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The Fog is Lifted on 'Light and Shadow' Contest Winners

Michelle Richmond, author of the book that inspired the contest, announced the names of the winners at a free reception at the library.

Winners of essay and Holga photo contest were announced Saturday by Michelle Richmond, author of the new book, which served as the inspiration for the contest.

Essays:

Essay contestants described in 500 words or less how The Year of Fog dealt with the role “fog” played in the story, and such things as human frailties, perseverance, hope, faith and love.

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The winners are:

Adult Essay Contest Winner:
Apoorva Dewangan
Prize: $500

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Adult Essay Contest Runner-up
Glenn Inn
Prize: $300

Teen Essay Contest Winner
Manali Naik
Prize: $500

Teen Essay Contest Runner-up
Beverly Yu
Prize: $300

Photos:

Contestants for the photo contest were asked to use the book’s theme as inspiration and take photos using a Holga camera, which has a cult-like following and is known for producing blurred images.

The winners and links to their photos are:

Adult Photo Contest Co-winners 

Each co-winner receives $100

Jan Cheung
Winning photo: cupertinovideo.cupertino.org/libraryfoundationartwork/Sunrise%20on%20Consumnes%20River.jpg

Mishika Vora
Winning photo: cupertinovideo.cupertino.org/libraryfoundationartwork/9445019_9445019-R2-E006.jpg

Teen Photo Contest Co-winners

Each co-winner receives $100

Christopher Tracey
Winning photo: cupertinovideo.cupertino.org/libraryfoundationartwork/3.JPG

Delia Cannon
Winning photo: cupertinovideo.cupertino.org/libraryfoundationartwork/Branches.jpeg


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