As the new adjunct faculty at TCU, in my first semester, I sought to restart the geography club for both majors and those simply interested in geography. To promote the club and to celebrate Geography Awareness Week, I spearheaded a Photography Contest held in the campus library with the help of newly elected Geography Club members. We had over 123 votes for each of the 6 categories. We considered the contest a great success!
The Student Union contacted me after hearing about the great success of students and library staff. To my great delight, they have continued the initial goal of geography awareness by blowing up the winning photos for display in the student union.
Holyrood, Edinburgh (Holyrood Castle), 2010 by Maddie Martin
New York birds unabashedly welcome tourists on top of the Empire State Building.
"Caprock Canyon Glow" Caprock Canyons State Park, TX 2009, by D'mon Peeples
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The Student Union contacted me after hearing about the great success of students and library staff. To my great delight, they have continued the initial goal of geography awareness by blowing up the winning photos for display in the student union.
This was a great event to strengthen the geography club and was the perfect way to participate in Geography Awareness Week! I would love to see more of these campus-wide events nationwide to support Geography Awareness Week!
Below are the Winning Photographs and a short description.
Physical Landscape 2nd Place
"When I look from the Sky" 2009, by Skylar Boyce-Dry
The significance of this photo is that you cannot take it unless you are high above land. Also, the depth and beauty and wide range of colors and landforms that this photo possesses are very rare to catch in a camera.
Urban Geography 2nd Place
Holyrood, Edinburgh (Holyrood Castle), 2010 by Maddie Martin
The Holyrood Abbey ruins lie in Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh. It’s a historical establishment reflecting the rich gothic architecture still prevalent in the city today. Unlike most urban areas, Edinburgh has somehow managed to be a metropolitan city without feeling like one. In a constantly evolving world, this town can embrace the past and preserve what remains from centuries ago.
Urban Landscape Winner
Bird's Eye View, New York City, NY, 2007 by Ashley ShinNew York birds unabashedly welcome tourists on top of the Empire State Building.
Human/Cultural Geography Winner
"Work in Progress, Kenya 2011" by Haley King
This Samburu woman who lives in the Matthew's Mountains of Northern Kenya is beading a necklace similar to the many she is already wearing. This art form in their culture is a never-ending work in progress for the women.
Rural Landscape Winner
Long Neck. Don't Care. Fossil Rim Animal Park. 2011, by Alex Mechalske
The inspiration for this came from the Animal Park in Glen Rose, where you can appreciate the wildlife up close. The animals are unique and beautiful, and this highlights that beauty.
Rural Landscape 2nd Place
"View of Venice" Venice, Italy 2008 by Kalli Fullerton
Venice is one of the most famous cities of both the modern and ancient worlds. The locals, however, have been steadily leaving due to impossibly high housing prices and lack of opportunity outside the hospitality industry. Today, wandering the lonely canals outside the typical tourist's path, Venice feels more rural than urban.
"View of Venice" Venice, Italy 2008 by Kalli Fullerton
Venice is one of the most famous cities of both the modern and ancient worlds. The locals, however, have been steadily leaving due to impossibly high housing prices and lack of opportunity outside the hospitality industry. Today, wandering the lonely canals outside the typical tourist's path, Venice feels more rural than urban.
Geography in Action Winner
"Lake Gatun" Panama, 2011 by Steven Goeken
This photo was taken on Lake Gatun during a river adventure trip exploring the natural fauna and flora of the Panama Canal region. It shows TCU students learning firsthand about the issues and problems this area is experiencing today.
Physical Landscape Winner
"Chagras River Mouth" Panama, 2011, Steven Goeken
This photo was taken at San Lorenzo, the primary fort protecting the lucrative gold trade on the River Chagres. This fort set the stage for many fierce battles involving the Spanish Crown and infamous pirates like Captain Morgan.
Texas Landscape Winner
"Caprock Canyon Glow" Caprock Canyons State Park, TX 2009, by D'mon Peeples
When in Texas, expect the unexpected. The drive along State Highway 287 from Amarillo to Fort Worth is a vast plain of flat, red land broken up occasionally by mesquite thickets and a few lean cattle. But, take the exit just past Estelline, walk along the desolate roadside, and down into Quitaque Canyon at the head of Caprock Canyons State Trailway, and before you know it, red cliffs rise up around you. Circling hawks, well maybe buzzards, but hawks sound more regal, ride the updrafts. If you are lucky enough to get there as the sun sets, the canyon walls light up as if they are on fire before the sun disappears and leaving you in inky blackness with a million stars in the sky.
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