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Virginia Photo Contest Results: See Our Favorites

If you're looking to take a day trip or weekend getaway, these photos might give you some inspiration.

One winner will receive a prize from the Virginia Patch photo contest, but we all can enjoy the beautiful photos your neighbors submitted.

Readers were entered for a $50 e-gift card sending Patch photos of their favorite places around Virginia. Congrats to the winner, Jeff Rosenberg.

You didn't disappoint with your photo submissions. From views of the mountains to the waterfront and wildlife in action, here are some of our favorites:

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An amazing panoramic view of the Weems waterfront by Christa Brittell

It's hard to beat the beauty of Shenandoah National Park. Photo by Jennifer Rivera

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A view of Alexandria at dusk from DC, by Julio B

Kelli H's photo of Cascade Falls in Pembroke might convince us to take a trip.

A green heron catches a snack. Photo taken along Mount Vernon Trail south of Daingerfield Island in Alexandria by Pam Warburton

Add seeing a sunrise in a rural setting to your list. Photo taken by Enrique Pisfil Tejon in Leesburg

Christmas morning in Shenandoah County by Michelle Sortzi

A stunning scene at Great Falls National Park by Jeff Rosenberg

If you miss winter, here's Old Town Alexandria in the snow by Juliette Kopp

Jennifer Katac of Manassas Park took this incredible butterfly photo at Green Springs Gardens.

The view from James Madison's home in Orange County isn't bad at all. Photo by Jean Ross

Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge is vibrant with color in the fall, by Nadine Blot

Here's spring in Ashburn in comparison. Photo by Lisa Berretta

And we'll end with a fun one...ā€œAnother day, another awardā€ by Carol James at Alexandria's St. Patrick's Day Parade

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