‘Winter Wonderland’ in Medina gets honorable mention in Canal photo contest
Peggy Barringer of Albion received an honorable mention in the annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest for her photo, “Winter Wonderland.” This is the area on the canal with the Medina Waterfalls and the Horan Road canal bridge.
The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has announced the winners of its 20th annual photo contest.
Peggy Barringer of Albion received an honorable mention for a wintry scene along the canal in Medina. It was the only photo in Orleans County recognized among 334 entries for the contest.
Judges select first, second, and third place winners in four contest categories as well as 12 honorable mentions.
“These award-winning images serve as a visual reminder of what makes New York’s canals distinctly beautiful and worth preserving,” said Bob Radliff, executive director of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. “Thank you to the talented photographers who submitted images and shared their perspectives on these extraordinary places.”
Winning images can be viewed online and will be featured in the 2026 Erie Canalway Calendar, available at no cost in libraries, visitor centers, and by request starting Dec. 1. Funding support for the calendar is provided by the NYS Canal Corporation and the National Park Service.
New York State Canal Corporation Director Brian U. Stratton said, “As we look ahead to our third century of operation, we are committed to celebrating canal-related arts and culture. These photographs, submitted by an ever-talented cadre of canal enthusiasts, embody some of the most beautiful aspects of our canals and support our mission.”
Winning photos can be viewed by clicking here.
Mark Maccio, of East Rochester won first place in the “Canal Communities” category for this photo of Schoen Place Twilight in Pittsford.
