Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Leslie Morrison was one of three grand prize winners in the Cantigny in Focus photo contest.
A Glen Ellyn photographer was honored recently when her photo was chosen as one of three grand prize winners in the 2011 Cantigny in Focus amateur photo contest. Leslie Morrison was the second place winner in the competition. Her photo of a male Northern cardinal in the snow was a favorite among visitors, who chose the winners. The three winners were among the top 40 finalists a judging panel chose a year ago. After the finalists were chosen, visitors to Cantigny were given the opportunity to vote for their favorites, according to a news release from Cantigny. “We thank all those who participated and with their entries captured the extraordinary beauty and diversity of Cantigny,” Matt LaFond, Cantigny Park executive director said in a news…
Friday, November 16, 2012
Let's celebrate an exciting Bears season with pictures of your little ones in their Bears outfits.
When your little one is snuggled up in his Chicago Bears jammies, is he the cutest thing on two feet? When your toddler cries, does she look just like Jay Cutler? Is your tot a beefy little Dick Butkus? With the Bears halfway through the season and currently riding high in their division, let's show some team spirit. Please share with us a photograph of your little Baby Bear. We're putting together a gallery of kids decked out in their Chicago Bears finest to celebrate the men in burnt orange and navy blue. SHARE A PHOTO of your little one in Bears wear by clicking on the "Upload Photos and Videos" button on this article. The photo you submit could have been taken at any time, in any location. Any photo gets you an entry in our contest. …
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Amateur photographers are encouraged to submit photos for the annual contest. The submission deadline is November 9.
Submitted by Cantigny Park Amateur photographers of all ages are invited to enter their best images in the Cantigny in Focus annual photo contest. The submission deadline is Friday, November 9. Submitted images (maximum 10) must be from the grounds of Cantigny Park or Cantigny Golf in Wheaton, the 500-acre former estate of Robert R. McCormick. Cantigny-appointed judges will select 40 winning images for public display in the park’s Visitors Center Gallery. Judges will be looking for photographs that best represent the scope of Cantigny, including golf, museums, special events, gardens, adult and children’s programs, concerts, military events and wildlife. Pictures can be from 2012 or earlier. The 40 entries chosen for display will be …
