AFF Photo Contest

2011 Alaska Fly Fishers Photo Contest

At the regular monthly meeting, February 7, the People’s Choice voting took place and prizes were awarded. The judges had made their selections the week before in a session lasting over three hours. The number and quality of photos was exceptional and the judges had to work for their picks.
The three Judges have been the contest constant and we would like to thank Bob Boyer, Richard Johnson, and Scott Minor once again for all they did for the contest. All three Judges are long-time members and professional photographers. Bob Boyer is retired, but he is also a certified photo judge.
Mossy’s Fly Shop sponsored a new angle this year and offered a prize to the best photo emphasizing “Gear”. The prize was a Sage STL 9’ 8wt rod, Ross CLA reel, Rio line, and Simms case.
Camera Land in NY again sponsored the People’s Choice Award and donated a Kruger Optics 15-45x60 Spotting Scope. They also provided the balance of the prizes at greatly reduced prices. This is their second year of sponsoring the contest and they promise to back us next year. They also sent hats from various manufacturers for all contestants. Many were oilcloth, just for our wet weather.
And the best part is the 2011 Alaska Fly Fishers Photo Contest book is already at the publishers and may be winnable in the Ghillie Raffle at the March General Meeting! Martha Peck spent a great deal of time again this year assembling the book. She also made the name tags and numbers for the display and scanned all of the photos that came in without an electronic copy.
There were many good photos that failed to win prizes and some of the Judges’ discussions about their decisions are available. Contact Art Peck by email, hapeck@hotmail.com if you would like to discuss your photos and how the Judges reacted to them.
And a list of the winners and their Prizes:
Judge’s Choice      Frank Willis          Raven Promaster Carbon Fiber Tripod with Ball Head
People’s Choice    Martha Peck        Trout Madness        Kruger Optics Spotting Scope
Mossy’s Choice     Martha Peck        Trout Madness               Sage rod, Ross reel, Rio line, and Simm’s case
1st Spirit of FF        Jan Schnorr          Tangle Tug of War          Kruger Optics 8x42 Binocular
2nd Spirit of FF…    Jolynne Howard   Late Night Planning       Promaster Clamp
1st Wildlife…..        Gerry Balboni       Walk the Plank               Promaster LED 42 Photo Light
2nd Wildlife…         Martha Peck          Stumped                         Camera Land Gift Card
1st Just the Fish     Jan Schnorr           Please Release Me…      Nikon Coolpix L22 Camera
2nd Just the Fish    Lance Hankins       My Best Side                   Promaster  Monopod
1st Creative            Martha Peck          Ice Edge                           Kruger 10x42 Binocular
2nd Creative           Riley Peck               Home Again                    Minox Flashlight

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