Laurie McAndish King’s Photo is “Smithsonian” Photo Contest Finalist

Laurie McAndish King's "Hidden Frog" photo, a finalist in "Smithsonian" magazine's 2010 photo contest (photo © Laurie McAndish King)

Major congratulations to Laurie McAndish King, whose photo titled Hidden Frog is a finalist in Smithsonian magazine’s 7th annual photo contest! Laurie took the photo on BATW’s Mendocino press trip last September. It was one of 50 finalists chosen from 60,000 contest entries from around the world.

You can view her stunning photo on Smithsonian’s website, where you can also cast your vote for the People’s Choice award.

7 Responses to “Laurie McAndish King’s Photo is “Smithsonian” Photo Contest Finalist”

1. Erin Van Rheenen says:

   March 3, 2010 at 10:04 am

   Beautiful photo, Laurie! Hope it takes first prize.
2. Diane LeBow says:

   March 4, 2010 at 10:22 am

   Fantastic, Laurie! Congratulations. Couldn’t happen to a more deserving person.
3. Linda Castrone says:

   March 4, 2010 at 11:57 am

   Bravo. You have a wonderful eye.
4. April Orcutt says:

   March 5, 2010 at 10:57 am

   I voted for your gorgeous photo at the Smithsonian’s website. Right now you’re in 6th place, which is pretty darn great: 6th out of 50. Of course, your photo was already in the top 50 of 60,000. Wonderful job!

   April
5. Laurie McAndish King says:

   March 5, 2010 at 5:53 pm

   Thanks for your kind words and your votes! I’m so excited!
6. Jack McCarty says:

   March 26, 2010 at 12:57 am

   this image and composition speak volumes.
   Such rich, saturated colors, and the placment of the frog is perfect!
   Jack
7. Susan "Backpack45" Alcorn says:

   March 29, 2010 at 11:03 am

   I hope everyone is remembering to vote more than once (daily is okay!).