NewsSeptember 8, 2004
Picture of cardinals wins popular vote in photography contest
A photograph of two cardinals that appeared to be kissing was chosen as the public's favorite in the Foto Fest amateur photography contest. When votes were tabulated Tuesday, Paul Wilson of Jackson came out ahead of the other 1,400 eligible photographs. He received more than 20 percent of the votes...
Southeast Missourian
A photograph of two cardinals that appeared to be kissing was chosen as the public's favorite in the Foto Fest amateur photography contest.
When votes were tabulated Tuesday, Paul Wilson of Jackson came out ahead of the other 1,400 eligible photographs. He received more than 20 percent of the votes.
Foto Fest is an amateur photography contest sponsored by the Southeast Missourian and the Westfield Shoppingtown West Park. The contest ran for four weeks this summer, and four semifinalists were chosen each week. A panel of judges selected the grand prize winner and several finalists.
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But the People's Choice winner is selected by the public. Every photograph submitted during the contest is eligible for the People's Choice selection.
Wilson said he snapped the picture in a split-second before the birds flew away.
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