Wow…over 90 entries and the choices were difficult.
Judge Ralph Sexton picked the top five and an anonymous committee picked 11 additional photographs as worthy of recognition. Another 15 pictures could easily have been added to these lists, because this year’s photographic entries were outstanding.
The show opening will be November 13th at the Bank of America, 50 Genesee Street in the village of New Hartford at 5PM.
There will be a people’s choice award vote at the opening.
If you submitted an entry and would like to speak to the judge, Ralph Sexton has agreed to be available at the show’s opening.
As always, your comments are encouraged and appreciated.

1st Place * ” Empire State Apple ” Laurie Saunders • Sauquoit

2nd Place • ” Week’s End ” Luke Emrich • Whitesboro

3rd Place • ” Galvanized Beauty ” D the Shadowman • New Hartford

Honorable Mention • ” The Last Sunflower ” Michael Loveric • Remsen

Honorable Mention • ” Skull and Horse “ Wendy Barrett • Leonardsville

Special Recognition • ” Deb Miller Pumpkin Race Launch ”
E. Lawrence Budro • Richfield Springs

Special Recognition • ” Nature’s Symphony “ Garvis DiLauro

Special Recognition • ” Looking, Watching & Waiting ” Jan Coffin • Whitesboro

Special Recognition • ” Greater Heigl ” Claudette Ferrone • Deerfield

Special Recognition • ” Fishing on the West Canada ” • Craig Liddle • Poland

Special Recognition • ” Gateway to the Adirondacks “ Janette Liddle • Poland

Special Recognition • Angela Lisandrelli • Whitesboro

Special Recognition • Eric Mishalanie • Utica

Special Recognition • ” Soap Box Derby ” Barbara M Swartwout • New Hartford

Special Recognition • ” Time ” Alice Virden-Speer • Hamilton

Special Recognition • ” Wiener Dog ” Jenny Snyder • Chadwicks
Congratulations to all who entered. The full collection of photographs captures the essence of Central New York.