The Rangeley Friends of the Arts held the awards ceremony for the eighth annual Western Mountain Photography Show on Sept. 9.

The theme for the 2023 exhibit was Perspective.

The People’s Choice award is yet to be determined; people can cast votes for their favorite image.

Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The show is set to run through Saturday, Sept. 30.

For rules and guidelines, visit rangeleyarts.org.

The 2023 winners:

Best in Show: Joe Wax “Tulip Stairs”

“Tulip Stairs” by Joe Wax Submitted photo

Color Category:
1st Place: John Holland “Winter Whirl”

“Winter Whirl” by John Holland Submitted photo

2nd Place: Samantha Cote “Kennebago Evening”

Kennebago Evening by Samantha Cote Samantha Cote photo

3rd Place: Alex Burke “Walking Purgatory Chasm”

“Walking Purgatory Chasm” by Alex Burke Submitted photo

Black & White Category:

1st Place: Wess Connally “Looking up at a Boy Looking Out, Watching the Boats Go By”

“Looking up at a Boy Looking Out, Watching the Boats Go By” by Wess Connally Submitted photo

2nd Place: Mark Turner “Stand of Pines”

“Stand of Pines” by Mark Turner Submitted photo

3rd Place: Wess Connally “Through the Culvert”

“Through the Culvert” by Wess Connally Submitted photo

For more information, call Rangeley Friends of the Arts at 207-864-5000.

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