Photo of Holley canal culvert earns honorable mention in annual contest
This photo of a sandstone culvert in Holley, taken by Russ Bosch of Holley, earned honorable mention in the annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest.
Press Release, Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
WATERFORD – Twelve images that capture the beauty and character of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor have been selected as winners of the 12th Annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest.
Winning images will be featured in the 2018 Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Calendar, which will be available for free in December. Winning photos can be viewed by clicking here.
“These outstanding images offer a snapshot of what makes this 500-mile ribbon of waterway connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes a national treasure,” said Bob Radliff, Erie Canalway Executive Director. “We hope they inspire people to protect and celebrate our unparalleled canal heritage.”
This photo that shows a tugboat at sunset in Fairport won a first place award in the photo contest. It was taken by Kathy Polino of Fairport.
Judges selected twelve winners from nearly 300 entries. First, second and third place photographs were chosen in each of four contest categories: Classic Canal, Along the Trail, On the Water, and Canal Communities. In addition, twelve photographs received an honorable mention.
This year’s winners include a strong showing from the greater Rochester area, including Fairport, Pittsford, Spencerport and Henrietta.
Free 2018 Erie Canalway calendars will be distributed starting December 1st throughout upstate New York. Locations where the calendars will be made available to the public will be posted in November at www.eriecanalway.org. Funding support for the calendar comes from the New York State Canal Corporation.
