Winners named for Southern Delaware photo contest

Southern Delaware Tourism has announced the winners of its 2017 Southern Delaware Photography Contest. Barbara Moulinier of Rehoboth Beach is the grand prize winner for "Night Sky Over Rehoboth Bay." Paul Mullin of Newark won the People category for "Boogie Boarding at Tower Beach." Mike Hayes of Ocean View won the Places category for "Passage North." Carrie Knight of Airville, Pa., was the People's Choice winner for "Bethany Beach Seashell."

Southern Delaware Tourism received over 400 photo entries between Jan. 1 and March 15. All eligible entries were judged by photographer Kevin Fleming. Prize donors included The Bellmoor Inn & Spa, Eating Rehoboth Walking Food Tour, Cape Water Tours & Taxi, and iDewey.com-Dewey Beach/Rehoboth Beach Bacon Fest. Southern Delaware Tourism thanks these partners.

"The contest was established to celebrate Southern Delaware and to keep our destination top of mind for visitors and potential visitors throughout the winter," says Scott Thomas, executive director. "We received entries from all over the Mid-Atlantic and beyond, and while each entry was different and the photos depicted scenes from every corner of Sussex County, the entries clearly reflected common themes, most strikingly an appreciation for the natural beauty of our area and its wildlife, and enjoyment of our outdoor adventures and local attractions."

To view a video highlighting some of the entries, go to visitsoutherndelaware.com and search photo contest.