This week we will look at the winners of the recently completed Lakeway photo festival. The rules were all photos were to be taken in Lakeway by Lakeway residents. The Lakeway Arts Committee put on another fantastic contest this year, receiving 164 submissions from 54 talented local photographers. This year’s categories included Artistic, Community, Nature/Greenery, Nature/Sky, Pets, Wildlife/Birds, and Wildlife/Critters. We are going to the award ceremony and check out the winners. We are catered by Epicere of Austin. Our entertainment is Ringo Starr.
Menu
farm wedge – tomato, farm egg, radish, bacon, ranch
breakfast croissant sandwich – sausage, cheddar, jalapeno, Urfa aioli, farm eggs
quiche of the day with salad
chicken terrine schnitzel – broccolini caesar, lemon, parmesan
shrimp po’ boy – lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayonnaise, remoulade
burger & frites – house bun, cheddar, pickles, onions, epic sauce
beef pastrami – house sauerkraut, swiss, Russian dressing
mussels – calabrian chili broth, gremolata
gnocchi sardi – guanciale, fennel, farm arugula
mafaldine – ribbon-shaped pasta, parmesan, hazelnuts, black pepper
44 farms hanger steak – frites, demi-glace, chive
The bus is ready.
The Activity Center of Lakeway, where the winners are announced.
A slide show of the entrants.
Classical music sets the mood.
The winners in each category.
Raindrop Kisses.
Flag Duty.
Fall, Hurst Creek.
Sky Burst.
Lakewaii Waterfall.
Luke.
Carolina Wren.
Doe and Fawns.
Congratulations to the winners, and now sit back, relax and enjoy the food and music.
Fiction Favorites 
Do you have a favorite, of those?
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Since the waterfall is a place I visit often and the photographer did a great job in catching the falling water, it is my favorite.
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Great bunch of images, John. It would be hard to pick an overall winner.
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Yes, it would. I like the waterfall myself. I visit the place often, so maybe that is the reason.
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Amazing photographs! I love the one with the dog the best. xo
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That is a great capture for sure. Thanks, Darlene.
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All of the photographs are incredible. My favorite is flag duty. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you, Jill. I like that one too. 😁
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That raindrop kisses one is amazing.
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I agree. Would make a great puzzle.
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The waterfall made my day!
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My favorite too, Annette. 😁
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Beautiful photos. I like them all, but the dog diving in made me smile, and I gasped at the beauty of the waterfall.
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The waterfall is my favorite. The dog photo does make a smile. Thanks Vera.
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Sky burst is incredible and that doe and her fawns is precious. Love them all really. Thanks John!
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Thank you, Lori. I think the committee did a great job getting down to these finalists.
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They were all beautiful and deserved to win a prize, but Flag Duty (of course) and Sky Burst both got a ‘Whoa!’ out of me.
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They were super shots for sure, GP.
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Another great Sunday post, John, and I loved every single one of the photos. My favorite is the gorgeous picture of the Carolina wren, one of my favorite yard birds. (Such a fantastic song!) I’d go with the waterfall second, because … PRETTY!! And I have a special place for waterfalls in my heart. They all seem magical.
I’m very happy to see none of this was damaged by the recent tornados. (My thoughts and prayers go out to those who were in the paths of those.) Thanks so much for sharing, and have a great Father’s Day! 😊
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Thank you, Marcia. I hope you have a peaceful Sunday.
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The Carolina Wren is my favorite, too! (Luke comes in a very close second.)
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For such a tiny bird, they have the loudest song of all, and such a cheery, happy sounding one, too. They come to my feeder, as well, even though they are primarily insect eaters. I do love them! 😁❤️
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Good ones both
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Great photos. I think I like Fall Hurst Creek the best. It’s early, so I’ll go with a breakfast croissant sandwich.
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That creek has a bunch of great photo opportunities. Good choice on the sandwich
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I like this event. There doesn’t seem to be a lot of national pride left, but community pride is still available. I used to take a lot of photos, but when they abandoned film I was left with a bunch of expensive paperweights.
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I know what you mean
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Beautiful photos, John. I like them all, but two keep me returning – flag duty and Hurst Creek. 🌞
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They are worth returning to, Gwen. Thanks
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I would be hard put to pick a winner from this group of photos, John. They are all superb. I love the fact the event had classical music! And I will go with the shrimp po’boy today – hard to beat that!
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I thought the photos were terrific, Noelle. I agree on picking a winner.
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I had my eye on the po’ boy, too!
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Fresh gulf shrimp
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Even better!
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Hi John, I like the wren best and then the waterfall.
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The Wren is beautiful. Thanks, Robbie.
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There are so many great images there that tell me you have a lot of really good photographers there. Flag Duty, the Lightening sun burst, the Wren, and the creek in Autumn are my favorites in this series.
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Thank you, Deborah. 😁
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Wow! I cannot pick a favorite.
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I like the waterfall. But you are right. It is tough.
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Those are some amazing photos! I think the one of the dog caught midair jumping into the water may be my favorite.
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That is a cute one for sure,Jan. Thanks
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Excellent photos, John.
You certainly live in a cool hood.
Adore the song you picked. It goes perfect with the post.
𝝮𝖃 𝝮𝖃 𝝮𝖃 𝝮𝖃
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Thank you, Resa. So glad you liked the post and song. 🐂🌹 🐂🌹 🐂🌹 🐂🌹
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The judges did a good job with the winning entries! I like the Carolina wren and the waterfall, but that dog leaping into the water is pretty cool, too. Congrats to the winners — and what a fun day for all!
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Thank you, Debbie. It was a fun event. 😊
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Congratulations to all the winners. You take some pretty good shots in your neighborhood, John, that would have been good enough to enter. Especially the deer. Thanks for the food, music and art!
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Thank you, Jo. These guys are hard to beat. Have a great week.
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You have quite an interesting (and talented) community, John. And that song! I have not heard that song in forever?!
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These folks are talented. I love the song. Thanks, Pilgrim
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You fit right in Boss.
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Thanks for taking us along to such a lovely event!
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I’m glad you could go. Thanks for adding to the enjoyment.
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You’re welcome, John.
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Excellent photos! Thanks for sharing, John!
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Thank you, Pit.
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Excellent photos, John. I can see why they won their catagories. 🙂
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Thank you, Tim 😁
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That was a beautiful tour John. I loved the waterfall pic. Oh, and I also enjoyed the chicken. 🙂
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I’m glad Debby. Thanks fo letting me know. 😁
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Wonderful photos, dear John. I like the bird & first four ones most of all. I’m glad to know that your area arranges festivals of the kind.♥️🍤🍤🍤🍻🙂🌞
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We always do have something going on here. Thanks, Maria.
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That’s great, dear John. Life is a constant creative act.
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Yes it is. 😊
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What a wonderful group of talented photographers! I do love them all with a little extra nudge towards the Raindrop Kisses, the waterfall, the wren…
Wonderful choice of music, too!
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Thank you, Dale. I’m glad you liked it.
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Very much so.
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Amazing photos, all of them, but my favorite is the dog jumping into the pool.
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That has a happy look to it.
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