First $500 Winner in the Eureka Photo Contest; Entries Still Being Accepted

Today, Eddy Alexander and the City of Eureka announced the first of three winners in the Summer 2020 Eureka Community Photo Contest. Larry Lage of Eureka, CA was the recipient of a $500 cash prize for a photo he submitted of the Eureka waterfront.

The Eureka waterfront at night. [Photo by Larry Lage]

Today, Eddy Alexander and the City of Eureka announced the first of three winners in the Summer 2020 Eureka Community Photo Contest. Larry Lage of Eureka, CA was the recipient of a $500 cash prize for a photo he submitted of the Eureka waterfront.

“There have been hundreds of photos submitted to date and the diversity and beauty were all incredible. It was very difficult to choose our first winner but this image really struck us because of its relevance to this moment in time,” Emily Kirsch, Eureka Community Marketing Lead said. “Larry’s photo captured the somewhat surreal situation we’re all living in. When we looked at this photo, we noted that the amazing people of our community were hidden away but, still, their presence was vibrant and clear with bright shining lights and signs of beauty everywhere. We loved that this image showcased a diversity of places, colors, and situations around a single iconic place in the city.”

Strength and resiliency have long defined the people who choose to call this region home but in this photo, the committee was struck by how that reality was layered with the natural beauty, calm, and peacefulness of our serene coastal setting.

The community photo contest is celebrating Eureka’s most iconic people, places, and moments. There will be two more $500 prizes for the top submissions in the coming weeks. The next awardee will be selected on June 15th and the final awardee July 1st. Photos that have already been submitted will still be eligible to receive an award in the second and/or third rounds of judging but new photo submissions are also highly encouraged.

All residents and local business owners in Humboldt County (18+ and not directly employed by the City of Eureka or Eddy Alexander) are encouraged to submit their favorite photos. Please note that high resolution photos without watermarks are preferred.

Photographers are strongly encouraged to use existing photos from their collections and to think about the events, activities, and experiences that have always made Eureka a great place to live, work, and visit. While new shots can be entered, it is important to be mindful of social distancing, facial covering requirements, and other relevant Humboldt County orders related to COVID-19.

Entries can be submitted at https://bit.ly/2yOm9N6 and will be accepted through the end of June 2020.

Please note: By submitting photos to this competition, you are granting permission to Eddy Alexander and the City of Eureka to use your photography and the likeness of any people represented in future advertising and promotion efforts. Photographers should only submit photos they themselves captured and should not include portraits of anyone who has not granted permission for their likeness to be showcased in this manner.

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Slim Whitman
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Slim Whitman
3 years ago

Nice picture , but I pity the fools who may see that picture and come from around the world and find what that picture is really looking like down there.

Alf
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Alf
3 years ago

Absolutely stunning! Well deserved win!

Debra K Neuhaus
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Debra K Neuhaus
3 years ago

Beautiful Choice! Larry Lage @ Lage Photography does an excellent job! Congratulations!

john
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john
3 years ago

I’m sorry, but the small print allows the City to use every shot for promo purposes that you enter; this is wrong, unethical and just being plain, CHEAP. Eddy Alexander has done nothing to impress me so far. $1500 for hundreds/thousands of useable photos potentially is pennies on the frame. Artists work is worth far more than this IMO.

Ben Round
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Ben Round
3 years ago
Reply to  john

That’s very common. Also, if you support your community, what’s the loss of letting your photos promote it? Are there businesses that would have paid him for his work / this photo? Likely not, or little $$ if any. Now he has ‘an award’ (and hopefully credit, when published) to use to help promote his work.

Brian Nash
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Brian Nash
3 years ago

Kenneth Tinkham’s photos are often great shots of Eureka. Seek him out of Facebook and you’ll discover what I’m talking about.