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VOTE: Patch's Summer Vacation Photo Contest — Week 2

Here are your finalists. Who has your vote?

 
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Sharing snapshots from a recent vacation isn't a new idea. But being rewarded for it is.

Patch has partnered with Caribou Coffee, Water Street Inn, Foodies on Foot and Northern Vineyards Winery to sweeten the idea of sharing.

On Monday, we asked Patch users to upload their favorite vacation photos from this summer. After 113 submissions in less than three days, Northfield Patch Editor Corey Butler Jr. and Minnesota Associate Regional Editor Kevira Voegele narrowed the field to 10 photos for voting. 

Now we're asking you to leave a comment at the bottom of this page telling us which is your favorite photo (numbered 1-10 above). You surely could just leave the number, but go ahead and tell us why you like the photo. Be sure to share the page with all your friends to see if you can drum up more support for your favorite snapshot. Voting ends 9 p.m. Sunday.

Check out Week 1's finalists

Then on Monday we'll announce the winner from the second week. He or she will receive a $25 Caribou Coffee gift card. We'll also kick off the third week of nominations on Monday. There were a lot of great photos the first two weeks, so don't be discouraged if you weren't selected and be sure to try again next week because we're having four weekly contests all for $25 Caribou Coffee gift cards.

After the four weeks, the winners face off for seven days of voting. The photo that collects the most comments of support gets the photographer a grand prize getaway to Stillwater valued up to $500 with an overnight stay at Water Street Inn, a Foodies on Foot adventure and a tour at Northern Vineyards Winery.

And, some of the legal details: 

  • Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 and older.
  • To enter, upload your summer vacation photos to the “Patch's Summer Vacation Photo Contest“ post on any of the 25 Minnesota Patch sites. Entrants can only submit photos of their own original photos, which must be from this summer. The use of any agencies or automated software to submit entries will void all entries submitted by that person. 
  • All entries must be received by 9 p.m. CDT Wednesday of the competing week.
  • Four weekly winners will receive a $25 gift card to Caribou Coffee.
  • One grand prize winner selected from the weekly winners will receive a grand prize valued up to $500. The grand prize includes an overnight stay at Water Street Inn, a Foodies on Foot adventure and a tour at Northern Vineyards Winery, all located in Stillwater. Transportation to/from Stillwater is not included in the prize and will be the responsibility of the winner.

See the attached PDF for complete Official Rules.

Of course, we encourage you to share the link with your friends and family and brag about your great photo. Tell Patch and community members something awesome about your photograph in comments section below.

Related Topics: Caribou Coffee, Contest, Foodies on Foot, Northern Vineyards Winery, Patch's Summer Vacation Photo Contest, Summer, and Water Street Inn

Candy

5:17 am on Thursday, August 16, 2012

The "enter your email address" box will not accept my e-address. It repeatedly tells me to Enter a valid email address. I even tried a secondary e-address :(

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Candy

5:18 am on Thursday, August 16, 2012

Discard message regarding e-address. I figured it out. Thank you!

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Susan

8:13 am on Thursday, August 16, 2012

#s 1 and 3 are very cute, but I think #10 is my favorite, it is stunning.

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Corey Butler Jr.

8:44 am on Thursday, August 16, 2012

Leave a comment on this page with the number that corresponds with your favorite picture.

jenni derrick

8:41 am on Thursday, August 16, 2012

I agree with Susan-#1 is funny, but #10 is my favorite. Great picture! Plus it's real, and that makes for a better shot.

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Lauren Schneider

8:45 am on Thursday, August 16, 2012

The Beauty of the Badlands is my favorite for family vacations.
Two more mesmerizing are #3 and #10
Lauren

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Lee Ann Overman

9:08 am on Thursday, August 16, 2012

I voted and it doesn't show up....the voting is in need of simplifying. How about we just post under the post on FB.

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K Dempsey

10:44 am on Thursday, August 16, 2012

#8 is the only one (this week) that both captures the joy of a summer vacation and doesn't look like it's the work of a professional. Because of that, it has my vote this week.

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Nancy Betzinger

4:25 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2012

K Dempsey, why do you take offense to professional photographers? This contest isn't for "amateurs only". It's wonderful that your pick is #8 but it shouldn't have anything to do with whether it was shot by an amateur or professional photographer.

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Dave G.

4:40 pm on Friday, August 17, 2012

Like Nancy, I'm also a little confused by this. Professional photographers take summer vacations too. Not to mention that, quite frankly, only one of these photos looks like it is "professional quality" from a technical standpoint in my opinion. (I'm going to skip saying which one and why as there's no point in singling anyone out and offending the rest).

Independent of that, I'm going to vote #10 for one simple (and selfish) reason: It's close to where my wife and I spent our honeymoon 14 years ago.

Robbie Wigley

10:49 am on Thursday, August 16, 2012

I love #2 because it is an event involving people not just a landscape. The moment is captured so well.. the quiet of an evening on a lake, peaceful and calm. I think the shots of children are captivating but children always are. Number 2 takes you right to the lake and lets you share the calm.

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Kim Johnson

11:02 am on Monday, August 20, 2012

You describe the picture like you were there too. That is exactly what it was like and every time I see this picture I can remember the evening. Thank you I appreciated the comment.

Ann Webster

11:03 am on Thursday, August 16, 2012

I agree with the vote for #2. It looks like a perfect summer afternoon. It doesn't look like a professional photographer took it but maybe like the Mom was just capturing a photo of her family. It's looks natural. I love the light. It's a memory I'd love to have of my family. Whether it wins or not, I think it's a winner.

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Kim Johnson

10:55 am on Monday, August 20, 2012

Thank you for the comment. You were 100% right. My husband is in the military and was deployed two days later. I was trying to get a picture of the family to remember our time away. They didn't even know I was taking a picture.

Marty

11:05 am on Thursday, August 16, 2012

#10 is the best, the reflection off the water is fantastic

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Abby Roth

11:06 am on Thursday, August 16, 2012

Number 10 is beautiful. Definitely something I would get poster-sized and hang on a wall in my house. The reflections of the clouds on the water, mountains in the background...pure artwork. I absolutely love this picture. It has a very calm feeling to it! Good work Katie, your picture is BEAUTIFUL!

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Leah Baird

11:20 am on Thursday, August 16, 2012

I'm not sure if it worked, so I'm trying again... #10. :)

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Jeff Grotte

11:21 am on Thursday, August 16, 2012

Number nine is my favorite. It looks so inviting and open and makes me want to go there and enjoy the scenery.

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Elizabeth Ciner

11:27 am on Thursday, August 16, 2012

I’m a New Yorker by birth; perhaps that’s why #4 strikes me as so appealing!

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tami morton

11:54 am on Thursday, August 16, 2012

#7 - Jeff's photo's are stunning

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Cathy

1:26 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2012

My vote is #10. Beautiful!

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Heather

1:57 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2012

#10, and then #2 as a runner-up.

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Rachel Richards

2:34 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2012

#9 What a beautiful shot!

#7 is my second favorite!

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Vonnie

2:41 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2012

It is hard to decide between 4, 9 & 10, but think I will have to go with #10; it is gorgeous!

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Lee Mars

3:31 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2012

#8 - the look on her face is great

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E.J. Ebensteiner

4:35 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2012

Success is what happens when 10,000 hours of preparation meet with one moment of opportunity.

Three key elements that are needed for a great photograph... Lighting, composition, and imagination.

Do not concern yourself with the questions, "What is art?" or "Who is an artist?" Everything is art. If what you see and do comes from your heart, you are an artist.

Photography BY Silvermoon.com Votes for #3

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Scott Carlson

9:23 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2012

These are all wonderful photos. I vote for #4. There is something majestic and awe inspiring about it. Makes me think of the Fourth of July.

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J Lauer

8:53 am on Friday, August 17, 2012

Give #10 a 10!! Awesome pic that takes you places.

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Becky Bell

11:30 am on Friday, August 17, 2012

I love # 4! Such a wonderful shot and reminder of what a great country we are!

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Jo Stanford

3:50 pm on Friday, August 17, 2012

#7 most definately the best!! Goodluck!!

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Julie

3:58 pm on Friday, August 17, 2012

These are all beautiful but my vote is #8 because it reminds me of when I took my kids to Disney World for the first time.

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Micki Peterson

4:00 pm on Friday, August 17, 2012

I LOVE #8 - what could be better than the first time you meet Mickey and Minnie?

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Jane Kaiser

4:01 pm on Friday, August 17, 2012

I vote for #8 ... Good Luck Minnie

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Lynn Seleck

4:46 pm on Friday, August 17, 2012

I have to vote for #8 - I'm from Orlando

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Rob Hardy

4:53 pm on Friday, August 17, 2012

#10. It's stunning, and based on the photo it's the place I would most like to visit.

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pamhoye

8:12 pm on Friday, August 17, 2012

My vote is for the beautiful waterfall - photo 5.

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Ashley Grotte

8:35 pm on Friday, August 17, 2012

I vote for 7 bc its the nicest pic and very outgoing..

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Mandi Verville

8:37 pm on Friday, August 17, 2012

#7 is the best. Quiet, captivating and transcendent. True art.

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Mandi Verville

8:47 pm on Friday, August 17, 2012

7 & 9 are BOTH beautiful. I'm torn between the two.

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Leah Deckert

9:40 pm on Friday, August 17, 2012

#7
Not only is it a beautiful picture, it was taken by a beautiful person!

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Susan

9:07 am on Saturday, August 18, 2012

# 10.

All good pictures though!

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Josie

4:55 pm on Saturday, August 18, 2012

#8, she looks so excited to meet them

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Catherine

9:31 pm on Saturday, August 18, 2012

I love the majesty of #10. The colors are very realistic and I love the reflections in the water. Makes me want to hop in the boat and go for a cruise.

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Joanie Joyce

9:57 pm on Saturday, August 18, 2012

Cutest smile and the winner should be number 8!

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April

12:20 am on Sunday, August 19, 2012

#7 is my fav. What an amazing photo!

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Alice Stahlmann

5:39 pm on Sunday, August 19, 2012

#10! I want to be there on the dock!

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Tanya Prashad

8:27 pm on Sunday, August 19, 2012

I vote for number 7. I really like the landscape and the way the light draws your eyes to the focal point of the shot: the barn.

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Jennifer Belisle

8:14 am on Monday, August 20, 2012

#2,#5,#7,#10
But #7 is incredible!

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Kevira Voegele

9:34 am on Monday, August 20, 2012

Hi Jennifer Belisle: Thank you for participating. Voting ended last night at 9 a.m. We have a Week 3 gallery that readers will be able to vote on later this week.

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