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

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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

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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

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