BY NANCY WILLIS
The Guardian

SOURIS — Sherri Robertson of Mount Stewart is the grand-prize winner of the Souris Branch of the P.E.I. Wildlife Federation's 2007 digital photo contest. The photo contest was an overwhelming success with 472 top-notch entries in four official categories, making the judging a very difficult process. "Fortunately, we had a panel of international judges who had no idea who any of the entrants were,'' said photographer Waldron Leard who presided over the event. The winners were announced at the recent launch if the Souris branch's new website www.souriswl.ca. Robertson's grand prize-winning picture was an exquisite look at a sandstone cliff face with the heads and necks of two graceful cormorants sticking out from their nesting hole in the red rock. Winners of the adult division were: Heather Ross of Fortune; Susan Leard, Kingsboro; and Susan Conners, St. Charles. Topping the university/college division were: Cathleen Gallant of Monticello; Jenna Francis, Fortune; and Laura O'Connor, Lower Rollo Bay.

This stunning photo by Shari Robertson of Mt. Stewart of a pair of cormorants peeking out of their nesting hole on the face of a Prince Edward Island cliffside was the winning entry in the Souris branch of the P.E.I. Wildlife Federation’s first annual photo contest. It was chosen as the top picture from 472 entries. Photo special to The Guardian

High school division winners were Jane Hanlon of New Zealand and Chantell Gallant of Souris. Winning the elementary school division were: Bryanna Longaphee of Souris Line Road; Joel Dunphy, Souris; and Eddy MacKinnon of Goose River.

Paul Campbell, president of the Souris Wildlife Federation branch, said the contest was such a success that a new contest will begin on Jan. 1.

All entries should be sent to Leard at wwhleard@ekpei.ca.

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