Judges for the 2020 Focus on the Boro community photography project have announced adult and youth winners in nine different categories.
Participating photographers submitted images in categories including people, landscape, still life, animals, flora, architecture, sports/action, abstract/special effects and Murfreesboro. Focus on the Boro awarded separate honors in each category for youth (17 and younger) and adults.
Gale Stoner took best in show with the image “This Could Leave a Mark.” Best in show runner-up went to “Orient on a Leather Strap” by Mike Barbieri, and “Summer Colors” by Gladys Tackett received the community choice award.
“Dreaming by the Stream” by Ella Newberg received the community choice award.
In the youth division, Keegan Dietz took best in show with the image “The Cat.” Best in show runner-up went to “Stand Your Ground” by Bradon Davila, and “Dreaming by the Stream” by Ella Newberg received the community choice award.
Although the 2020 contest and art display was an online-only endeavor, the Focus on the Boro team says it aims to hold another exhibit at Murfreesboro City Hall in 2021.
For further information about the Focus on the Boro contest and exhibit and photography in Murfreesboro, email photographyconnectmboro@gmail.com.