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From a pool of 340 entries, judges picked 12 cash-prize winners in the "2009 City Paper Photo Contest."

Photos were judged in three categories: People, places, and things. Each category a first, second, and two honorable mention categories.

There are some really great shots in the bunch; so go check out the whole dozen.

With three awards Dan Xeller took a 2nd place for "Puerto Lopez Fishermen," another 2nd place "Menemsha Beach," and an honorable mention for "Store Front, Ecuador."

Priscilla Thomas, netted a 1st place for "The Elements: Earth" and an honorable mention for "Light Seeker."

Katy Perrin netted a 1st place for "Time Warp" and an honorable mention for "Brick Shit House Recliner."

And five others took individual awards.