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Winning images of the 2024 Canalway Photo Contest

By Damon Fletcher,

1 days ago

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has announced the winners of its 19th annual photo contest!

After a total of 329 entries, judges selected first, second and third place winners in four contest categories as well as 12 honorable mentions.

Photos selected in the Canal Communities category:

1st Place

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=21VmaN_0w1ySTZI00 — Fairport Lift Bridge (Sarah Woodams, Pittsford)

2nd Place

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2CCm6l_0w1ySTZI00 — Old Mills on the Mohawk (John Wilcox, Herkimer)

3rd Place

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1sml8l_0w1ySTZI00 — Boom Go the Fireworks (Jeff Tracy, Lockport)

Photos selected from the Classic Canal category:

1st Place

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4E1t6b_0w1ySTZI00 — Heron Stands Watch at Lock E5 (Zachary Baum, Rexford)

2nd Place

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3uKe7q_0w1ySTZI00 — Star Trails (Daniel Quarto, Albion)

3rd Place

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4c1RU8_0w1ySTZI00

Photos selected from the On the Water category:

1st Place

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=279Is7_0w1ySTZI00 — Bridge Transport (Neil Ferguson, North Tonawanda)

2nd Place

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0iZC1g_0w1ySTZI00 — Summer Night Boating (Charles Cappellino, Seneca Falls)

3rd Place

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=09F2Um_0w1ySTZI00 — A Romantic Walk (Dave Warner, Little Falls)

Photos selected from the Along the Trail category:

1st Place

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1Pw1T0_0w1ySTZI00 — Ava & Knox (Amy Zounes, Clifton Park)

2nd Place

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=22rgRU_0w1ySTZI00 — Intersections (Stephen Abbey, Williamsville)

3rd Place

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1mEtFv_0w1ySTZI00 — Fall Morning (Patricia F. Clancy, Schoharie)

There were also 12 honorable mentions from a field of 329 entries. You can view all of the selected photos from 2024 and prior contests here .

Winning images will be featured in the 2025 Erie Canalway Bicentennial Calendar.

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