2018 Photo Contest Winners
Summer Morning on Lake Ontario by Sharon Gavenda 
Blue Heron taking flight by Ann Kimmel 
St. Mary’s Sandstone and Glass by Kellie Hurrell 
Father’s Day Morning by Bob Boccaccio
We are pleased to announce the winning photographs of the 2018 Orleans County Tourism Photo Contest!
- “Summer Morning on Lake Ontario” by Sharon Gavenda
- “Blue Heron” by Ann Kimmel
- “St. Mary’s Sandstone & Glass” by Kellie Hurrell
- “Father’s Day Morning” by Bob Boccaccio (honorable mention and cover photo)
Judging was tough as there were 45 images that captured the essence of Orleans County – including 11 sunsets, landscapes, wildlife and architecture. A jury of 11 ranked their top 10 picks with the following criteria to consider:
- Does the subject have a Tourism draw? Is this an interesting attraction worth traveling to? Is it current?
- Quality: Is the photographer skilled in using interesting design elements such as depth-of-field, perspective, texture, symmetry or contrast? Is this image “Magazine Cover Worthy”?
- “Only in the OC”: Is the image iconic to Orleans County or could this picture be taken anywhere? Does it represent Orleans County’s character?
- The WOW Factor: Does the image spark a positive emotion in you?
- The I-GOT-IT! Factor: Was the photographer in the right place at the right time?
Photographer’s identities were not disclosed to the judges. Results were based on responses the judges ranking the images from 1 to 10 and the highest score determined this year’s winners.
Thank you to all the photographers that submitted their works!
