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The Gates of Henry

Lynn McMeans

A Competitive Photographic Exhibit for Henry County Residents.
The Henry County TimesThe Visual Artists Collective and the Henry County Times invited participants to "compete" in a photography contest titled “Gates of Henry.” The competition was open to all Henry County Citizens starting at age 12 for the junior division, and age 16 for the adult.

The winners are as follows:

  • BEST OF SHOW- "Openings" by Paul Conlan
  • Composition- "Heavens Gate" by Joe Astacio (Adult Division)
  • Theme literal- "The Old Oak Tree" by Karen Casciani (Adult Division)
  • Theme subjective- "Behind the Gate" by Jason Morrison (Adult Division)
  • Composition- "Gate to Serenity" by Rachel Brewer (Youth Division)
  • Theme literal- "Ball Gate #1" by Steve Young (Youth Division)
  • Theme subjective- "Gateway to Freedom" by Elizabeth Castell (Youth Division)
  • PEOPLE'S CHOICE -Hampton - "Stockbridge Park at Sunset" by Lynn McMeans

Below are some of the entries that were on display:
<b>Gates of Henry</b> Exhibit
<b>Gates of Henry</b> Exhibit
<b>Gates of Henry</b> Exhibit
<b>Gates of Henry</b> Exhibit
<b>Gates of Henry</b> Exhibit
<b>Gates of Henry</b> Exhibit
<b>Gates of Henry</b> Exhibit
<b>Gates of Henry</b> Exhibit

Thank you to our sponsors:

  • The Henry County Times
  • Open Source Managed Networks
  • Lighthouse Frames, Stockbridge
  • Zebra House, Locust Grove
  • Bistro 41, McDonough
  • Truman's Restaurant, McDonough
  • Attorney Kelly Powell
  • Super Wal-mart, McDonough
  • Washington Mutual, Stockbridge
  • Super Target, McDonough

Also, many thanks to our hosts:
  • May - Hampton Depot
  • June - McDonough Performing Arts Center
  • July - Fairview Coffee Gelato
  • August - Locust Grove Ingles Book Department