Banner Photo Credit: Justin Deutsch

Our first-ever January Photo Contest resulted in some incredible submissions from our community. Thank you to everyone who took the time to enter! Below are the winners of each category and our 3 best photos overall. These photos will be featured on social media over the next few weeks and may appear in our newsletter or other publications throughout the year. Photo titles and photographer Instagrams that were provided are listed with each photo. If you find yourself inspired by these breathtaking shots, consider snapping a few to submit to us next January!

Winter Category

Winner: Katherine Ruark, Colorado River Ice

Summer Category

Winner: Katherine Ruark, Brush Creek Rainbow

Autumn Category

Winner: Brad Ernest

Wildlife Category

Winner: Justin Deutsch, A mule deer buck overlooks the Eagle River Watershed and I-70, as seen from the Wildridge area. Instagram: justintime.jpeg 

Recreation Category

Winner: Melanie Sexton, September Float on the Colorado

General/Other

Winner: Michael Salamone, Yellow Daisies thrive on the bank of East Brush Creek. Instagram: mikesalomone88

Overall

1st Place: Justin Deutsch, Paddleboarders floating down the Colorado River near Dotsero, waving to a passing BNSF freight train. The image was shot on a 35mm film camera from 1994. Instagram: justintime.jpeg

2nd Place: Chris Cohen, Piney Fishermen. Instagram: chrisecohenphotography

3rd Place: Brad Ernest, Winter Submission

Honorable Mentions

Katherine Ruark, 4th of July Looking East from Wolcott

Brad Ernest, General Submission