With over 100 amazing entries to consider, our Wish!!ful Thinking judges had a challenging task in choosing just one winner! Finally, the ballots are in and the votes have been counted.

Dallas Contemporary and LowerOakLawn.com are proud to announce Allyjayne Hoffmann of Denton, Texas as the winner of the Wish!ful Thinking Photography Contest. Allyjane’s photo, Alive, inspired the judges and in return she will receive two tickets to PEEK! at Dallas Contemporary this evening!

Scroll down to see Allyjane’s winning photo and check the runners up selected by our judges.

ALIVE

“what i experienced during this performance was absolute joy. the colors, the lights and the energy surrounding the atmosphere invoked the spirit of being or, philosophically, ontological essence; there was no question or doubt of our existence. we were alive and inspired.”

Photo by: Allyjayne Hoffmann, Denton, TX

First Runners Up {Tied}

I don’t want to just exist.

“I am inspired by everyday emotions.”
Photo by: Kathy Tran

Javier

Second Runners Up {Tied}

modern day bedouins

“A modern bedouin camp outside of Cairo. Taken at sunrise, just to my left are the Pyramids of Giza.”
Photo by: Micke77023

Exit

Taken in London, England – May 2004
Photo by: Christopher S. Richey

Honorable Mentions

Sunbathing Cat

“When my Egyptian Cat Sunbathes, I am INSPIRED!”
Photo by: Ricardino1

Abandoned homes…

“Abandoned homes inspire me to remember that even if the family no longer lives there, the home is still filled with imaginary images of laughter and tears. All you have to do is close your eyes…..”
Ph0to by: Sandy Kelly / Nevada, Texas

Thank you!

We had so many wonderful entries and are so thankful to everyone who participated in the contest, from the judges to the entrants! A big TY goes out to Sarah at Dallas Contemporary for helping organize the contest and providing the prizes. Sarah will be launching a blog soon for DC so be looking for news on that soon!

See more wonderful entries by visiting the Wish!ful Thinking Photography Contest Flickr Group.