Press Release: NYS Canal Corporation, March 1, 1999

The New York State Canal Corporation is seeking the work of amateur and professional photographers as it conducts its first, statewide canal photo contest.

“We want to capture the beauty of the canal system as it is seen through the publics eye and lens,” said New York State Canal Corporation Chairman Howard E. Steinberg. “There are 524 miles of waterway and more than 220 miles of trail – each mile filled with breathtaking landscape and unique panoramic views.”

All ages are eligible and each entrant may submit up to three photos, which will be judged based on theme, creativity and overall technical quality. The owner of the winning photograph will receive $250. Twelve second-place contestants will each be awarded $150.

All thirteen photographs will be on display at the Canal Corporation booth at the New York State Fair from Aug. 26 to Labor Day, Sept. 6. The pictures will later be featured in the Year 2000 Canal System Calendar with the top-placing photograph as the calendar cover.

Snapshots may depict any season, along any one of the four canals of the New York State Canal System, including the Erie, Champlain, Cayuga-Seneca and Oswego canals. Photos taken in previous years may also be submitted.

To participate, each contestant must complete an official entry form and comply with the official rules of the contest. Each entry must be received by no later than Friday, July 16, 1999.

For an official entry package, call the New York State Canal Corporation toll-free at 1-800-4CANAL4 or visit their Canal Corporation website at www.canals.state.ny.us.