The judges of the first-ever Peconic Estuary Program photography contest have made their decisions.  Many entries were received by the May 1, 2006 deadline, all celebrating the beauty and uniqueness of the Peconics. Thanks and congratulations to all our participants! And the winner is...

Grand Prize
Estuarine Landscapes Category Winner
"Foggy Creek" taken by Aida Reyes-Kuehn (Cutchogue, NY)
Wickham's Creek in Cutchogue, NY (Fall 2005, 8:00 a.m.)

Outdoor Recreation Category Winner
"September Evening" taken by Helene Starzee (Shelter Island, NY)
Wades Beach in Shelter Island, NY (September 2005, 8:00 p.m.)

Wildlife Category Winner
"Fiddler Crab" taken by Alfred J. Spiro (Scarsdale, NY)
Beach on East Creek in Cutchogue, NY (August 2005, 10:00 a.m.)

Honorable Mention

"Smooth Sailing at Barcelona" Caitlin M. Herzog (East Hampton, NY)	"Cedar Point and Schooner" James Marquardt (Sag Harbor, NY)
"Crowded Creek" Aida Reyes-Kuehn (Cutchogue, NY)	"Iceboat on Hallock's Bay" Alfred J. Spiro (Scarsdale, NY)
"Tumbled" Helene Starzee (Shelter Island, NY)	"Hanging Out" Aida Reyes-Kuehn (Cutchogue, NY)
"Cormorants at Sunset" Alfred J. Spiro (Scarsdale, NY)