For the second annual Frame the Bay we invited folks to send us their best images of Casco Bay and the watershed. More than 150 photographs from 50 photographers poured into our inboxes. It was evident how much Casco Bay means to these photographers. We were struck by the composition of birds in flight, the haunting nature of fog, and the colorful personas of fishermen. There were lots of tough choices for our panel of esteemed judges: Kevin Morris, Sandy Marsters, and Lindsay Becker, but they managed to narrow it down to three winners in each category and one Best in Show winner.
Our 2024 contest featured four categories: Scenic, Wildlife and Animals, Student Photography, and Diversity of the Bay – which we defined as “how Casco Bay is used by all walks of life,” such as working waterfront, recreation, and inspiration.
Wildlife & Animals
1st place: “Look into my eyes” by Virginia Sambuco
2nd place: Cormorants & Heron by by Ellie Bouman
3rd place: Baby Wax Wings by Dick Mitchell
Diversity of the Bay
1st place: Heron and Fisherman by Steven Moore
2nd place: Netting Pogies by Dan Hinckley
3rd place: Good catch by Glenn Michaels
Scenic
1st place: Spring Point Ledge by Petar Strbac (Winner of Best in Show)
2nd place: A Willard Sunday, by Ted Anderson
3rd place: Aurora Borealis by Timothy Brokaw
Student Photography
1st place: Fort Gorges by Tommy Massaua
2nd place: Boats in fog by Ellie Bouman
3rd place: Storm brewing at Brickyard Cove by Ellie Bouman
Thank you to all of the participants. We appreciate and enjoy seeing the many perspectives of the Casco Bay watershed. We always need interesting and engaging images of the Bay to use in our communications, emails, and social media posts. You have all helped Friends of Casco Bay to share the beauty, inspiration, and diversity of the Bay.
