Environmental Photography To Be Showcased At Public Library

BINGHAMTON, NY - The Broome County Environmental Management Council's (EMC) 2008 Joyce K. L. Smith Environmental Photography Show & Competition winning and honorable mention photographs will be exhibited at the Broome County Public Library, 185 Court Street, downtown Binghamton, from May 7 through June 27. The public is invited to attend an opening reception and awards ceremony in the second floor exhibit gallery Wednesday, May 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

The show and competition portrays all aspects of Broome County's natural and cultural environments captured through the eyes of citizens. The EMC received 356 entries from 142 amateur photographers in the following five (5) categories: Wildlife; Plantlife; Natural Landscape; Cultural Landscape; and People in Action. Competition judges selected one winner, the best overall submission from a local high school student and up to five honorable mentions in each category for recognition. Fifty-one local high school students submitted work in the competition.

Prizes were furnished by the following competition and show sponsors: Garland Gallery, Che Bella Fine Framing, Beveled Edge, Silver Image Photographics, and Tuthill's Photo.

Now in its twelfth year, the show and competition honors the late Joyce K.L. Smith, a local environmental and political activist. Her family established a Memorial Fund in 1999 to advance the EMC's environmental education efforts. Donations to the Fund are always welcome and appreciated.

The EMC is Broome County government's citizen environmental advisory group. For information about the Show & Competition or for EMC membership information please contact the EMC at 607.778.2116, weekdays. The Broome County Public Library hours are 9am - 8 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 9 am – 5 pm, Fridays and Saturdays.

Published Date: 04-09-2008