2006 Photography Contest Winners

When it comes to natural beauty, the Finger Lakes region is never in short supply, so when we asked our readers to send in their favorite shots from the area, the response was amazing. Although it was a difficult task, our judges were able to narrow it down and choose the photos that truly captured the spirit and splendor of the Finger Lakes. Congratulations to our winners!

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Grand Prize


Frosty Morning at Green Lakes State Park
Phillip Bonn • Fayetteville

Color



First Place
Barn Bird Invasion, Schuyler County
Mike Kane • Binghamton




Second Place
Great Blue Heron Fishing at Montezuma Wildlife Refuge
Mike Mulberry • Williamson

Third Place
Letchworth State Park
Sharon Woodruff • Alfred Station

Black & White



First Place
Misty Waterfalls
Matthew Champlin • Elbridge



Second Place
A Day After High Waves on Cayuga Lake
Mildred Utech • Trumansburg



Third Place
Two Horses, Two Trees
Bob Gates • Jamesville

Honorable Mention



Keuka Lake Grapes – Barrington, New York
Gregg Cole • Fairport



Country Church in Northern Tioga County
Richard P. Ruswick • Ithaca



We Can Breathe Under Here
Nancy Peek • Penn Yan



Icicles and Footprints – Cortland County
Nancy Lise Amerault • Jordan