"This is Texas" photo contest is now over. Many entries were submitted, and the judges were very hard pressed to bring one photo to the top which states, without apology, "THIS IS TEXAS!"

How does Texas look to you?

* Did the photos reflect the theme "This is Texas"? - some entries included scenery, buildings, people or wildlife. The "This is Texas" theme was the first criteria used as a judging point.

* As this was a photo contest, the second criteria used: "Was the photo composed in an artistic manner?" Many excellent photos were submitted, which added to the difficulty in judging.

* The third criteria used was the overall quality of the photo. Most photos were excellent in quality.

Pictures that relate to the Masonic Fraternity were encouraged, but Masonic reference was not necessary, and carried no weight in the judging.

The contest was open to all Texas Masons or members of the Eastern Star in Texas. Photos from non-members were also displayed, but were not be included in the judging.

Judges for this contest were W:. Don Comedy (Grand Photographer); Bro. Jerry Smith (Past Grand Photographer); Bro. J. Darrell Kirkley (professional videographer and photographer); Bro. Loyd Addy (Webmaster) of the Texas History Committee, and Bro. Dick Brown (Chairman) of the Texas History Committee.

And the WINNERS!

Honorable Mentions include:

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CONTESTANTS
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JUDGES' PHOTOS