By By KEVIN SCOTT CUTLER
Lifestyles & Features Editor
Sixty photos go on public viewing today as part of the Beaufort County Arts Council’s third annual Juried Photography Exhibition.
Those attending Thursday evening’s opening reception got a sneak peek at the show, which features pieces by 27 Beaufort County-based photographers, as well as others from Brevard, Beaufort, Morehead City, Greenville, Havelock, New Bern, Oriental, Rocky Mount, Williamston, Wilson, Maryland and Virginia, according to Joey Toler, BCAC executive director.
“I like it because it’s very eclectic,” Toler said of the show. “It’s just got a lot of different styles, a lot of different techniques. I like this photography show in general because photographs lend themselves to a lot of flexibility, and I think this show reflects that.”
Ann Ehringhaus, a photographer who makes her home on Ocracoke Island, was juror for this year’s show. She whittled the 150 entries down to the 60 that ultimately went on display as part of the show, which runs through Aug. 27.
The exhibition showcases work by youth to senior citizens, Toler said.
The photography show is a result of a photography category that had been part of the BCAC Fine Arts Show for years.
“This was originally part of the Fine Arts Show, but we got so many entries in that show that we decided to do photography separately,” Toler said. “And there have been so many advances in photography in the last 10 years, we felt it deserved its own show.”
Toler said he is happy with the response to the show, not only from local photographers but from those residing outside the Beaufort County area.
“The show grows each year,” he said. “We have more entries and from a wider area. I want the show to have a broad appeal to photographers.”
Another goal is to gain sponsors for more awards in coming years. Among those special awards now presented are the best in show prize, sponsored by Stewart’s Jewelry Store; the Washington Daily News Award; the Frank Sommerkamp History Award; Best Color — Digitally Enhanced and Best Color — Non-Enhanced, both sponsored by ASAP Photo &Camera.
The exhibit is open to the public Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Washington Civic Center Gallery. For more information, call 252-946-2504.
BCAC Juried Photography Show awards
*Stewart’s Jewelry Store Best in Show: “Gull Pattern,” Evie Chang;
*Washington Daily News Award: “Log roll Fight,” Sue Mansfield;
*Frank Sommerkamp History Award: “Oden’s Store,” Larry Boyd;
*Best Color — Digitally Enhanced/ASAP Photo &Camera: “Jack’s Place,” Justin Casey;
*Best Color — Non-enhanced/ASAP Photo &Camera: “Summer Tulips,” Dick Paul;
*Traditional monochrome: first — “Bands of Time,” Rick Bland; second — “New York Skyline 2009,” Paula Valinoti; third — “Leading the Race,” M.J. Peters; honorable mention — “American Boy,” Bobby Davis; “The Rock on the Sand,” Penney Doughtie; and “Home Away From Home,” Ashley Klann;
*Nature/Landscapes: first — “Breathing,” Neil Loughlin; second — “Lotus Garden/End of the Season,” Karen A. Baggott; third — “Rain Forest,” Chuck Beckley; honorable mention — “Tobacco Barn in Sunset,” Larry Boyd; “Into the Wilderness,” Justin Casey; “Lily Pond,” Rebecca W. Gurganus; “All Ashore That’s Going Ashore,” Ashley Klann; and “Namibia Desert,” Sam Price;
*Nature/Wildlife: first — ‘Z Hummer,” Guy Livesay; second — “All By Myself,” Rebecca W. Gurganus; third — “Catfish for Dinner,” Larry Boyd; honorable mention — “Night Heron,” Karen A. Baggott; “Canada Geese,” Chuck Beckley; “Japanese Fish Pond,” Linda Brown; “Late Crossing,” Dana Eddings; “White Egret,” M.J. Peters; “White Crab Spider on Tiger Eye,” Guy Livesay; “Graceful Flight,” Steve Orr; and “Chinese Wood Duck,” Louise Sharpless;
*People: first — “Waves of Dance,” Ronald Sowers; second — “Abu Simel, Egypt,” Barry Wolfe; third — “Enjoying My Skin,” Ashley Klann; honorable mention — “2009 Venice Biennial Nancy,” Cynthia Bickley-Green; “Armageddon,” True Brescia; “Loretta,” Mitch W. Butts; “Mysterious,” Jon Derby; “Breakfast at the Beach,” Shenella R. Eason; “Fountain Girl,” Evie Chang Henderson; “Lonnie Walker: Carousel,” Meredith Loughlin; “A Mother’s Touch,” Steve Orr; “Namibia Township,” Sam Price; and “Clowning Around,” Sarah Thrasher;
*Places: first — “Washington … Heart of the Inner Banks,” Larry Boyd; second — “Junkyard Abstract #4,” Joe Sleeper; third — “Red Candle Holder,” Barry Wolfe; honorable mention — “Southern Bar-B-Q,” Chuck Beckley; “2009 Venice Biennial Cafe,” Cynthia Bickley-Green; “2009 Venice Biennial My Sunshine,” Cynthia Bickley-Green; “De Vargas St. Sante Fe, NM,” Rick Bland; “London,” Marvin Butts; “King Rig,” Dana Eddings; “Beirut Memorial-They Came in Peace,” Sarah Gould; “Growing in Faith,” Judy Jennette; “The French Broad River,” Ashley Klann; “Worrell’s Seafood, Wilson, NC,” Gerald Lange; “Floodplain,” Neil Loughlin; “Eerie Beaufort Sky,” Michael Mansfield; “Sign of the Times,” Karen Mault; “Storm Clouds Brewing,” Steve Orr; “Easter Morning,” Ronald Sowers; “Waves,” Paula Valinoti; and “San Antonio River Walk,” Barry Wolfe;
*Youth (under age 18): first — “Cypress Sunset,” Rebekah Dunlow; second — “Childhood Innocence,” Rebekah Dunlow; third — “Puppet Master,” Stacey Mayer; and honorable mention — “Rock-N-Roll,” Rebekah Dunlow.
Source: Beaufort County Arts Council