9th Annual AMPC Finalists Announced

Thank you to all photographers who submitted to the 9th annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition. This year’s panel of judges have selected 49 images for exhibition at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts.

Caught in Flight (Amanda Prince), 9th Annual Finalist Flora & Fauna category
Caught in Flight (Amanda Prince), 9th Annual Finalist Flora & Fauna category

Congratulations from the organizers and sponsors of the AMPC to all the selected photographers and a sincere thank you to everyone who submitted photographs for consideration sharing their vision of the people, places and pursuits that distinguish the Southern Appalachians.

9th Annual AMPC Finalist List

Adventure :: Imagery depicting mountain sports such as climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, etc.
Lynn Willis “Up and Over By the Linville River”
Stefan Olson “Southern Comfort”
Eric Heistand “The Start” &
“Rocky Knob P.O.V.”
Kristian Jackson “Adventure Awaits”
Collin Waldron “Backcountry Chef”
Matt Powell “Chimney Sunset”
Blue Ridge Parkway – Ribbon of Road :: A rotating category each year with a different theme.
Tommy White “Bird’s Eye View”
Dale King “Rough Ridge Autumn Sunrise”
Eric Heistand “The 298”
Rob Travis “Emerging…”
Adam Wolfe “Tunnel Effects”
Chris Gatti “Starry Parkway”
Nina Ackley “Viaduct at Twilight”
Culture :: Imagery depicting the people, their customs, traditions, architecture, and ways of life unique to the Southern Appalachian region.
Andi Gelsthorpe “Roadside Attraction”
Kristian Jackson “Elk Knob, USA”
Toril Lavender “The Family Business”
Clayton Joe Young “Bertha’s Love”
Jim Ruff “The Intimidator”
Rob Travis “Creation at the Potter’s Wheel” &
“Carpenter”
Jeffrey Stoner “In the High Weeds” &
“Lamplight”
Chuck Almarez “Clifton Forge from Smith Creek Yard”
Chris Wood “Smoke ‘Em If Ya Got ‘Em”
Ginger Goekjian “Mamma’s Room”
Lonnie Crotts “These Eyes”
Darron R Silva “American Girls”
Raymond Grubb “Confederate Reenactor”
Environment :: Imagery documenting environmental concerns in Central and Southern Appalachia.
Jeffrey Stoner “Scattered”
Hannah Furgiuele “Parents Beware”
Cameron Baskin “Wind Power”
Flora and Fauna :: Imagery of plants and animals common to the Southern Appalachians.
Banister Pope “Muskrat with Ranger”
Dot Griffith “Cardinal”
Debra Vanderlaan “Morning Pink”
Amanda Prince “Caught in Flight”
Jerry Atnip “White Horse”
Diana Johnson-Martin “Veined Leaf”
Rene Treece Roberts “Kaleidoscope”
Landscape :: Scenic imagery capturing the rich diversity and natural beauty of the Southern Appalachian region.
Scott Hotaling “Mount LeConte Winter”
Dale King “Primeval Branches”
Dale Forrest “Grandfather’s View of the Milky Way”
Kristian Jackson “Rocky Knob Fire”
Dave Allen “Jane Bald in Bloom – Roan Highlands Landscape”
Ryan Sigsbey “Stream of Clarity”
John Grogan “Fallen”
Daniel Burleson “Out Of The Mist”
Spencer Black “Stars Over Cades Cove”
Ann Fitzsimmons “Valle Crucis Pines”

Remember, the exhibition at the Turchin Center on the campus of Appalachian State University opens on Friday February 3rd, 2012 and the images selected for exhibition will be posted in our photography archives as soon as the People’s Choice Award voting begins on February 3rd. This night also marks the opening reception of the 9th annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition.

To all of this year’s participants: thank you for your support and participation. Together all of you keep raising the bar. Proceeds from the annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition support Student Outdoor Learning Expeditions (SOLE Trips) at Appalachian State University. Visit www.op.appstate.edu to learn more.

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