See Photo Contest Winners

"The grandchildren will be quite proud when I win."n Queen

“The grandchildren will be quite proud when I win.”n Queen Elizabeth

Congratulations to the winners of The Peak’s 12th annual Summer Fun Tony Nelssen Photography Contest Thank you to all the entrants for supporting the contest.  You can see all the

entries, enjoy a casual dinner, and cast your vote for the coveted Diners’ Choice Award at The Peak’s Summer Fun on Display event at the Summit Diner in north Scottsdale on Saturday, September 6, 6 p.m.

And the winners are:

Landscapes Category: The best image of a local landscape, flora, and other natural scenery.

 "Cactus Corsage" by Pamela Gery, Scottsdale - Winner, Landscapes Category, Summer Fun Photo Contest

“Cactus Corsage” by Pamela Gery – Winner, Landscapes Category, Summer Fun Tony Nelssen Photography Contest

 

Wildlife Category: The best image of local wildlife, including birds, mammals, reptiles, etc.

 

 "One More Berry - Mockingbird" by Sue Welter - Winner Wildlife Category, 2015 Summer Fun Photo Contest

“One More Berry – Mockingbird” by Sue Welter, Cedar, MN – Winner Wildlife Category, 2015 Summer Fun Tony Nelssen Photography Contest

 

Scenic Drive Category: The best image of Scottsdale’s Desert Foothills Scenic Drive, including roadside plant exhibits, monuments, exhibit area, view of Scottsdale Road, etc.

 

 "Divine Desert Drive" by Cphyhad Weaver Kwialkowski, Carefree - Winner Scenic Drive Category, 2015 Summer Fun Photo Contest

“Divine Desert Drive” by Chad Weaver Kwialkowski, Carefree – Winner Scenic Drive Category, 2015 Summer Fun Tony Nelssen Photography Contest

 

Local People Category: The best image of scenes of local people engaged in local traditions and everyday lifestyles.

 

Winner: "Time to Show" by Will Maguinty, Scottsdale - Winner Local People Category, 2015 Summer Fun Contest

Winner: “Time to Show” by Will Maguinty, Scottsdale – Winner Local People Category, 2015 Summer Fun Tony Nelssen Photography Contest

 

Grand Prize Tony Nelssen Photography Contest : The best overall photograph.

 

"Desert Spiny Lizard" by Tom Mangelsdorf - Grand Prize Winner, 2015 Summer Fun Photo Contest

“Desert Spiny Lizard” by Tom Mangelsdorf, Scottsdale – Grand Prize Winner, 2015 Summer Fun Tony Nelssen Photography Contest

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Author: Les Conklin

Les Conklin is a resident of north Scottsdale He founded Friends of the Scenic Drive, the Monte de Paz HOA and is the president of the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association. He was named to Scottsdale's History Maker Hall of Fame in 2014. Les is a past editor of A Peek at the Peak and the author of Images of America: Pinnacle Peak. He served on the Scottsdale's Pride Commission, McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission, the boards of several local nonprofits and was a founding organizer of the city's Adopt-A-Road Program.. Les is a volunteer guide at the Musical Instrument Museum.

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