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photocontest / scenic Honourable mention ➔ Simon Blakesley / Nikon D800 1/125s; f10; ISO 250; 34mm Location: Muncho Lake Simon Blakesley, a former Air Force aircraft mechanic, photographed this Cessna Grand Caravan at rest for the evening at the Muncho Lake floatplane base in Northern B.C. "The shot combines my three loves: aviation, photography, and the Canadian North," he says, adding that smoke from a forest fire produced the salmon-hued sunset. photocontest / judges Though accomplished travel photographer Grant Faint calls Sidney, B.C., home he spends much of his time jet-setting around the world. He's trained his lens on tango dancers in the streets of Buenos Aires, traditional Geishas in Kyoto, and wild elephants in Sri Lanka. Wherever he goes, he manages to produce bold, compelling images that capture the beauty and intrigue of a place, its inhabitants, and its culture. Art Director Ken Seabrook's signature style has shaped the pages of British Columbia Magazine for more than 20 years. After receiving his early work experience in England, he moved to Victoria, where he directed numerous creative projects across Canada. During his years as art director of British Columbia Magazine, he has worked with many renowned photographers and has received numerous awards for design excellence. Special thanks to Fujifilm for supplying the camera prizes. shanna baker Ken Seabrook brian faint Grant Faint web extras bcmag.ca/photocontest Your photo could appear here next year. Enter the British Columbia Magazine Photo Contest. B r itish C o lumbia M agazine • fal l 2 0 1 3 55