American Humane Association Announces Pets Photo Winners
Tbe American Humane Association has announced the winners of the Pets & Pals Photo Contest. The two grand prize winning photographs were Oda Esterling's photograph called "Lacey" (left) and Roberta Lites' photograph called "Alyana Kissing Snowbelle in The Sunflowers" (right).
Animals and children are notoriously difficult to photograph, but the results are often worth the effort. This was certainly the case for the 2007 winners of the American Humane Association's annual Pets & Pals Photo Contest, who were announced today. Roberta Lites of Chandler, Ariz., and Oda Esterling of Norwalk, Conn., took top honors. Each will each receive $2,000 plus a non-cash prize from American Humane.
Lites' photo, "Alyana Kissing Snowbelle in The Sunflowers," captures a tender moment between a young girl and a golden retriever. American Humane's judges were also moved by Esterling's photo, "Lacey," which shows a kitten lounging comfortably on her caretaker's stomach.
American Humane received thousands of fantastic photos from photographers all over the nation. In addition to selecting grand prize recipients, the organization awarded winners in each of four categories: Shelter Life, Down on the Farm, Best Pals, and Families and Pets. Category winners will each receive $500 and a non-cash prize.
You can see the category winners and finalists photos here on the American Humane Association's website.
