MVA photo contest winners

The Marianas Visitors Authority has announced the winners of the recently held photo contest as part of the Visit the Marianas ’99 activity. All photos are on display at the DFS Galleria’s hallway from Sept. 9-30, 1999.

Flame Tree Photo Contest

Best Sunset

Jim Ellis -First Place

Sally Forelli -Second Place

Rogelio Talapian Jr. – Third Place

Best Scenic

Michael D. Wright- First Place

Jim Ellis – Second and Third Place

Best People Shot

Jim Ellis- First Place

Marcy T.K. Halstead – Second Place

Ping DL Guerrero – Third Place

Best Marianas Cultural Shot

Jim Ellis – First and Second Place

Dave Goheil- Third Place

Underwater Photo Contest

Best Representative Shot of the Marianas

Larry Lee- First Place

Brian Smith-Second and Third Place

Best Action Shot

Kaoru Kato-First Place

Ron Hodges – Second Place

Kathleen Pohl -Third Place

Best Shot of a Diver

Brian Smith -First Place

Larry Lee – Second Place

Nicolas Pohl- Third Place

Best Marine Life Photo

Brian Smith- First Place and Second Place

Larry Lee – two entries won Third Place