Inkberry Books announces winter photo contest

Inkberry Books is hosting its first photo competition for the Après-Ski celebration (which is taking place on Jan. 29 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.).

Gene Hayworth and Keith Waters, the co-owners of the store, are looking for photos that tie into the theme of winter and skiing. Some examples include nature scenes, such as wildlife, forests, trails, frozen lakes, the Rocky Mountains, stargazing, or microscopic close-ups of snowflakes. Or you might submit a photo of the excitement happening in your backyard such as, snowmen, snow forts and statues, ice sculptures, sledding, snow angels, cardinals eating from your birdfeeder, or your dog running through the snow. Happy memories from your favorite ski trip or winter vacation, including the ski lodge, the ski slope, snowshoeing, ice skating, ice fishing, dog sledding, igloos, cross-country skiing, and the unforgettable ski villa or cabin in the woods you stayed at are other possible subjects.

The preferable deadline to submit is Jan. 22. The submissions will be presented in a day-long PowerPoint presentation on the store's computer from Jan. 23 to Jan. 29. Customers can email their votes to [email protected], or drop in their ballot at the store.

The winners will be announced at 4 p.m. on Jan. 29. Participants can submit more than one photo and can still submit between Jan. 23 and Jan. 29, but the owners would prefer it if you submitted before that date. If you have any other questions regarding the competition, feel free to email [email protected]. .

The first place prize is a $50 Inkberry Books gift card and the second and third place prizes are a free copy of "A History of Skiing in Colorado," written by Abbott Fay. While only two submissions have been received so far, Hayworth and Walters would be delighted to give away more books to local readers. Also, feel free to drop by the store during the Après-Ski event for a cup of mulled wine.

The Après-Ski event is a bit of a different take on supporting local artists' work. "I always thought there were a lot of people in Niwot, who have artistic talent or interest," said Hayworth. "And I've just been trying to think of some way to get more members of the community to show their work. And it just seemed like a natural fit to have people show their celebration of the winter time and their skiing activities."