Life in the Finger Lakes - The magazine that re-introduces its readers to this special New York State region each passing season

The magazine that re-introduces its readers
to this special New York State region each passing season

The Tenth Annual
Life in the Finger Lakes Photography Contest

It’s difficult to believe that we’re already celebrating 10 years of the photography contest. It seems like we held the first one just yesterday. In that time, we’ve probably perused over 10,000 photographs.

There’s been a steady migration from a majority of submitted print photographs in 2002 to photograph prints accompanied by the digital version this year. Digital cameras have enabled many people interested in photography to really pursue their passion without spending a lot of extra money on prints.

We’ve also received more digital photographs that have been significantly altered using
computer software. That is why for the first time this year, we’re presenting an exhibition category for digitally altered photos. We feel strongly that they have their place in the contest presentation, yet it would be unfair for these same photos to compete against the traditional photos for the grand prize.

Geneva on the Lake Villa and Resort is a sponsor again this year, providing wonderful
getaway packages to the winners of the grand prize and first place in both color and black
and white.

– Mark Stash, Editor

Grand Prize
Seneca Harbor winter – Watkins Glen
Gary DeMuynck • Dundee