FRIENDS

  • First Place – “Go For It!” (Cheryl Cayer)
  • Second Place – “Summer Stroll” (Jen Wehry)
  • Third Place – “Friends of the Field” (Cheryl Cayer)
Three women stand at the edge of the ocean with foamy waves lapping at their feet. All three are wearing coats and pants, with two of them having removed their shoes, and the third wearing ballet flats.
Two children stand on a wooded trail, one performing a push-up while the other looks on.
A flock of brown and white sheep with black faces and ears stand on a grassy field, looking directly at the camera.

COLOR

  • First Place – “Double the Color” (Renee Heal)
  • Second Place – “Sunset hues” (Renee Heal)
  • Third Place – “Colorful Lanterns” (Erica Ackley)
A white lighthouse keeper's house with green shutters stands on a stone foundation beside a red brick tower with a lantern room, reflected in calm water under a golden and blue sky at sunrise.
A foreground of vibrant pink and purple asters and green foliage overlooks a calm body of water at sunset. The sky transitions from a soft pink at the horizon to a clear blue overhead. In the distance, a tree-lined shore and a few sailboats are visible.
An illuminated tunnel of hanging spherical lanterns in various colors and patterns, leading into darkness.

0.5 ANGLE

  • First Place – “Under the mushroom forest” (Jami Fowler) **All-Star Winner!**
  • Second Place – “Sleeping in .5” (Anastasia Ames)
  • Third Place – “Boop!” (Anastasia Ames)
A dark brown funnel-shaped mushroom grows out of a vibrant green moss-covered surface, surrounded by pine needles and blurred foliage in the background.
Close-up of a dog's open mouth and nose, with its tongue visible, resting on a person's lap covered with patterned fabric.
Close-up, nose-forward shot of a greyhound's face with large, expressive eyes looking directly at the camera, its long snout dominating the foreground.

FLUFFY

  • First Place – “Morning Hair” (Anastasia Ames)
  • Second Place – “Rafael takes a bath” (Molly Whittington)
  • Third Place (tied) – “A cloud of snow…” (Cheryl Cayer), “Wasabi” (Sequora Kelley), “Fluffy pups” (Angela Searles) & “Fluffy Bunny!” (Maci Thompson)
A small terrier mix dog with shaggy, light brown fur lies on a purple textured blanket.
A fluffy ginger cat with its eyes squeezed shut and its tongue sticking out, sitting on a wooden porch in front of a screened door.
A person in a green jacket and dark pants throws a shower of snow in a snowy forest.
Close-up of a young hedgehog wrapped in a soft gray towel, with its face peeking out and nose pointing slightly upwards.
Two fluffy puppies, one dark gray and tan, the other light tan, stand close together.
A black and white rabbit sits in green grass and fallen leaves, looking to the right with its ears perked up against a pale sunset sky.

SILLY

  • First Place – “Turtle Overload” (Jen Wehry)
  • Second Place (tied) –“Silly Face!” (Elizabeth Alvarez) & “The stuffy exploded out of nowhere, we swear!” (Jen Wehry)
A young boy with blond hair wearing a light blue shirt is laying on a ground on green grass. Twelve small turtles are on his chest and legs
A baby wearing a blue shirt lies on the grass, making a funny face, next to a woman wearing glasses, who is smiling at the camera.
Two dogs sit on a blue rug, surrounded by stuffing from a ripped-up yellow toy.

EATS & SWEETS

  • First Place – “Birthday Pancackes” (Jen Wehry)
  • Second Place (tied) – “Shades of Sweet” (Dale Doucette-Carl), “Mimosa relaxation” (Brittnay Markes), “A bees breakfast!” (Maci Thompson) & “Homemade Frozen Birthday Cake” (Jen Wehry)
A young, shirtless boy with messy blond hair looks to his left while putting his finger in his mouth, in front of a paper plate filled with bite-sized pieces of pastry topped with sprinkles and syrup.
A collection of mason jars filled with various shades of amber and dark red liquids, likely homemade preserves or syrup, arranged on a countertop in front of a window.
A tall flute glass filled with a pink beverage garnished with a strawberry slice, a blueberry, and a sprig of rosemary sits on a rustic wooden stand next to a whole pineapple and more rosemary sprigs.
A honeybee crawls on a bitten red apple in a box of apples.
A two-tiered blue birthday cake decorated with icy textures, white frosting snowflakes, and miniature figures of characters from the movie Frozen, including Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven the reindeer.

HANDS

  • First Place – “Blueberry time” (Jen Wehry)
  • Second Place (tied) – “Wedding Day” (Lexi Faith Gillespie), “Hold world in his hands” (Angela Searles), “I’ve Got You” (Angela Searles) & “Fall in love” (Maci Thompson)
Two young children excitedly show off their hands and tongues stained purple from eating berries.
Close-up of two hands resting on a wedding bouquet of white roses and blue delphiniums.
A sleeping infant with dark skin, wearing a knitted diaper cover, rests in the cradling palm of a hand against a black background.
Close-up of a newborn baby's hand tightly gripping an adult finger, with soft blankets in the background.
Framed by two hands forming a heart shape, a vibrant landscape unfolds at sunset, showcasing autumnal foliage in shades of orange, red, and green under a clear, blue sky.

INDOORS

  • First Place – “Boston Library” (Alexia Gillespie)
  • Second Place (tied) – “Blossoms and Lanterns” (Mandi Butler) & “Cozy coffee shop” (Molly Whittington)
Rows of people sit at long wooden tables in a grand library hall with a highly ornate, domed ceiling and green desk lamps.
An interior view looking up at a ceiling decorated with pink artificial cherry blossoms, red paper lanterns, and exposed wooden beams, with industrial-style light fixtures hanging below and a wall featuring artwork of faces.
A close-up view of a blue mug filled with latte art sits on a black saucer atop a wooden table.

COLLECTIONS

  • First Place – “Collection of Sunflowers” (Angela Searles)
  • Second Place – “Never enough bowls!” (Renee Heal)
  • Third Place – “Cranberries” (Angela Searles)
A vast field of blooming sunflowers with bright yellow petals and dark centers, stretching towards a dense green forest in the background under a hazy sky.
A stack of four decorative plates and bowls of varying sizes and patterns, arranged on a wooden surface. The largest plate is a matte blue, followed by a white plate with a textured edge. The next plate is white with a coral rim and a detailed navy blue geometric pattern. The innermost item is a small bowl with a white interior covered in a swirling pattern of blue dots.
A row of glass canning jars filled with bright red berries and liquid sit on a white and red checkered cloth.