Trace Meek's iPhone Photo Captures Florida Backyard Summer Memory

Trace Meek, a Florida resident, took a photograph titled 'Summer Fun' on his iPhone 14 Pro in 2024, which has been featured as his best phone picture. The image captures his wife Lauren with their dog Harvey, a braque français, on her lap, set against the vibrant colors of a pool raft. The photo was taken during a 4th of July celebration in their backyard in Belleair Bluffs, Florida, where friends and family had gathered. Meek and his wife have spent the last 10 years cultivating their backyard, which they describe as their 'happy place,' complete with oak trees, a tree swing, a circular path, and a pool with three water fountains. The backyard is a screen-free zone, with no iPads or TVs, and the family enjoys a nightly jump in the pool. Meek notes that the photo's composition—the angle of the dog, the hat, the cup, the tattoo on Lauren's foot, and the water's shapes—creates a moment that would be impossible to recreate. He appreciates the mysteriousness of Lauren's face being covered by her hat, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in the summertime memory. The photograph was taken on an iPhone 14 Pro and is part of the Mobile Photography Awards.