Family Saves Fallen Hiker + Gull Chases Duck: MD Photos Of The Week

MARYLAND — Hello again, neighbors! Welcome to this week's photo gallery.

Shannon Emmel snapped this first picture at a Woodlawn Pond in Baltimore County. The action shot captured a ring-billed gull trying to steal a chicken bone from a wood duck.

Jennifer Andrews submitted the next photo. She snagged this peaceful scene at Rocks State Park in Harford County.

Sheila Vikestad took this picture of barns from the Tollgate Trail.

Mathy Milling Downing shared this photo of two cats, Simba and Nala, staring down a "ferocious beast who had the nerve to trespass on our deck." The stand-off between the guard kitties and the squirrel lasted several minutes.

The last submission features a family who helped save a hiker. The 72-year-old man fell down a steep hill on Feb. 27 at Patapsco Valley State Park near Catonsville. The family helped the hiker back to the parking lot, called 911 and ran across the park to find the ranger.

The ranger took this picture of the rescuing family after medics cared for the man. From left to right, the photo shows Sam Pellerito, Mark Allbritton, Michelle Allbritton and Emma Pellerito.

That's all for this week's round-up. Keep an eye out for next week's gallery.

To participate, email your best picture to maryland@patch.com with the subject line "Photo Of The Week." Participants must also include this statement in their email:

"I, [insert name], took this picture, and I give Patch permission to publish it."

Don't forget to mention where you snapped the photo and tell us what's in the picture.

Please only submit photos that you took personally. Horizontal pictures are preferred.

Photos are due every Thursday at noon. We will post a story with a few of our favorites each Monday morning. The next photo round-up will go out on Monday, March 21.

Good luck!

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