Amateur Photographers Put on a Great Show at the Andover Public Library

The Andover Public Library hosted a Fall Photography Contest this past month. A total of 154 photos were entered by amateur photographers local to the Pymatuning Valley and some as far away as Cleveland and Pittsburgh. The photographers had ten categories to choose from, with an option to submit one photo to each category. Youth submissions were limited to one photo in total. The photos were on display throughout the Andover Public Library from October 4th through the 22nd.

Best in Show was awarded to Gus Saikaly and his submission into the “Scenic” category. The “Scenic” category was the most popular category, with “Black and White” and “Plants, Trees, and Flowers” following closely behind in the number of submissions. A new category, “Hats”, was added this year and had some creative entries.

A Fall 2022 Photography Show is already in the works. Amateur photographers are encouraged to check the library website and social media for details sometime next summer. The library website is www.andover.lib.oh.us.

“Speaking with first-time participants, this was a great way to show off their talents and be seen by others who share their same passion. It was heartwarming to see the turnout of participants and support for this event.” Sheila Privett, Program Coordinator.

 

Thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations to the winners! 

Best of Show

Scenic #97 Gus Saikaly                  

Animal Category

1^st Annette McCloskey                  

2^nd  Jo Anne Tressler                       

3^rd Beth Sito                                       

Honorable Mention        Amy Jenick         

Black and White

1^st Jo Anne Tressler         

2^nd Darlene Herbster     

3^rd Cheryl Wynn 

           Honorable Mention        Denise Desiderio             

Youth

1^st Mika Poff                     

2^nd Morgan Poff                               

Hats

1^st Mark Haas                    

2^nd Marianna Branch      

3^rd Doris Lantz                   

Honorable Mention        Darlene Herbster            

Plants, Trees & Flowers

1^st Doris Lantz                   

2^nd Beth Sito                      

3^rd Annett McCloskey    

Honorable Mention        Denise Desiderio             

Pymatuning

1^st Darlene Herbster      

2^nd Annette McCloskey

3^rd Doris Lantz                   

Honorable Mention        Rachel Brockett               

Architecture

1^st Mark Haas                    

2^nd Doris Lantz                  

3^rd Gus Saikaly                  

Honorable Mention        Cheryl Wynn     

Scenic

1^st Amy Jenick                   

2^nd Gus Saikaly                  

3^rd Joan Chapman           

Honorable Mention        Annette McCloskey       

Fall Foods

1^st Beth Sito                       

2^nd Daniel Hall                   

3^rd Amy Jenick                  

Honorable Mention        Denise Desiderio             

In the Library

1^st Denise Desiderio       

2^nd Amy Jenick                  

3^rd Dawn Bechtel             

Honorable Mention        Lonnie Turner