Western Mountain Photography Show winners announced

PHOTO: Jen Hickey with her winning image “Swirling for Peace,” second place in the Color Division. (RFA staff photo)

RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts has announced the winners in the Western Mountain Photography Show on display at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St.
The theme of the exhibit is “Reflections.” The winners were recognized at an awards reception Sept. 12.
The winners of the juried exhibit each received a cash award and ribbon. They are:
Best in Show: “Deer Reflection” by Laura Zamfirescu.
Black & White Division – First Place: “Jordan Pond” by Rex Holsapple; Second Place: “A Moment of …” by Wess Connally; Third Place: “Cypress in Fog” by Rex Holsapple.
Color Division – First Place: “Spencers” by Eric Johnsen; Second Place: “Swirling for Peace” by Jen Hickey; Third Place: “Autumn Island, Cupsuptic” by Isaac Crabtree.
The exhibit will remain on display through the weekend of Oct. 10, Indigenous Peoples Day weekend. Throughout the duration of the exhibit, all visitors are invited to cast one vote for their favorite image. At the conclusion of the show, the one with the most votes will receive the People’s Choice Award. There are 46 images in the exhibit from 17 different artists. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.

Laura Zamfirescu with son Mark and Best in Show winning image, “Deer Reflection.” (RFA staff photo)
Wess Connally, winner of second place in the Black & White Division with “A Moment of …” (RFA staff photo)
Isaac Crabtree shown with his image “Autumn Island, Cupsuptic,” winner of third place in the Color Division. (RFA staff photo)