Arts Society King in partnership with the King Heritage & Cultural Centre presents the
WHITE HOT SHOT Winter Photo Contest
January 15 – February 15, 2021
Whether you wield a smartphone or an SLR, now is your big chance to seize the moment. Arts Society King is calling all shutterbugs to get out there and capture the coldest, warmest, most mystic and funniest winter sights in King Township during the White Hot Shot Winter Photo Contest. There are cash prizes, plus fame and glory when the winning photos will hang displayed in the windows at the King Heritage & Cultural Centre from February 19th through March 2021. Separate divisions are open to pros and amateurs, so send in your entries from January 15 to February 15 for judging. Awards will be given out on February 20th during a live-stream as well as being recorded.
Contest Winners
Coldest – Amateur
‘Snow Day’ – Stephanie Rojas
Warmest – Amateur
‘Catching Some Rays’ – Marie Hayward
Most Mystic – Amateur
‘Storm Coming’ – Leslie Hobson
Funniest – Amateur
‘Thanks for the Ride’ – Phyllis Vernon
People’s Choice
‘Log Cabin Captured in a Snow Globe’ – Ann Ashby
Coldest – Professional
‘Encapsulated’ – Tom Wray
Warmest – Professional
‘Unchained’ – Dominick Petrungaro
Most Mystic – Professional
‘Hinterland Winterland’ – Steve Silverman
Funniest – Professional
No Submissions
Under 18
‘Barrier’ – Megan Johnson
Honourable Mentions
Coldest – Amateur
‘Snowy Driveway’ – Vibeke Ball
Warmest – Amateur
‘The Farm’ – Mel Basic
Most Mystic – Amateur
‘MacKenzie Marsh Ice Storm’ – Kevin McBean
Funniest – Amateur
‘What is SO Funny?’ – Patricia Earl
Coldest – Professional
‘Frosty’ – Tom Wray
Warmest – Professional
‘Unchained’ – Dominick Petrungaro
Most Mystic – Professional
‘Stopping by the Side of the Road’ – Steve Silverman
Funniest – Professional
No Submissions
Under 18
‘Facing the Sun’ – Kate Jones
Meet the Judges
Ronen Grunberg
Ronen Grunberg became curious about photography and videography in Grade 9, when a media course allowed him to explore the art of photography, as well as make short films with a Super 8mm camera.
Ronen’s interest in media arts continued through his 30-plus years as a high school history, English and technology teacher. In 2012, he founded the Aurora Public Library Camera Club so that area photographers could meet monthly to share their knowledge and creativity.
Six years ago, Ronen became interested in drones and how they can be used in aerial photography. Drone photography is now an integral part of Ronen’s creative output.
As a youngster, Dattu would ofter spend his time staring at strangers. This didn’t sit well with his mother, who found the behaviour rude. And so he’d also spend a lot of his time being punished. The years flew by. Dattu, now a teenager, he found himself unable to tear his eyes away from strangers. Desperation set in. Torn between the activity he loved and the motherly approval he longed to have, Dattu didn’t know what to do. But fate intervened.
One sunny day he was asked to take a family photograph. And as he peered through the lens of the camera, the epiphany struck: PHOTOGRAPHY. Yes, he had finally found a socially acceptable way to channel his insatiable curiosity for people. And if that wasn’t enough, he later found he could make a career out of it. The only thing that puzzles him is why the hell he didn’t think of it earlier.
Nowadays, Dattu photographs just about anyone with a story to tell. And, wouldn’t you know, he’s turned out to be pretty darn good at it. He has won many awards, which are listed below, and his clients are certainly happy with his career choice. As for his mother, well, she’s just happy he’s no longer staring at strangers. At least, not in front of her.
He went to York University and earned a degree in Psychology, minoring in Theology. He then went on to Ryerson University and earned a degree in Photography. Currently an instructor to students at Humber College working within the Photography program, while also pursuing an MFA at The Ontario College of Art and Design.
Natasha Vasiljevic
Natasha V. is known for mixing a minimalist’s eye with a maximalist’s sense of colour. She brings a precise, sculptural approach to her work for various commercial clients like Holt Renfrew, Indigo, YSL Beauty, Dior Cosmetics, Canada Post, The Hudson’s Bay and Canada Goose.
Her love of story telling and conceiving conceptual still life have won her several National Magazine and Advertising and Design Club of Canada awards, and her work has been featured in various North American and European publications, like In Style, Red UK, Allure, Women’s Health and others.
Contest Sponsored by Rob Payne of
Contest Entries
Coldest
Winter Reflection – Mary Morganelli – Amateur
Encapsulated – Tom Wray – ProfessionalFrosty – Tom Wray – ProfessionalSnow Fence – Tom McNally – AmateurWater’s Edge – Leslie Hobson – AmateurOut for a Snow Shoe in King – Eleonora Schmied – AmateurWelcome Winter – Eleonora Schmied – AmateurCold Comfort – Steve Silverman – ProfessionalSnow Cones – Aleksandra Beverly – AmateurNo More Farming – Joan Montgomery – AmateurFarm Lane – David Eaton – AmateurEarly Morning – Michele Nash – AmateurUntitled – Josephine Maglietta – AmateurWinter Wonderland – Andrew Kitchen – AmateurPristine – Kevin McBean – AmateurHillary House Winter – Malcom Watts – AmateurThe Tree – Alessandra Salvalaggio – AmateurKung He Fat Choi – Ian Hilley – AmateurThe Path – Caroline Opoka – AmateurAlexis – Lynn Hunt – AmateurGlistening Sun – Alanna Redmond – Under 18Ice Fairy Dance – Heather Milosh – AmateurSnowy Owl … Winter’s Wonder – Ann Ashby – AmateurFrosty Window – Phyllis Vernon – AmateurIce Storm – Loreen Teoli – AmateurStand Still – Brianna Varghese – AmateurSunday Morning – Megan Johnson – Under 18Stillness – Dominick Petrungaro – ProfessionalSnowy Driveway – Vibeke Ball – AmateurSnow Day – Stephanie Rojas – Amateur‘Yes It’s Very Cold’ – Marie Hayward – AmateurOn Lonely Nights I Start to Fade – Robert Stevenson – AmateurFresh Tracks – James Bongard – AmateurLearning to Ski – James Bongard – AmateurLove is in the Air – Esther Rubinoff – AmateurBaby It’s Cold Outside – Elaine Robertson – AmateurFrozen Rebel – Charmaigne Letourneau – AmateurWinter Solitude – Charmaigne Letourneau – AmateurHorse on a Frosty Morning – Nora Welsby – Under 18
Warmest
King Sunrise – Mary Morganelli – Amateur
Catching Some Rays – Patricia Earl – Amateur
Oh, Canada – Tom McNally – AmateurThe Farm – Mel Basic – AmateurGlorious Sunset Over Pottageville – Eleonora Schmied – AmateurClear Canopy – Sarah Steed – AmateurSkating on the Sun – Alessandra Salvalaggio – AmateurRed Tuxedo – Jim Jackson – AmateurMandarin Duck – David Eaton – AmateurBoldly Beautiful – Michele Nash – AmateurThe Weather Outside is Frightful – Andrew Kitchen – AmateurWater Tower Sunrise – Caroline Opoka – Amaterur‘Victory’ at Sunset – Lynn Hunt – AmateurJust Cozy – Heather Milosh – AmateurLog Cabin Captured in a Snow Globe – Ann Asheby – AmateurSun Kissed Skies – Megan Johnson – Under 18Burning Sunrise – Rosalind Elson – AmateurUnchained – Dominick Petrungaro – ProfessionalIce Storm – Stephanie Rojas – AmateurCatching Some Rays – Marie Hayward – AmateurClear Blue Skies – Owen Wakeam – Under 18Facing the Sun – Kate Jones – Under 18Inside Out – Robert Stevenson – AmateurFeeling the Sun – James Bongard – AmateurUntitled – Esther Rubinoff – AmateurIn Their Element – Nora Welsby – Under 18
Most Mystic
Historic Hambly House – Mel Basic
Hinterland Winterland – Steve Silverman – Professional
Sunset – Mary Morganelli – Amateur
Mystic – Tom Wray – ProfessionalWhat Lies Beyond – Inge Dam – AmateurStorm Coming – Leslie Hobson – AmateurMagical – Patricia Earl – AmateurMystic Moon – Margaret Buckworth – AmateurAnyone There? – Margaret Buckworth – AmateurSupermoon February 2019 – Hendrika Ono – AmateurStopping By the Side of the Road – Steve Silverman – ProfessionalThrough the Dining Room Window – Sarah Steed – AmateurSanctuary – Caroline Opoka – AmateurLong Walk Home – Joan Montgomery – AmateurGold Amongst the Snow – Andrew Kitchen – AmateurMacKenzie Marsh Ice Storm – Kevin McBean – AmateurSunset Benches – Alessandra Salvaliggio – AmateurLonely Winter – Kevin McBean – AmateurOld Times in Ontario Haunt Us Today – Jim Jackson – AmateurSharon Temple – Malcolm Watts – AmateurJourney of the Sun – Joanne Bailey – AmateurIn the Silence – Lynn Hunt – AmateurTwilight Zone – Heather Milosh – AmateurPileated Woodpecker Deep Inside the Forest – Ann Ashby – AmateurBarrier – Megan Johnson – Under 18Halt! I Guard the Entrance to a Mystic Kingdom – Rosalind Elson – AmateurSilhouette – Dominick Petrungaro – ProfessionalLight at the End of the Trail – Vibeke Ball – AmateurRosary Path – Vibeke Ball – AmateurGolden Winter – Stephanie Rojas – AmateurSnow Horse – Marie Hayward – AmateurSparkly Snowy Sunday – Kaitlyn Wakeam – Under 18Winter Wonder – Tom Munns – AmateurMadonna de invierno – Robert Stevenson – AmateurWinter Beauty – Esther Rubinoff – AmateurPeace – Elaine Robertson – AmateurRebel Trail – Charmaigne Letourneau – AmateurHoliday Cheer – Nora Welsby – Under 18
Funniest
A Moment in Time – Tom McNally – AmateurWhat is SO Funny! – Patricia Earl – AmateurMonday Morning Stretch – Sarah Steed – AmateurThanks for the Ride – Phyllis Vernon – AmateurHow Do You Like Your Eggs? – Ian Hilley – AmateurUntitled – Josephina Maglietta – AmateurHoliday Nights of Light ENTER! – Ian Hilley – AmateurHe Could Laugh and Play Just the Same as You and Me – Rosalind Elson – AmateurIs it Real? – Elaine Robertson – Amateur
