Photo Contest 2025

Caption: Lone kite boarder cruises on a frozen Caples Lake at dusk.

Our team loved the perspective of the mountains captured in this photo, with the crest and tree line under a colorful sky. We also applauded the sense of adventure that the windsurfer in the valley brings. This photo scored high in the "Uniqueness and Charisma" category. 

Caption: Playin' fetch in the snow.

This photo captures the unique low light of winter while giving us a taste of the joy experienced by the child and their dog. This photo scored high in the "Regionality" category. 

Caption: Sugar snow in Vermont.

The sparkling sunlight off the snow crystals caught our attention, and our team thought that this picture was a unique illustration of the "Winter Adventures" category. 

Caption: The snow got pretty sticky at White Pass towards the end of February.

We loved how this photo captures the fun of winter skiing, and how sometimes we need to help each other out (including our furry friends). 

Caption: "Tiers of Zion" - Sunset from Mount Zion in the Rocky Mountain Foothills after a snow storm. 

We loved the way this photo captures the sunlight on snow, rimed vegetation, and rocks on this mountain peak. This photo scored high across all three categories. 

Caption: Joshua trees in the snow - Central Nevada. 

The snow on the sides of the Joshua Trees reminded our team of the moments of calm before the next snow flurry arrives. This photo scored high in how well it connects to the "Winter Landscapes" category.

Caption: Folds of ice.

We liked the uniqueness of this photo, capturing dynamic movement of wind and snow over ice. This photo scored well in the "Regionality" category. 

Caption: Snowy sunrise.

This photo captures the essence of the Basin and Range during winter. It scored high in how well it connects to the "Winter Landscapes" category. 

Caption: Snow roller.

The "snow roller" caught in this photo is fascinating - our team liked how it connects to unique aspects of winter in the northeast (wind and wet snow).

Caption: Rain on snow mountain roof.

This picture tells a great story about the impacts of ice and snow in winter, and how we adapt to its effects.

Caption: Has Anyone Seen Where The Prius Is?

Our team liked how this picture captures a very relatable scenario about the impacts of winter.