Eric Bowles of Atlanta, Georgia is the winner of my 2012 Nature Photography Day Photo Contest. I asked photographers to get out and shoot on Nature Photography Day (June 15th) and then send me their images. I received a diversity of different photographs, ranging from leopards to damselflies to birds, but in the end I could only pick one and Eric’s close-up image of a sunflower not quite open was the winner!
I liked Eric’s photo for the precise focus, excellent detail, pleasing colors, and unconventional (but very effective) centered composition. His image showed the ability to think clearly about how the subject related to his camera, and also a mastery of the technical skills and understanding needed to create a quality image. Great job, Eric!
As the prize for his winning photograph, Eric can choose between an 8×12 print of mine or a $50 gift voucher for another print or canvas.
To see more of Eric’s photography, including a bunch of other great flower images, visit his website at http://bowlesimages.com/.
Very nice Photograph ! Like the contrast and depth. very excellent.
Great image Eric!!! Very different view of a sunflower before it is fully opened. Way to think out of the box, that’s what I need to try to remember.