Entrants were limited to two submissions, and the image theme was storied photos, to illustrate how visitors interact in the Gardens; Play, meditate, study, search, read, view.
Photos courtesy VBG
Judge’s Choice:
- 1st Place: Alicia Barreto, Exploring the Garden (The Cape of South Africa Garden Summit Plateau and dry creek 2).

- 2nd Place: Vu Nguyen, Road to Heaven (The Chilean Garden below Rotary Plaza 1).

- 3rd Place: Mary Kay Kendall, The Earth Whispers in Hues (The Chilean Garden below Rotary Plaza 2).

People’s Choice:
- 1st Place: Josie Navarro, A day with “Ama” (Garden not stated)

- 2nd Place: Tracy Newman, The Photographer Becomes the Subject (South Africa Garden Summit Plateau and dry creek 1).

- 3rd Place (tie): Alicia Barreto, Exploring the Garden (Image above); Tara Pinley, Garden Valentine (The Chilean Garden below Rotary Plaza 1).

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