Village Realty 2011 Photo Contest

The 2011 Outer Banks Photo Contest is getting more popular every year and we love seeing all of the new photos that come in every day. This year we changed things up a bit and required that each photo be entered in one of twelve categories. Village Realty employees went through all 2,700 + photos received and chose many to go on to the first voting stage on our Facebook page.

The top three vote getters--shown here-- in each category then moved on to the next phase...and the Village Realty People will choose their favorite in each category...and then choose the Grand Prize Winner. We will update this page with the Catgory Winners and the Grand Prize Winner soon.

Thanks to everyone who sent in their wonderful photos and to those who voted. The 2012 OBX Photo Contest will start early next May. Anyone can enter, no purchase necessary and the Grand Prize is a free week in a Village Realty vacation rental home (off season).

Click Here for the 2011 OBX Photo Contest Category Winners!

Pets Category

By Diane Heitmann"Nothing like spending July 4th on the OBX!"	By Erin M Hancock"Rainy Sunrise. My dog's name is Rainy, and she and I really enjoyed watching the sun rise together from the boardwalk"	By Meredith Brandenburg"There's no place better then the beach. Look at the big smile on Diesel's face"

Mancation and Divacation Category

By Ashley Bales"Bachelorette weekend at the Outer Banks. A taste of heaven"	By Nikki Malo"This photo is my Dad, husband, and son. It was such a sweet moment to see my little guy grab each of their hands and soak in the beautiful view."	By Ryan Kreamer"Girls, Girls, Girls"

Kool Kids Category Finalists

By Nicole Chizmar"This photo was taken during our annual family vacation in the OBX on September 15th. It's of my beautiful 2 year old twin daughters, Corinne and Cadence. I think they're starting to love the OBX as much as their mommy and daddy, and I foresee many years of family vacations spent in OBX. Thanks to Village Realty for helping to make our trip a memorable one!"	By Rebecca Hough"Washed ashore."	By Alison Eirkson"Alexander, 5-months-old, shows off his balancing act at the pool at the Croatan Surf Club in Kill Devil Hills"

Village Realty Shout Out Category

By Christy Broughton"After looking for seashells for the entire vacation week at South Nags Head, Jay and Macey relax after their hard work. They found some great shells and they enjoyed looking for them and filling their buckets full. These cousins love to spend time at the Outer Banks together"	By Lisa Gulley"Having fun in the pool at the Croatan Surf Club!"	By Amy Walker"Standing on the deck in the morning, looking out at the ocean. Seeing the clothesline in front of you where the swimsuits and towels will be hanging later"

Sunrise and Sunset Category

By Alex Bulow"First sunset at The Waterfront Shops in Duck"	By Jodie Denman"absolutely perfect start to anyones day!!"	By Teresa Ehling"OBX Sunrise"

The OBX Out and About Category

By Jonathan Schoff"Picture is of three family members spelling OBX with sparklers using a special setting on the camera. Came out very cool. We stayed with Village Realty to kick off our summer, and it was an AMAZING week!!! Thanks"	By Rob Avitabile"Kite Flying at Jockey's Ridge is always a favorite of ours"	By Teresa Ehling"Bodie Light House"

Wind and Wave Sports Category Finalists

By Chris & Bethany Curtiss"Flying a kite at Jockey's Ridge"	By Mary Ellen Warbrick"My 3 year old grandson, Brendan, waiting for that perfect wave"	By Taylor Graewin"Surfing early morning"

Best of the Beach Category Winners

By Brittany Campagna"Taking a walk."	By Kristine McNamara"The view from below the pier at the Hilton"	By Rachel Long"This was my husband and our son Thursday morning (9-15-11) on the beach in Corolla watching the sunrise."

I Do Category

By Melinda Baker"My sisters wedding at the Rodanthe Pier on June 18th"	By Rebecca Reeser"Best day of our lives in the best place in the world :)"	By Rebecca Reeser"My husband's absolute favorite picture from our wedding on the beach in Nags Head :)"

What Did We Forget Category

By Heather Reichel"Everyone goes for the sunrise/ sunset. the Moon unfortunately gets left out... June 15, 2011 Full moon rising over the ocean in Nags Head"	By Terr Carson"House refection off of the lake in Ocean Sands"	By Kerriann Harrington"the moon over the ocean from our Village Realty rental deck"

Corolla Wild Horses

By Kristine McNamara"These horses are so amazing this was a zoom lens so don't worry I wasn't nearly as close as it seems!"	By Kristine McNamara"hope these horses stay protected for many years to come."	By Sandy Giammona"The Family"

Other Wildlife Category

By Mark Smith"My best ever shot. I got the dolphin JUST as he was jumping out of the water. Captain Mike's boat tours in Manteo"	By Alex Bulow"Duck crab"	By Andrew Scherlacher"Egret"