Monday, Oct 9, 2023

We are excited to announce the winners in this year’s Annual Photo Contest. This year’s photo contest saw hundreds of entries from dozens of photographers. After much deliberation, the photo contest judges selected the winners based on their photographic and ecological qualities. The winning photographers will be honored with a framed print of their winning photo, and their photo will be featured in future MNA publications.

Congratulations to the following winners, and thank you to all who entered this year! These beautiful photos help us tell the story of why Michigan is so worth protecting and preserving for future generations.

Category: Flora & Fauna

Honorable Mention, “Fringed Gentian” by Patrick Dennen

3^rd Place, Salamander by Ashley Keesling

2^nd Place, Jumping Spider on Philadelphia Fleabane by William Rowan

1^st Place, “Massasauga” by Caleb Krueger

Category: Landscapes

Honorable Mention, Fort Custer Recreation Area by Laurie Jacobson

3^rd Place, “Black Creek Summer” by Ashley Keesling

2^nd Place, Wagner Falls by Deborah Bondar

1^st Place, “Yankee Springs” by Glen Robertson

Category: People in Nature

Honorable Mention, “Men at Play” by Mary Zednik

3^rd Place, Alton D. McGaw Memorial Plant Preserve by Kathy Van Peteghem

2^nd Place, “Blueberry Ridge” by Suzanne Williams

1^st Place, Columbus County Park by Glen Robertson

Overall Winner

East Branch of the Fox River by Ken Jacobsen