Thanks to the 46 photographers who contributed over 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 will soon be available for viewing downstairs (behind the Geology Wall Exhibit) at the Nature Center.

CLICK HERE TO SEE A GALLERY OF ALL SUBMITTED IMAGES

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Adult Division Award Winners

(Honorable Mentions listed alphabetically by photographer)

First Place: “Eastern Newt, Red Eft Stage“ by Catriona Kuschnereit

Second Place: “Quiet Defiance“ by Heather Schoff

Third Place: “Morning Reflections“ by Linda Miller

Honorable Mention: “Nibbling Away“ by Tina Booher

Honorable Mention: “Eastern Copperhead“ by Catriona Kuschnereit

Honorable Mention: “Sunset from Above the Falls“ by Catriona Kuschnereit

Honorable Mention: “Cold Feet“ by Shelley Martin

Honorable Mention: “Reflections of Nature’s Grandeur“ by Laurie McDaniel

Honorable Mention: “The Mighty“ by Sarah Slone

Honorable Mention: “Oscar Lives“ by Mariel Story

Honorable Mention: “Verdant Passage“ by Lesley Vernon

Honorable Mention: “Reflections of Fall“ by Dakota Williams

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Youth Division Award Winners

(Honorable Mentions listed alphabetically by photographer)

First Place: “My Best Friends 4“ by Lillianah Sweeny

Second Place: “Walking Path“ by Quinton Brown

Third Place: “Sprout“ by William Scheuer

Honorable Mention: “Bright Reflection“ by Jacob Conley

Honorable Mention: “Delicacy“ by Jacob Conley

Honorable Mention: “Disguise“ by Jacob Conley

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And many thanks to our wonderful judges, Chris Duncan of Chris Duncan Photography and Earl Neikirk of Neikirk Image Photography.