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THE GRAVEYARD OF THE ATLANTIC MUSEUM: 59200 Museum Drive, Hatteras, NC 27943 • (252) 986-0720

Open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

My Outer Banks

Man with white goatee wearing ballcap faces camera and holds a photograph of a line of brightly colored boats with a pink sky reflected on the calm water
Kenneth Newman of Prince George, Virginia, won People's Choice for his image 'Very Vivid Vessels,' which he is holding here.
Four women stand on the beach. Two are using cell phones and the other two are looking out over the ocean
Best in Show went to Nancy Hall of Martinsville, Virginia, for “Cousins First Visit to Rodanthe.”

Facebook Followers Juried Photography Exhibit

The museum put out a call to our Facebook followers to share their favorite Outer Banks images and scenes. A jury selected their favorite photographs for the exhibit, and more than 100 were put on display in the museum for visitors to select their favorite. The image receiving the most votes would be deemed People’s Choice. A community member who is a long-time art reviewer and has won awards for their photography was inspired to donate funds for a second award for excellence: Best in Show.

More than 3,000 visitors voted, but a front runner showed itself early on and remained in the lead throughout the seven months the exhibit was on display. Kenneth Newman of Prince George, Virginia, won for his image “Very Vivid Vessels.”

The award for excellence went to Nancy Hall of Martinsville, Virginia, for “Cousins’ First Visit to Rodanthe.”