Sep 2019 Photography Competition Winners

"Stormy Days" 2019 Theme Winners

From a casual unplanned capture, to all out-storm chasing, the weather can affect the mood of an image more than anything else. Uncontrollable wind, clouds and rain, the beautiful powerful elements of life and nature are the subject or backdrop of many of the most amazing images ever captured. Even a hint of that power or just a mild touch of it during a light afternoon shower, has a very dramatic effect on our worlds natural light, a light that only nature can produce!

Wall Of Snow BY Stian Nesoy

Our First Place Winner was submitted by
Stian Nesoy from Vancouver, Washington

Norwegian. In my photography I am always trying to capture the fleeting moments in nature. I aim to not limit myself too much to any particular style of nature photography. I always try to develop and experiment with new techniques and ideas, be it in the field or in post processing. However the search for unique compositions and scenes is what I will always find the most creatively challenging.

Visit more of Stain's amazing work online at:
www.stian.photo

Côte de Granit Rose BY Judith Kuhn

Our Second Place Winner was submitted by
Judith Kuhn from Immenstaad Germany

I am a nature photographer - I mainly shoot landscapes, animals and plants.

My goal is to make moody moments last. Colorful sunsets, magical fog moods and the nature in the change of the seasons belong to the highlights in photography for me.

I live in southern Germany on the beautiful Lake Constance, where I have some excellent fotospots right outside the front door. The German, Austrian and Swiss Alps are not far away either. But I also like traveling to more distant destinations around the world.

Visit more of Judith's amazing work online at:
https://www.dreamscape-pictures.de/

Hidden heart by Craig Bill

Our Third Place Winner was submitted by
Craig Bill from Austin, Texas

Craig Bill is an landscape and travel photographer, biologist and naturalist producing award-winning images including numerous Photographer of the Year awards and achieving a Master of Photography in Fine Art as well as being collected by U.S. presidents, celebrities, and private fine art collectors internationally. He has had an affinity for the art of photography for most of his life resulting in a vivid, high impact style that he is known for. Where most photographers focus on a specific style and subject matter, Craig chooses to push his limits through experimental and diverse photographic approaches and promises to stir our hearts and eyes with even more high impact images of our planetary home.

Visit more of Craig's amazing work online at:
https://CraigBill.com

Phare du Petit Minou by JUDITH KUHN

Our Honorable Mention Winner was also submitted
Judith Kuhn from Immenstaad Germany

Theme Shortlist

Below are the amazing images that shortlisted into the top tier of this themes competition. A big congratulations to all of the talented photographers that participated!