A total of 135 spectacular shots were submitted for the 10th annual Lake Erie Photo Contest.
Winners in three categories were announced recently during a ceremony at the Lake Erie Center.
The contest’s theme, “The Nature of Our Region: From Oak Openings to Maumee Bay,” invited photography enthusiasts to submit up to three shots featuring nature scenes throughout northwest Ohio.
First-place winners received a $25 prize, and the best of show honoree took home $100. Entries are on display in the lobby of the Lake Erie Center.
Listed by category, the winners are:
• Best of Show — Eric Crowther;
• Adult — Phil Cogar;
• Teen (13 to 18 years old) — Eric Crowther; and
• Youth (7 to 12 years old) — Jessica Watts.
“We look forward to seeing the amazing submissions for this contest every year,” said Rachel Lohner, education program manager for the Lake Erie Center. “Local photographers explore our wonderful region and capture cool aspects of nature to share.”
Eric Crowther won Best of Show for this photo of a great blue heron.
Phil Cogar took top honors in the adult category with this shot.
Eric Crowther also won first place in the teen category with this photo of a muskrat.
Jessica Watts placed first in the youth category with this photo taken at Maumee Bay State Park.
