M. Chris Leese

Honorable mention: "Cherry Trees North of Traverse City" by M. Chris Leese of Charlevoix. Kate Leese, 20, rides her horse around sunset at the famous Friske Orchards in northern Michigan about a half-hour north of Traverse City. "My daughter was home from college for Mothers Day - the picture was actually taken Saturday, May 12th, 2007. I called it: 'One million flowers for my Mother's Day gift!'" says the photographer.