PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — The BayNet has announced the winners of its Fantastic Fireworks Photo Contest, recognizing five photos that received the most reactions from readers during the Fourth of July holiday.
Communities across Southern Maryland gathered over the Fourth of July holiday weekend to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks displays, festivals and family gatherings. As colorful bursts lit up the night sky from waterfront parks to neighborhood celebrations, residents captured the patriotic displays on camera, preserving moments from one of the region’s most anticipated summer traditions.
Emily Gibson earned first place for a photo captured in Piney Point.
Shannon Caroll Durst claimed both second and third place with photos captured in Mount Vernon.
Tori Blackwell received fourth place for a photo captured in Chesapeake Beach.
Jon Evans earned fifth place. The location where the winning photo was taken was not provided.
The BayNet thanks everyone who participated in the contest and submitted photos celebrating Independence Day.
“We loved seeing the holiday through your lens!” The BayNet said in announcing the winners.
The contest invited readers to submit up to three fireworks photos taken during the holiday weekend and include the location where each image was captured. Entries were accepted through 10 a.m. Monday, July 6, with the five photos receiving the most reactions earning a spot in the featured gallery.
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