by Noelle Kauffman, Club Director of Sales
How to enter:
Do you love to take pictures? Submit your photos to the Picture Perfect contest. Once a month, the best pics are selected for publication. If your photo is published, you’ll receive a $50 Amazon E-Gift Card!. ENTER PICTURE PERFECT CONTES
Theme: Chocolate
“This photo was taken with chocolate letters obtained in Belgium and placed over my second favorite thing, the Alive! paper. I always take a copy wherever I go just in case a photographic moment arises.”
– Capt. Michael Barnes, Retired, Harbor
Noelle’s comment: No matter how you spell it, it still looks delicious … and very informative! Thanks, Captain!
“Talk about the classiest recognition of a chocolate lover and birthday girl (my wife) as presented by the incredible staff of the Baoase Resort in Curacao.”
– Det. Yves Didier, Retired, Airport Police
Noelle’s comment: The strong light and deep shadow make this dessert seem even richer. Is that a shell on top? (I wouldn’t wait for an answer to dig in.)
“From Antica Dolceria Bonajuto, the oldest chocolate factory in Modica, Sicily. Been around since 1880. It’s an amazing little chocolatier store found in one of the most beautiful and colorful cities in Sicily.”
– CT Feng, LAPD
Noelle’s comment: Shooting this in black and white – or processing it that way – was an inspired choice, CT – the chocolate disks really stand out and form their own textures. Thanks for the added creativity!
“Nothing like a decadent tartufo that was introduced to me in Firenze. A round ball (sliced for presentation) of gelato w/multiple flavors, a gooey center like melted chocolate, all encased in a chocolate shell resembling a truffle. This was in NYC.”
– Monica Lara, Retired, LAPD/Communications
Noelle’s comment: What do these birds have to be angry about, Monica? At least that’s what it looks like to me – “Angry Birds.” Nice job on grabbing the image from directly above.
“I love the movie Serendipity, so I knew I just had to go to the restaurant. Seriously amazing chocolate cake and great food!”
– Karen Kishita, Retired, Public Works/StreetsLA
Noelle’s comment: You didn’t mention which Serendipity restaurant you enjoyed (there are lots), so I might just have to try all of them to find this sumptuous concoction. Thanks for submitting!Thanks. Myrna!
Picture Perfect Contest Rules
- Please submit the full, original digital file (up to 3 megs file size).
- The contest is open to all Club members in good standing. Non-members are welcome to submit, but only Club members are eligible to win the monthly prize.
- Photos can be of any subject matter: vacation, portraits, families, landscapes, still lifes, pets, etc. Subject matter must be appropriate for Alive!
- If your photograph does not win, you are welcome to re-submit.
- Winners are chosen by Club staff. All decisions will be final.
- You must certify (if asked) that you indeed took the picture. No ringers!
- The contest is all in good fun: The Club cannot be responsible for delays in delivering Alive!, or for delays in the transmission of responses.
