We loved your submissions for the 2017 Winter Photo Contest– many lovely photos of happy critters, icy plants, and dreamy landscapes came in, but we’ve managed to narrow the dozens we received down to a few winners. Thank you to everyone who submitted a photo!
Anna, Jenny and Liz weigh in on our finalists below:
Winners
Abby Williams
I gasped when 18-year-old Abby Williams submitted this stunning portrait. Black and white perfectly captures the texture of the fallen snowflakes against dark hair. The ice around her chin is so visceral I can almost feel the familiar sting of an icy scarf brushing against soft winter skin. What a fierce look—we might as well declare this model a contest winner, too. – Jenny
Walking in Winter, Caileigh Mahan
Even in a big city, one can find a quiet, still moment by stepping into newly fallen snow and seeing familiar surroundings as if they were brand new. – Liz
Georgia Young
Georgia Young’s photo of a conifer in the snow captures the luminosity and stillness of new snow. A shallow depth of field draws the viewer in, creating an intimate view of the delicate dusting of snow in the foreground. – Anna
Runners-Up
Estelle Atkinson
Love the way the splintering light showcases these lively winter thorns.
Richele Dillard
Brilliant macro of this resilient winter pollinator(that’s a Hoverfly!) on witch hazel by Richele Dillard.
Rebecca Dhondt
Fun at Cresheim Creek!
Staci Vernick
Happy to see this little critter doing what they need to do to survive!
