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Each year , Laguna Bluebelt Coalition hosts a photo contest celebrating the region ’ s Marine Protected Areas along the local coastline , with both amateur and professional photographers invited to participate . This year , Cyrus Polk won the professional category with his weather-filled image “ Lightning is Paradise .” Sabrina Garcia took the top prize among the amateurs for “ High Five ,” an interesting tide pool scene made better by her shadow . Additional honors were awarded to professionals Andre Magarao and Rich German as well as amateurs Julie Rundle and Roger Su . The winners were recognized during a special reception at LCAD Gallery in August , and the contest was judged by photographers Mitch Ridder , Tom Lamb and Beverly Factor . ( lagunabluebelt . org ) — Ashley Ryan
Above : “ High Five ” by Sabrina Garcia won the amateur category in Laguna Bluebelt Coalition ’ s photography contest . Left : “ Lightning is Paradise ” by Cyrus Polk took the top spot among professional photographers .
LEFT : CYRUS POLK ; RIGHT : SABRINA GARCIA
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