Entries on display at Atglen Public Library

Those who would like to view the winning entries in the 2023 Octoraro Watershed Association (OWA) Photography Contest are invited to visit the Atglen Public Library (APL), 121 Main St., where the photos will be on display through the end of April. The traveling display will then move to the Oxford Library Company, 48 S. Second St.

The results of the photography contest were announced during the OWA's annual membership meeting held on March 23 at Britain Hill Venue & Vineyard, Quarryville.

Approximately 60 people attended the event, where the Patrick Fasano Photography Contest results were announced and displayed. "(Fasano) was a valued member of the Octorara Watershed Association, and he passed away two years ago," noted Chotty Sprenkle, OWA contest organizer. "We have dedicated this photo contest in his memory in perpetuity."

The OWA received more than 30 photographs, entered by 15 participants. The photographs were judged by professional photographer Shelli McKenna of McKenna Moments Photography, Gap.

"The photos captured the scenic landscapes, wildlife and agriculture activities that make the Octoraro watershed so special," said Sprenkle at the event.

She noted that the Trailcam entries are always noteworthy. This year, a coyote was captured on the camera of Rupert Rossetti from Port Deposit, Md.

As part of the annual contest, amateur photographers were invited to submit photos taken in the watershed area. Photos were entered and judged in four categories: Wildlife, Landscapes, Trailcam and, new this year, Agriculture.

A Best of Show honor is also awarded. This year, that honor was presented to Anita Bower of Nottingham.

The following were the contest winners in the Wildlife category: Mona Steinhauer, Lancaster, first place; Donna McCool, Cochranville, second place; and Leah Kline, Kirkwood, third place.

Winners in the Landscapes division were the following: Brian Van Gilder, Atglen, first place; Esther Knapicius, Parkesburg, second place; and Rupert Rossetti, Port Deposit, Md., third place. Rossetti was also the winner in the Trailcam category.

Winners in the Agriculture division were Mary Lois Kreider, Kirkwood, first place; Liz Kindig, Drumore, second place; and Donna McCool, Cochranville, third place.

The People's Choice Award, which is chosen the night of the membership meeting by those in attendance with no names attached to any photograph, was presented to Sprenkle.

Those who are interested in housing the photo display at their indoor public space or business are asked to contact Sprenkle at 484-888-5416.