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Writer's pictureThe Sunset Project

2024 FOCUS45 Amateur Photography Contest's Award-Winning Submissions

The Sunset Project is proud to announce the prize recipients of this year's FOCUS45 Amateur Photography Contest!


First Place

Prize: Canon EOS RP Mirrorless Camera Kit



"Opacarophile"

By Katie McCreery of Rogers City, MI


 

Second Place

Prize: $500 B&H Photography Gift Card



"Lady Aurora Dancing with the Big Dipper"

By Anna Wagner of Rogers City, Michigan


 

Third Place

Prize: Ricoh WG-6 Digital Camera Kit



"Ripples From The Past"

By Claire Caplis of Alpena, MI


 

Honorable Mentions

Prize: $50 B&H Photography Gift Card



"Lights of Presque Isle"

By Jordan McGuire of Posen, MI



"New Growth"

By Angelina Burcar of Alpena, MI



"The Heart of Northeast Michigan"

By Nicole Foster of East Tawas, MI



"Sunken Lake Anglers"

By Terry Doyle of Rogers City, MI


 

Special Recognition Awards


Best Youth Award

Prize: $150 B&H Photography Gift Card

Awarded to the individual aged 14-21 who received the largest number of overall votes during the public voting period.



"Lights of Presque Isle"

By Jordan McGuire of Posen, MI


 

People's Choice Award

Prize: $100 B&H Photography Gift Card

Awarded to the individual who received the largest number of overall votes during the public voting period.



"Lady Aurora Dancing with the Big Dipper"

By Anna Wagner of Rogers City, Michigan


 

The Sunset Project Staff Pick Award

Prize: $100 B&H Photography Gift Card

Decided by an internal vote of The Sunset Project Staff, based on subject matter, composition, and adherence to the theme. This submission is not eligible for other prize placements.



"Slice of Alpena"

By Mike Dotsch of Alpena, MI


 

A Special Thank You

The Sunset Project would like to thank our donors, partners, and community for their support of the annual FOCUS45 Amateur Photography Contest.


Special funding provided by:

Michigan Arts and Culture Council


The Sunset Project Gold Level Sponsors

Alpena Marc LLC

MyMichigan Health

Stanson Floor Covering & Furniture

Werth Electric

Wolverine State Credit Union


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