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West Island Gazette Photo of the Week

 

Photographer's Choice: Linda Renshaw
of Pierrefonds

 

To see all of the photos entered in the contest so far, click here.

This week's photo contest winner is Linda Renshaw of Pierrefonds for a photo of a deer eating an apple in Kirkland.

Over the last year, we've received thousands of photos from across the West Island of of celebrations, familiar neighbourhoods and all kinds of animals.

Last week's winner was Lynn Wilson of Dollard des Ormeaux.

Previously winners include:

Lynn Desrocher of Pointe Claire for her photo of her dog ready for a pool party.

Martina Tchipeff of Dorval for her photo of family members wearing their Olympic mittens they received at Christmas.

Lynn Wilson of Dollard des Ormeaux for her photo of a winter sky over Centennial Park.

Linda Thompson of Beaconsfield for a photo of Luke Thompson putting on his game face.

Linda Renshaw of Pierrefonds for her photo of a winter sunset.

Nancy Gervais of Pointe Claire for her photo of her son cleaning the snow off her car.

Judith McTavish of Dorval for her photo of Kit McTavish in the window.

Peter Zeeman of St. Lazare for his phot of the windmill in Pointe Claire.

Lindsay McLeod of Pointe Claire for a photo of a boy decorating the tree.

Tara Rihal of Dollard des Ormeaux for her picture of a child walking down a long, lonely road.

Gary Houghton of Pointe Claire for his photo of morning frost on a leaf.

Mark Lachovsky of Kirkland for his photo of a bird catching its dinner.

Ann Tellier of Baie d'Urfé for her photo of kindergarten students making poppies.

Liesbeth Goldstein of Dollard des Ormeaux for her photo of geese flying south.

Tara Rihal of Dollard des Ormeaux for her photo of an ethusiastic trick-or-treater.

Peter Zeeman of St. Lazre for his photo from behind the net.

Natalia of Roxboro for her photo of mornings with her son.

Simon Bolyn of Dorval for his photo of his
son in his wife's arms

Chantal Guy of Dollard des Ormeaux for her photo of her daughter on a sunny fall day.

Richard Trembaly of Ste. Anne de Bellevue for his photo of
his niece posing with teddy bears.

James Ciminera of Dollard des Ormeaux for his photo of
one dog looking at another dog.

Lynn Wilson of Dollard for a photo of
kids running home after getting off the school bus.

Joe from St. Lazare for a photo of a picture-perfect yard.

Peter Zeeman of St. Lazare for his photo of his god daughter in a soccer net

Benjamin Gordon of Dollard des Ormeaux for his photo of how he relaxes after a good meal.

Rebecca Freedman of Dollard des Ormeaux for her photo of a
tree with a face.

Steve Stein of Senneville for his photo of a
baby reacting to taking a bath.

Marie-Josée Dionne of Ile Bizard for her photo of a
girl sharing the pool with a duck.

Teri Frenette of Beaconsfield for her photo of robins in their nest

Mark Paull of Pierrefonds for his photo of his dog, Romeo catching a few rays.

Chantal Gauthier for her photo of a mother and child sleeping on the beach.

Phillip Reed for his photo of a woman enjoying a drink
on a dock.

Lynn Wilson for a photo of kids jumping into the water

Nathalie Lafrance for a photo of a father picking up his child on the beach.

Lynn Wilson for a pix of barbecuing on the deck of a boat.

Peter Zeeman for a shot of a batter striking out.

Liesbeth Goldstein for a close-up of a flower growing in her garden.


Shaun Abbott for a photo of Pte. Abbott receiving a hug after completing basic training.

Catherine Hogan for a photo of her daughter experiencing the thrill of swinging for the first time.


Antonella Baratta for a photo of a boy making a Mother's Day card.

Sylvain Girard for his photo of his daughter seeing her first rainbow.

 

Teri Frenette for her photo of a her lawn that was all raked by April 19th this year.

Chantal Guy for her photo of a child attacking a Tim Horton's cup.

Marina Akim for her photo of a child holding a chick.

Linda Levesque for her photo of squirrels welcoming spring.

Elspeth Dowell for her photo of potholes behind Galeries Saint Laurent.

Chantal Guy for her photo of her little leprechaun holding on tight to his treasure.

Phil Fichaud of Ile Perrot for his photo of raccoons in a tree.

Olga Zoltan of Pointe Claire won for her March Break photo of a child spread-eagle on the ice.

April Nash of Pointe Claire won for her photo of her two kids soaking up the sun on a sunny February day.

William Konig of Beaconsfield won for this photo of the first robin of spring taken on Feb. 8 in Beaurepaire.

Joe from St. Lazare won for a photo of a father and daughter sharing a quiet moment.

Enzio Radeschi of Pointe Claire won last week for his photo of his son, Matthew, celebrating after Christopher Higgins scores for the Habs. Chris is Matthew's favourite player.

April Nash won for this photo of her son in the snow.

Chantal Guy of Dollard des Ormeaux for her photo of her 2-year-old braving the cold.

April Nash of Pointe Claire for her photo of Rudy out in the snow.

Alice Reed of Pointe Claire for her photo of Isabella looking like Santa's elf.

Phil Fichaud won for his photo The House On Valois Bay.

Krista Lupsity for her photo titled Even Max is in the holiday spirit.

Shaun Abbott of Pointe Claire won for his photo of snowmen.

Lori Cardinal of Dorval won for her photo of penguins painted by her friends and family.

Benjamin Gordon won for his photo Inner Sanctum.

Madalena Grenier of Dorval won for her photo of squirrel entitled "Sticking out his tongue? No! Saving peanuts for winter."

Teri-Anne Feilders of Pierrefonds for her photo Go Habs Go!

Liliana Di Stabile of Roxboro won for her photo of an expertly carved pumpkin.

Peter Zeeman won for his photo 3 Generations.

Benjamin Gordon of Dollard for his photo of his son's baseball team winning a Brockville tournament.

Teri Frenette for her photo of fall foliage in St. Lazare.

Stephanie Tremblay of Pierrefonds for her photo celebrating the 10th anniversary of Collège Gérald-Godin.

Teri Frenette of Beaconsfield for her photo of Mappy the cat.

Amanda Judd of Dorval won for her photo of Archie, a very lazy bulldog. Sherrill Girard won for her photo Autumn Web.

J. Thompson won for a photo of Summer in Hudson.

Rowena Haines won for her photo Sunshine Academy's Welcome Back Corn Roast 2007.

Ragai Karas won for his photo Sunset, of a dusk boat ride on the Lake of Two Mountains.

Judith McTavish won for her photo Neighbourly Neighbour.

Jennifer Frezza won for her photo Dancing Daisies.

Benjamin Gordon won for his photo Evening BBQ.

Benjamin Gordon also won for Feathered Fans.

Silvia Flynn won for 5-Year-Old Shutterbug.

Jennifer Frezza won for her picture of two young friends hanging out by the pool.

Richard Morsink took home top prize for his Zsa Zsa Gabor-styled dog.

Nancy Rouse won for her School's Out photo.

Debbie Austin won for her shot of kids playing at Seigniory Park.

Shaun Abbott's photo of his kids playing with bubbles at St. Jean's celebrations in Dorval was a top photo.

James Cimenera won for his photo called Springtime in Centennial Park.

Tom Blahovici took home top prize for this photo, Great Grey Owl of Ile Bizard.

Keith Ewenson won for his photo, Heat of the Action.

Anne Jeannet of Pointe Claire was the winner for her up-close tulip photo called Radiant Beauty.

Nancy Rouse, of Dollard des Ormeaux for Squirrel Invasion.

Terry Williams of Beaconsfield, for his picture of kids jumping rope here.

The next theme is: Easter/Passover

A Gazette editor will pick the lucky winner, who will be announced Wednesday. Your photo will be featured in Thursday's printed West Island Gazette section, as well as here at westislandgazette.com.

Photos must be uploaded to the website by Tuesdays at noon. You may submit a maximum of three (3) entries per week. For the official contest rules, click here.

Read more about the Photo of the Week contest, including how to post, and check out Gazette photo editor Lynn Farrell's tips for great photos, by clicking here.

Good luck and happy snapping!




 



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