7th Annual Photo Contest
Categories: Landscapes, River Towns, Susquehanna Adventures, and Youth
Entry period: 2017
Traveling Gallery Locations
2018
August/September – Wyoming County Cultural Center at the Dietrich Theatre
October – Columbia Crossing River Trail Center
November – (Scenes & Sips) Appalachian Brewing Company ; Susquehanna Life Magazine
December – Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre, Inc.
2019
January/February – Susquehanna University Blough-Weis Library
March – TBD
April – PA Capitol Building, East Wing Rotunda
May – The Kind Cafe
June – Avenue 209 Coffee House
Winners
The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership (SGP) is pleased to announce the winners of the 7th Annual Susquehanna Greenway Photo Contest, Treasured Towns and Landscapes of the Susquehanna.
Entries from all across the state poured in during the five month contest, which ran from April 2018 to June 2018. Contest categories included Treasured Landscapes, Treasured River Towns, Susquehanna Adventures, and a Youth Category for young photographers under 18 years old.
Please note, the following images are displayed in accordance to a limited license awarded to the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership by the photographers. All copyrights to these images are reserved by the noted photographer. Do not duplicate or reproduce these images without the written consent of the given photographer.
Grand Prize and 1st Place Winner: Robert E. Dawson Jr.
Category: Landscape
Location: Marietta, PA
Story Behind the Shot: Shocks Mills Bridge is a railroad bridge that crosses between the Mt. Wolf & Marietta area. The bridge has stood since 1905, however in 1972 Hurricane Agnes damaged the middle section, which was ultimately replaced. The ends of the bridge remain the same as originally constructed. We almost missed this sunset because of the long hike to the bridge, but it was worth it!
2nd Place Winner: Rita Kurtz
Category: Landscape
Location: Hummels Wharf, PA
Story Behind the Shot: While kayaking on the Susquehanna River in Hummels Wharf, I decided to go through the inlet between the islands. About halfway through I saw a deer along the shore of the island. To my surprise it decided to cross the water right in front of me. Luckily I had my camera ready to take a photo and was able to capture the image.
3rd Place Winner: Rita Kurtz
Category: Landscape
Location: Selinsgrove, PA
Story Behind the Shot: I love to get out in the kayak and see the beauty along the Susquehanna River.
1st Place Winner: Rita Kurtz
Category: River Towns
Location: Hummels Wharf, PA
Story Behind the Shot: This was the amazing fireworks display celebrating the 4th of July at the Susquehanna Valley Country Club in Hummels Wharf, PA.
2nd Place Winner: Sally Bair
Category: River Towns
Location: Elizabethtown, PA
Story Behind the Shot: It was a pleasure to be a part of the re-raising of the Star Barn; a true Greenway treasure.
3rd Place Winner: Michael Sheely
Category: River Towns
Location: Columbia, PA
Story Behind the Shot: As I was headed to the Columbia River Park via RT441, I noticed the beautiful sunset casting a bright glow on the houses along the RT30E ramp. I pulled over at the top of RT441 South and snapped this pic.
1st Place Winner: Ronald Metzger
Category: Susquehanna Adventures
Location: Montgomery, PA
Story Behind the Shot: While kayaking with my brother on the West Branch of the Susquehanna River below the Montgomery bridge, he spotted a turtle that then disappeared. While he was reflecting on the scene, I photographed him from behind. When reviewing the picture, I discovered the turtle had stealthily resurfaced behind him and was also in the picture.
2nd Place Winner: George Hendershot
Category: Susquehanna Adventures
Location: Williamsport, PA
Story Behind the Shot: This was taken on my first real kayaking adventure with my wife and friend. It was a very relaxing and sunny day as we entered a small area where a sliver of the river travels around the south side of a small island. I took this photo within that area, and I was amazed when we came upon the view of the backwards C-shaped trees and its reflections when I reviewed it later. Although I was disappointed I did not have better camera gear with me that day, I was excited to have something to capture the beauty of the moment. This was the most enjoyable part of that day on the Susquehanna River.
3rd Place Winner: Emily Hontz
Category: Susquehanna Adventures
Location: Williamsport, PA
Story Behind the Shot: Always a summer favorite – our family enjoys taking a trip on the Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat. On this particular evening, we enjoyed a dinner cruise. My son, Asher (pictured), loved watching the wheel turn and seeing all the sights along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River.
1st Place Winner: Tess Becket
Category: Youth
Location: Airville, PA
Story Behind the Shot: This was taken on a family photography outing; we had many fun shots!
2nd Place Winner: Sarah Roach
Category: Youth
Location: Columbia, PA
Story Behind the Shot: I took this shot at the beginning of summer after a weekend spent on one of the islands. We were coming back to shore and were lucky enough to catch a beautiful sunset.
3rd Place Winner: Liz Bottorf
Category: Youth
Location: Port Trevorton, PA
Story Behind the Shot: On the way home from an annual family trip to Maryland, I stopped along US 11/15 to take a shot of the fragile ice breaking apart on the Susquehanna.
Honorable Mention Winner: Bonita McDowell
Category: People’s Choice
Location: Lake Augusta, Sunbury, PA
Story Behind the Shot: “Our family loves to boat, and we enjoy many activities on the River. Water Skiing is one of them! We also tube, and this summer we will be trying wake boarding!”
Hundreds of the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership’s Facebook friends voted for this honorable mention image to be named People’s Choice and included in the Traveling Gallery.