Visual Arts Competition in Atlanta
Walter Ligon, M.D.
Chair, Visual Arts Competition
Marietta, Georgia

The Visual Arts Competition of the Atlanta 2002 Convention of ARS-ASA drew almost 100 entries. Category 2 (Blossoms) had the most entries and Category 3 (Macro-Close Ups) had the lesser number with only three. My hope is that more members get interested in macro photography. Original paintings had six entries. There was a high level of quality in the competition making decisions on winners difficult. Technical merit as well as overall visual impact were the deciding factors in the award of winning status.

Final Report of Winners

Best in Competition: Tom Ahern - Lehigh Valley Chapter ARS.

'Best in Competition' was a photograph of an unnamed azalea by Tom Ahern of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Category 1 Landscapes:

• 1st – Donald Hyatt, Potomac Valley Chapter ARS
• 2nd – Frank Bryan – Oconee Chapter ASA & Azalea Chapter ARS
• 3rd – Jackson McCarter – Wm. Bartram Chapter ARS

Category 2 Blossoms:

• 1st – George Book – Birmingham Chapter ARS
• 2nd – Patricia Muller – De Anza Chapter ARS
• 3rd – Jackson McCarter – Wm. Bartram Chapter ARS

Category 3 Close Ups (Macro)

• 1st – Pat Draisy – Mason–Dixon Chapter ARS
• 2nd – Victoria Campbell – De Anza Chapter ARS
• 3rd – Tom Ahern – Lehigh Valley Chapter ARS

Category 4 Miscellaneous:

• 1st – George Book – Birmingham Chapter ARS
• 2nd – Patricia Muller – De Anza Chapter ARS
• 3rd – Patricia Muller – De Anza Chapter ARS

Original Painting

• 1st – Donald Hyatt – Potomac Valley Chapter ARS
• 2nd – Frank Bryan – Oconee Chapter ASA & Azalea Chapter ARS
• 3rd – Frank Bryan – Oconee Chapter ASA & Azalea Chapter ARS