The Association for Conservation of Recreational and Natural Spaces, Inc. -- ACORNS -- announced the winners of its second black and white nature photography contest.
Top honors went to Mark Kulikowski, of Byron, for his photo titled “Butterfly," a close-up of a Monarch butterfly on milkweed blossoms.
“I took the photo while at the park for a family reunion," Kulikowski said. "I go to the park often with my family.”
Second Place went to George Squires, also of Byron, for “Winter in the Park,” a photo capturing the majesty of the park in winter.
Honorable Mention went to Peggy Tirrell, of Avon, for “Through the Trees II” and to Kulikowski for his photo titled “Frog."
The winners were selected by a panel of judges, including Jim Taillie, president of ACORNS.
“We were impressed with the quality of the entries," Taillie said. "The photos truly reveal the beauty and diversity in the Genesee County parks. Our panel of judges had a difficult time choosing the winners.”
The contest encourages visitors to enjoy Genesee County parks. Photographers were required to submit photos that were taken at either the Genesee County Park and Forest in East Bethany or the DeWitt Recreation Area in Batavia.
The winning photos are displayed at the Nature Center in the Genesee County Park and Forest and are available for viewing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from noon to 4 p.m. on weekends as staff and volunteers are available.
The Nature Center is located at 11095 Bethany Center Road, East Bethany. All photos can be also viewed on-line at: http://acorns.shutterfly.com/pictures.
For more information contact Julia Garver at 343-8514 or jagarver@yahoo.com, or go to http://acorns.shutterfly.com/.
ACORNS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit volunteer organization formed to support the Genesee County parks by assisting with environmental programs and park maintenance, offering recreational opportunities and promoting the parks. Call 344-1122 for more information.
