Holding the Moon in Her Hands by Tisha Clinkenbeard

Captured during the super moon of March 19, 2011, this image features the brilliant lunar orb framed by the intricate, leafless silhouettes of trees. By positioning herself in her driveway, the photographer utilized the natural geometry of the branches to create the illusion that the trees were cradling the moon. This composition highlights the delicate interplay between celestial light and terrestrial structure. The photograph is award-worthy for its poetic interpretation of a common astronomical event, transforming a simple backyard observation into a whimsical, evocative narrative of nature holding the heavens.