McKee Botanical Garden 21st Annual
Waterlily Photo Contest
The ponds and winding waterways of McKee Botanical Garden were once again filled with visitors celebrating one of Florida’s most beloved aquatic traditions during the 21st Annual Waterlily Celebration on Saturday, June 13.
The 21st Annual Waterlily Celebration provided an opportunity to honor these botanical treasures through the lens of photography. More than 40 entries were submitted and judged by accomplished photographers Pat Rice and Denise Ritchie, who selected winning images in the Color, Black & White, and Manipulated categories. A special Youth division encouraged younger artists to participate, while visitors attending the event cast their votes for the coveted People’s Choice Award.
The resulting collection was displayed in the Historic Hall of Giants surrounding “The Board,” creating a stunning showcase of McKee’s summer stars and the artistic talent inspired by them.
Winners
Color
1st Place
Leslie Greenwood,
“Summer Breeze”
2nd Place
Jennifer Jones,
“Reflective Grace”
3rd Place
Tina Baxter-Conway,
“For the Love of Lilies”
Honorable Mention
Kenneth Audette,
“Sunshine Water Lily”
B&W
1st Place
Tim Hinkle Jr.,
“Old Garden Delight”
2nd Place
Ray McTeague,
“Simply Elegant”
3rd Place
Deborah Doering,
“Raindrop”
Honorable Mention
Teresa Milanese,
“Serene Bloom”
Manipulated
1st Place
Tim Hinkle Jr.,
“Swirl of Wonder”
2nd Place
Chs Guerrieri,
“Spider and the Fly”
3rd Place
Roberto Razo,
“Morning Stretch”
Honorable Mention
Teresa Milanese,
“Midnight Beauty”
YOUTH
Liam Blum,
“…Closest”
Lily Blum,
“Ultra Violet”
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
A Tie!
Deborah Doering,
“Glow”
Ann-Lynn Rutledge,
“Gilded Radiance”
McKee Botanical Garden extends its congratulations to all participants and winners, whose photographs captured the beauty, serenity, and wonder of one of the Garden’s most treasured living collections.