Adventure- Photo Contest Winners
Adventure photography is an exhilarating genre that captures the spirit of exploration and the beauty of the great outdoors. It invites viewers to experience the thrill of new landscapes, adrenaline-pumping activities, and the raw essence of nature through stunning imagery. Adventure photographers tell stories of journeys that inspire wanderlust and ignite a passion for adventure.
1st Place- Steve Dondero
Red Devil Lift Off~ Will Burkes at sunset near Hailey.
Judges Comment
This is a truly compelling adventure image. The amazining light grabs your attention immediately. The subject at the moment of takeoff represents adventure perfectly. You can feel the rush of adrenaline. The excellent timing of capturing both feet in the air, along with a optimal shutter speed for the action make this photograph stand apart. The composition is spot on. I love the complimentary colors in the sky and foreground, and the vibrant parachute. There's detail in the shadows, not an easy task with the subject being in close proximity to the light source. A very nice adventure image!
Linda Lantzy
2nd Place- Craig Bartschi
Skimming the Payette
Judges Comment
A great catch of a fast subject requires a combination of perfect camera settings and lightning quick timing by the photographer. The shutter speed here is excellent, revealing every water droplet. I also appreciate the maintaining of shadow and highlight details. The composition is spot on allowing the subject movement within the frame. The only improvement I would make is to remove the small distraction in the lower right. A great action image!
Linda Lantzy
3rd Place- Sheila Newenham
Judges Comment
What immediately caught my eye was the pleasing pastel colors in this image. A great capture of an action packed, story telling scene. The composition is perfect and the pop of color and the unique design of the fire fighting plane is wonderful.
Linda Lantzy
Hero Flight~ Fighting wildfire
Honorable Mentions
These images were strongly considered for a winning placement in the contest, and we want to commend the photographers for their work.
Fishing on the Coeur d'Alene River- Joy Corley
The World Below, Tea Kettle Cave- Colton Machado
Snake River Fishing- Derek Ford
Southern Idaho Hiking- Riley Cunningham
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