2021 “Images of Spring!”

Facebook Cover Photo Contest

Our Facebook cover photo should inspire people to get outside to enjoy springtime in the parks.  For the first time, we decided to ask those who follow us on Facebook to enter their photos as potential cover photos.  Below are the entries received for the 2021 “Images of Spring!” Facebook Cover Photo Contest – the winner, the runner up, and all others that, really, were good enough to be winners!  The selection was impressive.  You might think so, too!

THE WINNER!  Waterfall at Rock Mill
Waterfall At Rock Mill

“Waterfall at Rock Mill” by Tammy Groves at Stebelton Park at Rock Mill

FIRST RUNNER UP!  Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms

“Spring Blooms” by Lori Kette in Lancaster

Spotted Salamander
Spotted Salamander

“Spotted Salamander” by Miranda Cain at Wahkeena Nature Preserve

Trillium in the Spring
Trillium in the Spring

“Trillium in the Spring” by Grace Friend in Lancaster

Watching Daffodils Bloom
Watching Daffodils Bloom

“Watching Daffodils Bloom” by Judy Kavander in Baltimore

Daisies & Visitors
Daisies & Visitors

“Daisies & Visitors” by Lori Kette in Lancaster

Eastern Box Turtle
Eastern Box Turtle

“Eastern Box Turtle” by Lori Kette in Lancaster

Yellow Trout Lily & Dutchman’s Breeches
Yellow Trout Lily & Dutchman's Breeches

“Yellow Trout Lily & Dutchman’s Breeches” by Sarah Ratliff at Smeck Park

Daffodils & My Children
Daffodils & My Children

“Daffodils & My Children” by Sarah Ratliff at Wahkeena Nature Preserve

Virginia Bluebells
Virginia Bluebells

“Virginia Bluebells” by Barbara Gray in Lancaster

Anemone Wildflower
Anemone Wildflower

“Anemone Wildflower” by Barbara Gray in Lancaster

Hellebore Flower (1)
Hellebore Flower

“Hellebore Flower” by Barbara Gray in Lancaster

Hellebore Flower (2)
Hellebore Flower

“Hellebore Flower” by Barbara Gray in Lancaster

Red Hellebore
Red Hellebore

“Red Hellebore” by Barbara Gray in Lancaster

Lovely Tulip (1)
Tulip

“Lovely Tulip” by Barbara Gray in Lancaster

Lovely Tulip (2)
Lovely Tulip

“Lovely Tulip” by Barbara Gray in Lancaster

Magnolia Buds
Magnolia Buds

“Magnolia Buds” by Barbara Gray in Lancaster

Flowering Crabapple
Flowering Crabapple

“Flowering Crabapple” by Barbara Gray in Lancaster

Robin on Nest
Robin on Nest

“Robin on Nest” by Barbara Gray in Lancaster

Robin Eggs
Robin Eggs

“Robin Eggs” by Barbara Gray in Lancaster

Apple Blossom
Apple Blossom

“Apple Blossom” by Barbara Gray in Lancaster

The Panel of Judges

In past contests, either our staff or volunteers voted. This time, we asked those in other Fairfield County agencies to be judges.

Judges were told only this, “[Fairfield County Park District’s] Facebook cover photo should inspire people to get outside to enjoy springtime in the parks. Vote for your top pick and a runner up.” They did not know the names of those who submitted each entry; they saw only the photos.

Thanks to our panel of judges from:

Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District

    • Tommy Springer
    • Carrie Brown
    • Nikki Drake

Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities

    • Rachel McCoy

Fairfield County Job & Family Services

    • Donna Stalter

Fairfield County Dog Adoption Center & Shelter

    • Angel Maynard

Fairfield Department of Health

    • Sheri Ledgett

Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office

    • Kelly Robberts

This contest was so popular, we may just have to do it again in summer!