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From fabulous fireworks to colourful cultural celebrations, spectacles of sport to life’s magic moments, discover some of Western Canada’s numerous amazing events in these dynamic images from across British Columbia, Alberta and the Yukon! one of seven categories highlighted in this year’s Amateur Photographer of the Year Contest, hosted by Black Press Media and London Drugs, these Festivals & events images reflect both the unique diversity of our region and the remarkable talent of the amateur photographers capturing its people, places, animals and events. That we live in a remarkable part of the world is evident in the many thousands of powerful images submitted across all categories – images that tell the story of this place we call home … or our home away from home. From those submissions, a panel of judges undertook the challenging task of selecting the very best, which we’re excited to share with you here. enjoy!
Congratulations to Angeline Haslett! Angeline is the Festival Events Category Winner for her The Passion photograph.
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Left to right: Pageant Perfect Miss Merry Lynn by Aryan Baines; My Sunflower by Chelsea o’Dell; Moby by Brooke Rose; Misty Morning Race by Calgary Dragon Boat Festival.
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Left to right: Mission Horse Club by Christina Dutkowski; 1 Winner Korean Team 2018 by Grant KwangIL; Rocks the Fair by Kim Passmore; Adults at Play by Austin Wegelin; Bloom by Jericca Battagliola; Canada Day Bubbles by Susie McAdam.
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Left to right: Cultural Paths by Angeline Haslett; Crayons In The Sky by Jesse Saunders; endless Summer Days by Melissa Irving; Gatherings by Patricia Kolida.
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Left to right: Fireworks by Cody Mclachlan; Canada Day Celebrations by Ellenn guyen; Throw em’ Up for the Class of 2018 by Brenda Fee; Rollover by Les Puchala; Rincon Carnival by Mark Nicol ; River Boat Days by Jeanette Brown; Red Dress Campaign by Kari Nurmi; Regatta by John Philion; Pride Parade 2018 Steve Kazemir; Glow by Kara Belton.
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Left to right: Rooster Tails by Brent Martin; Through the looking glass by Michelle Beaumont; 5FDP by Dale Korody; Aboriginal Day by Christina Dutkowski; Zombie Walk by Steve Wong; Red and White by Angeline Haslett; Meat Lovers by Margarita G Sanchez; Dancing lights by Carlee Melenko; Guitarist by Adrian Collins; Hot Rod by John Poon.
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Left to right: B-25 Fireworks by Kenneth McAllister; F-22 Raptor by Jack Pickell; Celebration of Light 2018 by Kim O’Pray; Buskers Festival Victoria by Bruce Sharock; Brother and Sister by Michelle Fedosoff; High Flyin by John Deal; Happy New Year! by Crystal Chadburn; Highland Drummers by Garry Dosa; Celebration of Lights by Cody Mclachlan.
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Left to right: Going in the drink by Robert Farquhar; Mountain Bonspiel by Katie Watt; Goodnight by Jason Hutton; Run by Jennifer Laver; Bokeh Lights by Adrian Collins; Smokey Finish by Les Puchala; Together is a Beautiful Place to Be by Kelsea Blackburn.
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CATEGORY The ‘Festival & Events’ category winner is Angeline Haslett for the photograph “The Passion”
The ‘People’s Choice’ winner is Sylwia Motala for the photograph “May Silence Make You Strong”
The ‘Pets’ category winner is Jess Alexandrovich for the photograph “Keith & Murphy” The ‘Love Where You Live’ category winner is Ryan Watts for the photograph “Granville St. Bridge at Night”
The ‘Food’ category winner is Pia Pedersen for the photograph “Salad Love”
The ‘Scenic Canada’ category winner is Ken McAllister for the photograph “Okanagan Gold”
The ‘Wildlife’ category winner is Bryan Stephens for the photograph “Rock Pigeon”
The ‘People’ category winner is Debbie Mackay for the photograph “A boy and his dog!”
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Congratulations Angeline Haslett! Angeline is the Amateur Photographer of the Year! The winning photo “The Passion” was taken at the Harrison Festival Arts, Harrison Hot Springs.
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