Thursday, Oct 10, 2024

We are excited to announce the winners in this year’s Annual Photo Contest. We appreciate your contribution and enthusiasm for capturing the beauty of Michigan's natural landscapes. Your participation helps us celebrate and promote the incredible diversity of our state's wildlife and environments. We are honored to share your work and the stunning visuals that highlight Michigan's natural heritage. Thank you again for being a part of this year's photo contest! 

Congratulations to the following winners, and thank you to all who entered this year! 

 

Category: Flora & Fauna

Honorable Mention, "Frozen Pitcher Plant" by Nathan Miller

 

3rd Place, "American White Pelicans" by William Rowan

 

2nd Place, "Canada Warbler" by Cassandra Hill

 

1st Place, "Monarch Butterfly" by Mya Kidder

 

Category: Landscapes

Honorable Mention, "Bond Falls" by Tom Ala

 

Honorable Mention, "East Branch Paw Paw River Headwater" by Dan Burton

 

3rd Place, "Blaze Gaze" by Frank Cass

 

2nd Place, "Yellow Lake Reflection" by Nathan Miller

 

1st Place, "Au Sable" by Paul Mrozek

 

Category: People in Nature

Honorable Mention, "Big Valley Prairie" by Mark Ehgotz

 

3rd Place,  "Jacobs Falls Trail" by Alicia Bishop

 

2nd Place, "Great Lakes Marsh Boardwalk" by Laurie Jacobson

 

1st Place, "Keweenaw Sunset" by Dan Burton

 

Overall Winner

"Bumblebee Leaving Bee Balm" by William Rowan