Image of the Year – John McGarry Award
Green Lacewing
The color harmony, texture. low eye to eye composition, subject details and subject matter make this image just stellar.
Alternate Image of the Year – Patrina / Metzger Award
Icelandic Makeshift Walkway
The layers, storytelling, and atmosphere really make this image resonate.
Nature Image of the Year – Strindberg Award
Me and my shadow
The subject’s shadow is the icing on the cake, but the subject matter, details and diagonal composition are fantastic.
Ed Emmons Alternate Nature of the Year
Lunch all wrapped up
Great storytelling and detail, what a capture!
Travel Image of the Year – Doherty Award
Light Snow pine tree and Bryce Rock
Wonderful lighting and composition. The powdered sugar effect of the snow makes the scene
Alternate Travel Image of the Year – Judy Rubinowitz Award
North End
The colors and vertical composition really work well here, and the person with the umbrella adds to the storytelling, good impact.
Creative Image of the Year – Nathan Gutman Award
Headed for you
Very creative use of a multiple exposure