Really? In the RAIN? I do not want to vacation on Mackinac on a rainy day. What's there to do then, sit in your hotel and watch tv?

Yolanda... surprise! It rains in Michigan. It's true - no one wishes for rain on vacation. I went to Hawaii a few years ago and the first three days we were there it rained... alot. Did I stay in the hotel and watch TV? No way! I went out and explored and guess what... I saw rainbows! Never let a little rain stop you from having fun - you'll miss out on some great moments!

I hope you have a prettier time too than this picture represents, as Mackinac a gloomy and dismal and gray place.

No one is kidding you. It is pretty much amateurs sending in their photos to a community website for fun. Quit being such a flatliner.

That is a very rude thing to say. Obviously this person isn't a professional photographer... but that doesn't mean they can't capture a great Michigan moment. The rules clearly state you don't need to be a pro. It's a fun contest for everyone.

I think it is a very interesting image. It tells a story... which is what it's all about. My advice to you is if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.

I agree with A.W. This is too gloomy. I wouldn't wish rainy days for vacationers on Mackinac. In fact, I went there one weekend and the entire time was ruined because of rain and I could have sat home for the whole weekend inside instead my trip was not good. It is disrespectful too for people telling AW to not say anything. I respect opinions. The photo is not a winner, and should not have been selected. Who wishes for a rainy day on Mackinac?

I respect opinions as well. But there is a thing called tact. There isn't any reason to be rude to someone. You could find a nicer way to give feedback - or if you don't like it you can also keep it to yourself. The first thing we learn growing up in school and church is treat others the way you want to be treated. This image meant something to the person who posted it and she obviously loves it enough to show it off. There isn't any reason to rip it apart. This isn't a National Geographic photo contest. It's supposed to be fun... not a means to bring people down.

I agree with you that no one wants rain on their vacation... but if life gives you lemons make lemonaide.

Holly, you are rude. You may not like other people's opinion but telling them not to say anything because you don't find it nice....who made YOU queen?

No Yolanda, I am not rude. I didn't say you couldn't express your opinion. I'm saying that you can give feedback without completely ripping someone apart. I very much respect everyone's right to have an opinion. I just think that the way it was done was too harsh. How would you feel if someone criticized something creative that you did and were proud of in a way that was purely hateful? Also - if you fully read my comment - I didn't say "don't say anything"... I said you don't have to be rude and completely negative. If he thinks he knows something more about photography that would make the image better... he could offer tips on composition etc. He could point out what could have been done for better exposure. I NEVER said I was a queen... but clearly you think that you are better than everyone and that you and AW are entitled to hurt people's feelings without regard.

Holly, you DID write "don't say anything" in your comment here dated July 23, at 1:03 p.m.

Stephanie.... I said you can give feedback in a nicer way. I did say don't say anything if you are going to be mean. "My advice to you is if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all." and "You could find a nicer way to give feedback - or if you don't like it you can also keep it to yourself."

Please don't take pieces of what I said and twist it out of context.

There is so much more to give us happiness than what the weather happens to be doing in that moment. I love this photo. The way there is bright, vivid points of light along the damp street and sidewalk--the reflection offers such a interesting contrast.

Hi Mary, I'm guessing you are a Novi Patch reader. Thanks for your question. We have Patches in many cities in Southeast Michigan and this contest runs on sites in each of those cities. Our weekly prizes come from businesses all over the area. This week's just happens to be from Troy.