Madison County Photo Contest Images 2017

Board Chairman John M. Becker asked the community to share photos that capture the history, beautiful scenic views, events and everyday life throughout Madison County. One winner from each Town and the City of Oneida received an original brass doorknob from the Madison County Courthouse embossed with the County Seal and the year MDCCCVI (1806) along with a calendar that includes all of the winning photos. Second place and honorable mention photo submissions received an Images of Madison County calendar also. Select photos will be framed for display in the County Office Building and shared on the County website and Facebook page. 

Congratulations and thank you to all of those that shared their photos and talents with Madison County!

First Place Photos

  1. 1 Photograph of a mother sheep with two lambs in a pasture, taken by Troy Bishopp for Kim Armani Sheep.
  2. 2 Photograph of Chapman Park during a thunderstorm, showing dark storm clouds over the park and dramatic lighting, taken by William Shoop.
  3. 3 Photograph of a windmill silhouetted against a large super moon in the night sky, taken by Louis Desimone.
  4. 4 Winter photograph of a covered bridge spanning Beaver Creek, surrounded by bare trees and snow, taken by Lindsey Plows.
  5. 5 Photograph of a yellow and orange vintage tractor parked under a leafy tree in front of a large red barn at Rend-Cach Farm, taken by Brooke Nassimos.
  6. 6 Photograph of the Bouckville Antique Show items taken by Jacqueline Johnson
  7. 7 Photograph of cascading water flowing into the 1891 stone tunnel beneath the former New York Ontario and Western Railway, taken by Anna Morgan.
  8. 8 Photograph of two children running a lemonade stand at the Firemans Fair Lemonade and Cuddles Fundraiser, with a decorated booth and donation sign, taken by Brenda Sutherland.
  9. 9 Lakeside photograph of Lakeland Park Pier extending over calm water with a partly cloudy sky, taken by Brooke Ryan.
  10. 10 Winter landscape photograph of rolling farmland hills with bare trees and muted tones, taken by Steve Ratliff
  11. 11 Photograph of participants marching in the 2017 Memorial Day Parade, taken by Frank Valentino.
  12. 12 Photograph of a rainy fall day overlooking Lebanon Road, with colorful autumn leaves and fog creating a soft, muted atmosphere, taken by Templar Rhys.
  13. 13 Photograph of sunrise over a cornfield with vibrant oranges, reds, and yellows in the sky, taken by Shana Rowan.
  14. 14 Photograph from the 25th Annual Peterboro Civil War Weekend showing a man dressed in a Civil War-era uniform and hat, taken by Mark Miller.
  15. 15 Close-up photograph of an onion resting on a parking lot ground surface, taken by Serina Holston.
  16. 16 Photograph of an American flag on a dock at Leland Pond, with a cloudy sky and its reflection in the still water, taken by Melissa Lynch.

Second Place Photos

  1. 1 Photograph of a truck decorated with pumpkins and corn stalks, surrounded by additional pumpkins with a red barn in the background, taken by Robin Mead.
  2. 2 Photograph of the Canal Museum situated alongside a canal, with clouds in the sky reflecting on the calm canal water, taken by Mike Allen.
  3. 3 Photograph of an old rusted wheel resting on rocks, with hop vines growing and wrapping around it, taken by Donna Keene.
  4. 4 Photograph of Chittenango Falls cascading over rocky cliffs surrounded by lush greenery, taken by Christin Barrett.
  5. 5 Photograph of a sunset with bright pink, purple, and yellow hues lighting up the sky, silhouetting black trees in the foreground, taken by Ashley Snyder.
  6. 6 Photograph of a baby deer resting quietly, partially hidden among colorful wildflowers in a field, taken by Pete Walrod.
  7. 7 Photograph looking upward at barren tree branches against a clear blue sky, taken by Jaiden Degear.
  8. 8 Winter photograph of the Chenango Canal with trees iced over, taken by Alice Jones.
  9. 9 Winter photograph of Oxbow Park showing a snow-covered pavilion surrounded by bare trees, taken by Shannon Nirelli.
  10. 10 Close-up photograph of a tree squirrel sitting on a branch during autumn, with distant trees and a pond or stream visible in the background, taken by Gina Medeiros.
  11. 11 Photograph of a field filled with yellow buttercup flowers illuminated by the soft light of a rising sun, taken by John Mulroy.
  12. 12 Photograph of two young children wearing sun hats sitting on a bench by a pond at Cazenovia Art Park, watching for bullfrogs, taken by Brittany Pfohl.
  13. 13 Photograph of cows grazing in a field along East Mile Strip Road, with windmills visible in the distant background, taken by Troy Bishopp.
  14. 14 Winter photograph of a deteriorating red building on a horse farm along Route 46 North, surrounded by snow-covered trees and ground, taken by Rhonda Bravick.
  15. 15 Photograph of a horse standing in a field filled with bright yellow flowers along Jentzen Road, taken by Robert Cook.
  16. 16 Photograph of larch and apple trees displaying vibrant fall colors, taken by Erica Along.

Honorable Mention

  1. 1 After the Winter Photograph of a snow-covered road lined with trees iced over after a winter storm, with soft morning light coming from the left side, taken by Eric Louis. by Eric Louis
  2. 2 Winter photograph of the Oneida Community Mansion House covered in snow, surrounded by bare trees under an overcast sky, taken by Kipp Hicks.
  3. 3 Photograph of Canadian geese flying away over a foggy stream in sub-zero weather, taken by Robert Shoemaker.
  4. 4 Night photograph of the super moon shining brightly over Lakeport, its light reflecting across the water with silhouettes of trees along the shore, taken by Lori Phelps.
  5. 5 Photograph of Madison Hall, the original county courthouse in Morrisville, showcasing historic architecture under a clear sky, taken by Stella King.
  6. 6 Photograph of a Holstein cow named Sue looking directly at the camera, with farm buildings, silos, and a large hill in the background, taken at Coon Acres Farm by Chelsey Mahany.
  7. 7 Photograph of a bald eagle standing on Indian Opening Road, with the road and surrounding natural landscape visible, taken by Jacqueline Johnson.