The Green Corridor Coalition is pleased to announce the winners of its recent photo competition. The contest was designed to familiarize people with the green corridor that was once targeted for the construction of the proposed Route 53 Extension by the Illinois Tollway.
The Green Corridor Coalition is a group of lake county residents, leaders and environmental groups that includes the Sierra Club Illinois Chapter as well as its Woods & Wetlands Group, Lake County Audubon Society, Openlands, Midwest Sustainability Group and Friends of Indian Creek Wetlands.
The competition was open to all amateur photographers and focused on the nature and wildlife of the wetlands and woods of the 13-mile strip of undeveloped land that runs from where Rt. 53 currently ends, at Lake-Cook Road, and continues north to Rt. 120 in Grayslake. The contest was designed to “ help everyone experience the beauty and splendor of these lands, where scenic views and rare habitats provide local communities with a gateway to connect to nature and improve their health, resilience, and quality of life. “
The awards were divided in three areas with three winners in each. They are:
Advanced Amateur - First Place: David Jacobson - “Kestrel Flyover”
Advanced Amateur - Second Place: Michael Schmitt - “Killdeer Kildeer Killdeer”
Advanced Amateur - Third Place: Mike Trahan - “Lone Chicory at the Wood Edge”
Amateur over 18 - First Place: Jennifer Miller - “Broccoli Sunrise”
Amateur over 18 - Second Place: Cheryl Keegan “Majestic Sandhill Crane”
Amateur over 18 - Third Place: Gina Sheade - “Heron Creek Trail”
Amateur Under 18 - First Place: Kaavya Vassa “Heron Creek”
Amateur Under 18 - Second Place: Carter Conrad “A Vibrant Sunset”
Amateur Under 18 - Third Place: Anika Bhargava - “Berries in the Sun”
The winning photographs will be displayed at the Adler Arts Center from January 14, 2022 to January 29, 2022. Opening reception will be held at the Adler Arts Center on Friday, January 14, 2022 from 7-9 pm. Register for the event HERE.
Awards ranged from $100-$400 depending on category of photograph. We appreciated the assistance of judges from the North Shore Camera Club.