Cornelius Today is reporting that a golden sunset photograph by David Weber is the winner of this year’s Visit Lake Norman photo contest. The winning photo (sunset shot shown above) was selected from a variety of pictures that embodied the best of Lake Norman. Second place was awarded to Julie Elliott for her sailboat row photo (shown below), and third place went to Gregory Knopp with his single sailboat sunset shot (shown below). More than 175 images were submitted. Along with being featured in the Official Lake Norman Visitor’s Guide, Weber will receive a $200 VISA gift card and a Lake Norman-branded sweatshirt. Elliott will receive a $100 VISA gift card and Lake Norman-branded shirt; Knopp will receive a $50 VISA gift card and Lake Norman-branded hat.
2nd Place Winner: Julie Elliot
3rd Place Winner: Gregory Knopp