Thanks to everyone who submitted pictures to our annual photo contest (Dec. 15 deadline). The judges chose from among 400 photos of people and places throughout North Carolina. In addition to these images, we’ll run more in our “Photo of the Month” magazine feature. And even more selections will appear as the “Photo of the Week.” Our Facebook page routinely showcases reader pictures, including those you can post there yourself.
—The editors
Nothing says Carolina like Cheerwine, a sweet farm girl, and a rusty ol’ Ford. Picture taken on our family farm in Iron Station. —Amy Hallman, Iron Station, Rutherford EMC
Aquarium in Fort Fisher on a family trip. —Dakota Locklear, Maxton, Lumbee River EMC
During baseball practice, we took pictures to improve our son’s batting skills. After reviewing this photo, I noticed the clouds and the EMC power lines which appear to be touching the top of his head and energizing his hit. —Doug Drake, Pinetops Edgecombe-Martin County EMC
My sister and I hiked the Rough Ridge trail in Boone. It was a day well spent with my best friend. —Holly Nicholson, Boone, EnergyUnited
Our newest additon to the Guthrie family, Salty Paws Rousey, enjoys the beautiful beach evening at The Point in Emerald Isle, late August 2015. —Karen Guthrie, Cedar Point, Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative
I found this Cope’s grey tree frog in a building one day. I moved him outside to get better lighting. He stared at the camera for quite a while, so I got some great pictures. —Kristen Forney, Louisburg, Wake Electric
My son, Henry, age 6, waits for the train ride at the NC Transportation Museum. I felt like I was looking at him in the future, like he had literally grown before my eyes. I hope he never loses the wondering and thoughtfulness I see in him in this photo. —Laura Nettles, Woodleaf, EnergyUnited
A pelican lands in the sunlit water near the fish house in the harbor in Davis. —Linda Sandbo, Morehead City
This photo was taken on a snowy day in eastern North Carolina at my favorite time of day, the golden hour. —Lindsay Richardson, Mount Olive, Tri-County EMC
With pure delight, our Isabella runs toward her three older siblings at Kure Beach last summer. —Marie Witmore, Pembroke, Lumbee River EMC.
—Mark Head, Sunset Beach, Brunswick EMC
My wife and I live in Iron Station and we try to find interesting places to explore every week. We spotted this Red-banded Hairstreak while walking in McAlpine Greenway Park in Mecklenburg County. —Mathias Engelmann, Iron Station, EnergyUnited
When our family heads out to catch the last bit of light and get our feet wet in the ocean at Fort Fisher, I head over to the riverside to catch the sunset coming through the oaks. It’s absolutely magical. —Mike Melnotte, Wilmingon
Taken from Central Avenue bridge. —Nhat Vu, Mint Hill, Union Power
While riding a jet ski in September on the Pamlico River, we followed a group of porpoises. They let us get really close and rode along with us. —Susan Williamson, Aurora, Tideland EMC
A beautiful October morning sunrise in Manteo. No wind on the sound made for wonderful reflections and great color. —Tom Brennan, Hertford, Albemarle EMC
On many Sunday afternoons, my husband and I like to visit the Hendersonville Farmers Market. When I first spotted the canned vegetables, it took me back to my great-grandmother’s house, wearing her apron while taking cornbread out of the oven that had been baked in a black cast iron pan. —Cindy L. Downs, Waynesville, Haywood EMC
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