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Grand Prize Winner Mike Stammberger
In Point Reyes, California, Mike Stammberger found himself with perfect photo conditions for the first time. The previous four or five occasions when he had visited the area, it was either extremely windy or foggy. “This time it was clear with no clouds in the sky,” he recalls. “So I thought I’d focus on those sea stacks offshore.” The dreamy image earns top honors in the OP Mystical Adventures Photo Contest presented by India’s Ministry of Tourism. Prizes include a Tamrac 3385 Speed Pack, a Duggal 16x24-inch print of the photo, a Pelican Storm Case and a Gitzo GT2541 tripod with GH2780QR head. Nikon D60, AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm ƒ/2.8G ED, Manfrotto Tripod and ballhead
1st Prize Winner Jesse Estes	People's Choice Winner Mitch Ridder
Honorable Mention Jan Dospel	Honorable Mention John Roush
Honorable Mention Krishna Kumar	Honorable Mention Mel Rabinowitz

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Grand Prize Package: Publication of your photo in the May 2010 issue, a Tamrac 3385 Aero Speed Pack 85 Dual Access Photo/Laptop Backpack, a Duggal 16x24 print of the winning photo and a Gitzo GT2541 Tripod & GH2780QR Head.

First Place Package: A Tamrac 5768 Pro Photo Sling Pack, a Duggal printed 16x24 print of the winning photo and a Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 Tripod & 322RC2 Head.

People's Choice Award: Online publication of the winning photo in the Winners Gallery.