VERO BEACH — 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, Fort Pierce
Color:
1st Place: “For You Mom” by Billy Ocker, Sebastian
2nd Place: “You Are My Sunshine” by George F. Bollis, Jr., Vero Beach
3rd Place: “Taking A Final Bow” by Arlene Willnow, Fort Pierce
Honorable Mention: “Beautiful Reflection” by Lee Benson, Vero Beach
Honorable Mention: Lila Ferrari, Vero Beach
Black and White:
1st Place: “Confection” by Lee Benson, Vero Beach
2nd Place: “Wet Lily” by Billy Ocker, Sebastian
3rd Place: “Moonlit Reflection” by Shelley Stang, Fort Pierce
Honorable Mention: “What’s Buzzin?” by Skip Murphy, Sebastian
Honorable Mention: Lila Ferrari, Vero Beach
Manipulated:
1st Place: “Tickled Pink” by Shelley Stang, Fort Pierce
2nd Place: “The Elegant Water Lotus” by Dave Zeller, Hallandale, Fla.
3rd Place: “Swimming In A Leafy Vortex” by Arlene Willnow, Fort Pierce
Honorable Mention: “Waterlily One” by Betsy Kurzinger, Vero Beach
Honorable Mention: “In A Tizzy ” by Barbara Whitlam, Vero Beach
Youth:
1st Place: “Grand Opening” by Mia Arrington, Vero Beach
2nd Place: “Kissed By The Light” by Mia Arrington, Vero Beach
3rd Place: “Light & Bright” by Rebekah Arrington, Vero Beach
Honorable Mention: “Buddy” by Rebekah Arrington, Vero Beach
Honorable Mention: “High Tech Lilies” by Mia Arrington, Vero Beach