June 2010
And the Winners are…
The results are in for the seventh annual photo contest. Hundreds of cooperative members from all over the state submitted their entries. Scroll down the page to see if your entry is a winner. The judges had a fun time viewing all the photos. Each judge chose the top five entries in their category. Then, they met at the New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperative Association to choose the grand prize winner and winners in each of the three categories. Winners receive $75 for first place, $50 for second place and $25 for third place. The grand prize winner receives $100 and the photo is featured on this month’s cover. Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to all participants for making this year’s photo contest a success.
Meet the Judges
Cheron Bayna
Bayna has over 25 years experience as a photographer. Her creative visual media business VivoStudios, focuses on photography, film, video, web, and graphic design.
Krista Brooks
Brooks is a designer, illustrator and graphic artist who primarily specializes in animal art. You can view her “Works of ARF” on her website at www.RetroPets.com. She received a BFA in graphic design from Georgia State University.
Randall Garrett
Garrett is an artist, writer and owner of Retablo A Go Go. He came to Santa Fe from Dallas, Texas, where he was gallery director at Richland College for 12 years. He has a master’s degree in fine arts from the University of North Texas.
Grand Prize Winner
Chesna Smith • Raton • Springer Electric Cooperative
Smith took this photo of Martin Franz who was riding out in the morning light to help gather cattle for spring branding at the Baird Ranch near Clayton. The photo captures the trust and respect between the cowboy and his horse remark the judges. A true cowboy. Hats off to all the hard working cattlemen and women they say.
Duty Calls
1st Place
Jeanette Everett • Clovis • Farmers' Electric Cooperative
Emanuel Rodreguez, who is a tire tech for C&J Tire in Portales, repairs a tire. It’s a great close-up photo, say the judges. It’s like you’re right there working with Rodreguez on the tire.
2nd Place
Judy Underwood • Timberon • Otero County Electric Cooperative
Roy Lee Gillian rounds up the calves for branding in May 2009, writes Underwood. The judges like the movement in the photo. If you look close enough, you can see how fast the lasso is turning. An enchanting photo.
3rd Place
Rose Laumbach Monreal • Roy • Springer Electric Cooperative
Steve is shoeing a horse and the one to the left is waiting to take a bite out of Steve, writes Laumbach Monreal. She calls this photo, “When Is It My Turn.” This photo is very funny, the judges say. What is the horse on the right thinking?
Fun Times
1st Place
Joe Clavel • Roy • Springer Electric Cooperative
While we were cleaning a stock tank, the grandkids decided to get in and have a mud fight, writes Clavel. This is part of growing up and having fun, say the judges.
2nd Place
Karen Bingham • Pie Town • Socorro Electric Cooperative
This is Bobbi Jo Bingham near the Pieoneer Cafe in Pie Town just before going to the Halloween carnival in Datil last year. What a surprise to see a witch shadow in the photo, say the judges. Does the witch get the ballerina? It reminds them of the Hansel and Gretel fairy tale.
3rd Place
Carol Caldwell • San Acacia • Socorro Electric Cooperative
Uncle Lucky Lew Caldwell and his niece, Kalynn Darras, make Christmas cookies in Grandma Jean Johnson’s kitchen. Life is so fast paced these days. It’s nice to see family spending quality time together, the judges say.
Kicking Back
1st Place
Danielle Trapp • Capitan • Otero County Electric Cooperative
A nice fall day in our front yard. Torri, Dalton and Dillon watch horses graze, writes Trapp. The judges like the beauty and serene moment of the photo. Without the horses in the photo, one tends to wonder what the children are staring at, the judges remark.
2nd Place
Gerald Garrett • Capitan • Otero County Electric Cooperative
Dalton Trapp and Wyatt Griffin enjoy the Lincoln County Ranch Rodeo and each other’s company as they munch on ears of corn, writes Garrett. The judges say this is an All-American photo that speaks for itself.
3rd Place
Pat S. Martinez • Springer • Springer Electric Cooperative
Springer Electric Cooperative Gonzalo Carbajal had gone with friends to Chimayo. In the area they came across the “White Burro.” The burro eyes Carbajal’s lunch. It looks like two old buddies having a conversation, say the judges.
2011 Photo Contest
Open Sesame
Grab your cameras and start taking photos for next year's photo contest—Open Sesame. The categories are Daring Doors, Gates Galore and Mystery Mailboxes. Take a sneak peak below at what we're looking for. Details and entry forms will be available this fall. Tip: So you don't forget where you placed your photos, create a special file folder or computer file folder and label it enchantment 2011 photo contest. This way you can easily find your folder when it comes time to enter the contest. Get snapping. Your photo could be next year's winner
Daring Doors
Painted Doors
Unusual Doors
Small and big doors
Open and closed doors
Gates Galore
Vehicle tailgates
Ranch gates
Fence gates
Open and closed gates
Mystery Mailboxes
Odd-shaped mailboxes
Colorful mailboxes
Bunch or lone mailboxes
Open and closed mailboxes
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