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2nd Place
3rd Place
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Theme: Adventure

 

Algonquin Wildlife Photo Contest
WINNERS ANNOUNCED, FRIDAY JULY 17TH 2011 
Greetings!

After much deliberation our judges have announced our winners.  Everyone of our judges commented on how hard a decision it was with so many great photos entered into our Algonquin Wildlife Photo Contest.  We're also listing several honorable mentions the specific judges liked a lot too.

If you want to see all the photos entered in the contest you can see the full screen slide show here.
1st place winner Moose
Rutting Bull by Steve Elms

1st Place "Rutting Bull" 


All of our judges liked this photo by Steve Elms entitled Rutting Bull.

Steve is a long time photo contest participant, although he's placed in the winning circle in the past I do believe this is his very first 1st place win, congratulations Steve.

Steve is also hosting some photography work shops in Algonquin Park this fall.
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Steve Elms wins
Win an Ultimate Algonquin Park Canoe Trip!
*3 day - 2 person - Ultimate Canoe Trip Package - $603.28*
2nd place "Campsite Visitor"
photo contest winner
Campsite Visitor: American Martin at Mew Lake by James Bekkers

Another popular pick with our judges, this little American Martin was captured at his campsite on Mew lake by James Bekkers. 

We've had several photos of American Pine Martin's over the years, entered into our photo contest.   One mammal that most don't associate with Algonquin Park and one of our more photogenic ones.

Congratulations to James Bekkers, you've won
a Four (4) day ultra light canoe rental from our Oxtongue Lake, Huntsville, or Lake Opeongo locations.  Algonquin Outfitters rents mostly Swift Canoes including feather weight Carbon models.  Make your Algonquin Park trip enjoyable with a feather weight canoe.
3rd place
Innocent by Kerry Hayden
3rd Place "Innocent" 

One of my favorite photos from the contest.  This little guy just has such an Innocent look on his little face, truly living up to Kerry's title.

Kerry wins a
Four (4) day kayak rental from our Oxtongue Lake, Huntsville, Lake Opeongo locations.  Pick from touring, recreational, or even whitewater kayak.

Congratulations Kerry.



 

Badger Paddles Best Photo Winner
Hoof'n It Across the Water by Greg Harrigan,
Badgers Best Winner

We had a special honorable mention presented by our good friends at Badger Paddles
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The reason we picked this photo first is because it reminds me of the old school way of taking pictures. It is a moment, captured in time, by a park visitor, who snapped the shot from far away. There is nothing fancy about it. The shot is natural, not cropped or Photoshopped and it reminds me of my childhood and the fond memories I have from that time. It is also taken from a distance that shows respect for nature and the space they need from us to go about their survival within the park - with minimal stress or human interference."

Greg Harrigan is presented with the Badger's Best prize package consisting of a Badger Souvenir Paddle and necklace.

 

Congratulations to all our winners, we have several more honorable mentions on in the online Gallery for the Photo Contest.

 

Our next photo contest starts on Aug 1st and will have the theme: "Sunny Days", so let's hope for lots of sunny days this summer. 

We will also be hosting a new Video Contest this summer too so stay tuned for those contests and keep your camera handy.