16TH ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST : CLASSICS

Capturing the classic Southern California image was the challenge for entrants in this year’s Los Angeles Times Magazine photo contest. The winning photos shown here were selected from more than 1,500 pictures whose subjects included pets, Rose Parade floats and, of course, sunsets, kids and beaches. The top four photographers received cash prizes of $1,500, $750, $500 and $250. The contest was judged by members of the magazine staff.