Judges called the ring-billed gull in the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Preserve the Moment photo contest “proud” and said the bird whose picture was snapped in Naperville “looks like it knows it looks cool,” according to a news release from the forest preserve.
That vibe propelled the picture Shorewood resident Joe Viola took on a rainy September day to the top of the month’s entries.
Even winners need encouragement
Viola said his wife encouraged him to submit his photo to the contest.
“I go through my shots for the month and pick 10 or so that I like and she helps narrow it down to five,” said Viola in the news release…