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Spring Fling Photo Contest

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Spring Fling Winner: Bri Martelli of Norcross

Meet amateur photographer Bri Martelli, whose photo got the most votes in the Patch Spring Fling Photo Contest.

The Patch Spring Fling Photo Contest kicked off this month to start the warm weather season right. Readers submitted more than 240 photos, the best were picked out of the bunch and then you, the readers, cast the votes to decide which Patch had the photo that best captured the spirit of springtime. It's only fitting that today, the first official day of spring, we announce the winner -- Bri Martelli of Norcross! There were more than 800 votes cast. Martelli swept the contest with 280 votes -- about 34 percent of the total votes cast. Martelli, who is married with three children, submitted two photos of her 3-year-old daughter, Rose, playing with tulips in their front yard in Historic Norcross. Even though Martelli isn't a professional …

Debbie Downs

6:34 pm on Friday, April 6, 2012

Congratulations Bri! Love your photography!   more ›

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Vote for Your Favorite Spring Photo

Patch readers shared some wonderful photos that capture the essence of springtime. Now we need you to help us pick a winner! Once you've watched the slideshow, click "Photostream" below to identify your favorite photo, and cast your ballot.

Voting closes at noon March 19.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Enter the Patch Spring Fling Photo Contest!

Share your favorite images of springtime and you could win two tickets to the High Museum. And bragging rights!

Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping and the pollen counts have been rising. Spring is definitely upon us! To kick off the season, Patch is running a Spring Fling Photo Contest to showcase the images that you, our readers, think best depict springtime in your community. The winner will receive two tickets to the High Museum, complete with two audio guided tours, and a few nice Patch branded items. Of course, there’s also that warm, happy feeling that comes from winning! Entering this contest is as easy as sharing photos on Facebook. (Yes, we know that Facebook is your second favorite website after Patch.) To enter, all you need to do is to upload a photo to this story. Below this article, you’ll find a camera icon, and you can click on…

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