High Flying Photography

Three Charleston-area photographers recently took the top three prizes in the 4th Annual Magnolia Plantation and Gardens Photo Contest with images of birds. Magnolia organizes the competition along with the Lowcountry Photographic Club. The competition is open to professional and amateur photographers. All photos submitted were taken at Magnolia between March 1 and May 31.
Justin Falk of Charleston was awarded first place and a $300 prize with “Egret in Flight.” The second-place prize and $250 went to David Archer of Summerville for “Little Blue Heron Chicks.” Charleston resident Mary Wessner’s “Waiting for Takeoff” won the $200 third-place prize. Archer and Wessner also received $35 honorable mention prizes for “Great Egret in Breeding Plumage” and “Listening Intently,” respectively.
Judges also chose eight other entries for $35 honorable mention prizes. Honorable mention winners were: Cary McDonald, Arthur Ellis, Leah Sparks, Michael Watts, Karen Seals, Matt Krausmann, and Jim Miller.