More than a Lucky Shot: Local photographer David Dunagan Awarded in Photo Competition

Local photographer David Dunagan was awarded first place in a recent photo competition sponsored by the Georgia Nature Photographers Association (GNPA). The contest was entitled “Spread Your Wings” and featured images of dragonflies, birds, butterflies and bees.

According to gnpa.org, the enthusiastic response by GNPA members resulted in 276 entries in May for the “Spread Your Wings” gallery exhibit at Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell. Of those entries, 24 framed photos were chosen to hang in the exhibit gallery through August 24.

Dunagan’s first place photo, “Feeding Baby,” features a gorgeous bluebird lovingly feeding its young. A striking shot of Dunagan’s that focuses on a honeybee received an Honorable Mention.

The bluebird picture was taken in a Peachtree Corners residential area. The honeybee shot was taken in Pinckneyville Park.

“This was my first photo contest win,” Dunagan said, “and it was a thrill, especially considering the tough competition!”

Dunagan is Vice President for Programming and Education of the Peachtree Corners Photography Club (PCPC). For more about Dunagan’s work and his work with PCPC, visit pcphotoclub.org.