Thanks to the 33 photographers who contributed more than 200 images to this year’s photo contest… and congratulations to the award winners. To see each winning photo, click on its title below.
In addition, prints of all of these winning photos are now available for viewing downstairs (behind the Geology Wall Exhibit) at the Nature Center.
CLICK HERE TO SEE A GALLERY OF ALL SUBMITTED IMAGES
Youth Division Award Winners
(Honorable Mentions listed alphabetically by photographer)
First Place: “The Lovely Leaf“ by Micah Howren
Second Place: “The Floater“ by Noah Howren
Third Place: “Gentle Nature“ by Micah Howren
Honorable Mention: “Reflection of Gazebo“ by Landon Brandal
Honorable Mention: “Cajun Dinner“ by Joseph Carty
Honorable Mention: “Hunting for Lunch“ by Joseph Carty
Honorable Mention: “Train to Paradise“ by Noah Howren
Honorable Mention: “Leaf Fossil“ by Emily Stewart
Honorable Mention: “Summer Snowflake“ by Rosella Stewart
Adult Division Award Winners
(Honorable Mentions listed alphabetically by photographer)
First Place: “Daddy Long Legs“ by Kim Iezzi
Second Place: “Sharing is Caring“ by Lucas Ramirez
Third Place: “Floral Perch“ by Joshua Tester
Honorable Mention: “A Moment of Tranquility“ by Byron Dicks
Honorable Mention: “Smooth as Glass“ by Erin Downs
Honorable Mention: “Bull Thistle“ by Kim Iezzi
Honorable Mention: “Spiny Soft Shell Turtle“ by Kim Iezzi
Honorable Mention: “Ant’s Hill“ by Zackary Keith
Honorable Mention: “Steele’s Crossing“ by Beverly Meadows
Honorable Mention: “The Walk of Peace“ by Lucas Ramirez
Honorable Mention: “Ice Disks“ by Josee Sawyer
Honorable Mention: “Blue Dasher“ by Joshua Tester
Honorable Mention: “Nectar Collector“ by Joshua Tester
Honorable Mention: “Patience is Key“ by Joshua Tester
And many thanks to our wonderful judges, Chris Duncan of Chris Duncan Photography and Earl Neikirk of Neikirk Image Photography.