Local voted number one in nationwide photo contest

March 11, 2010 - Toronto resident, Dana Fryer, recently claimed first in a nationwide photo contest hosted by ECO Canada.

Last month close to 500 Canadians put their photography skills to the test by submitting photos for the chance to be awarded a prize valued up to 400 dollars. Photographers of all walks of life were asked to capture Canada’s landscape and the people working in our environment.

In each category 6 finalists were selected and voted on by the public. Dana Fryer, a 26 year old Production Designer wowed voters with her depiction of Canadian wilderness, earning first prize in the Landscape category. Her inspiration: The Rockies.

 “Last summer, I spent a long weekend at Lake O'Hara Lodge.  I knew The Rockies would be beautiful, but I had no idea just how spectacular they really are.  It was impossible not to be inspired when surrounded by such breath-taking beauty,” says Fryer.

Fryer’s passion extends to more than just photography; she is also very passionate about the environment. “Canadians define so much of our identity by our environment. I feel it is essential that we invest the time and resources necessary to protect it, both on an individual and national level.  It is our home after all!”

To view Fryer’s photo’s check out ECO Canada’s flickr page or find out more about ECO Canada’s photo contest.