2008 Northwest Exposure Contest Winners
WTA's annual photo contest showcases wild country
More than 800 photos were submitted to WTA’s 2008 photo contest. Guess a few people like hiking and taking pictures in Washington’s wild country!
This stunning assortment of winning photos demonstrates that our state’s trails take us to some of the most magical places in the world. More than ever we need to preserve and protect access to those places.
How can you do that? Write an e-mail to your elected officials. Volunteer for a WTA trail work party. Give a donation to WTA. These iconic Northwest landscapes deserve your support and attention.
To view a higher-resolution image, click on the thumbnails below.
To find out how to hike to the locations pictured, click on the link "hike there."
Want to improve your chances of winning this year? Read these tips on how to take better outdoor photographs.
Prizes provided by LowePro. Frames and matting donated by Dennis Daniels Frames and Gallery Frames. Prints donated by Imagekind. Special thanks to National Parks Conservation Association for hosting.
Black-tailed deer fawns at Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park
Grand Prize
Mary Campbell
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Sunrise in the Enchantments,
Alpine Lakes Wilderness
First Prize, Wilderness Landscapes
Jonathan Brenner
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Light penatrating the gloom, Tank Lake,
Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
Second Prize, Wilderness Landscapes
Kevin Steffa
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Palette of colors, Rachel Lake,
Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Third Prize, Wilderness Landscapes
Brett Walton
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A crab’s habitat, Sand Point, Olympic National Park
First Prize, Flora & Fauna
David Hogan
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Eagle taking off from Puget Sound
Second Prize, Flora & Fauna
Karacan Salkuci
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Brilliant aster, Lily Basin
Third Prize, Flora & Fauna
Carol Fromhart
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Breaking the surface of Lake Ingalls
First Prize, Hikers in Action
Ken Smith
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Sunset on Yellow Aster Butte Trail
Second Prize, Hikers in Action
Tyler Mitchell
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High tide, Olympic National Park
Third Prize, Hikers in Action
Kevin McNeal
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Buoy bowling at Point of the Arches, Olympic National Park
First Prize, Offbeat Outdoors
Chris Feet
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“You’re in a heap of trouble son... do you know how fast you were hiking?”
Second Prize, Offbeat Outdoors
Philip Fenner
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Initiation to the group, Little Si Trail
Third Prize, Offbeat Outdoors
Anne Morrison
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Dragontail Peak reflected from Aasgard Pass
First Prize, Youth
Eli Mauksch
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Summer in the Enchantments, Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Second Prize, Youth
Leah Werkhoven
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Fawn on the beach, Cape Alava, Olympic National Park
Third Prize, Youth
Evan Ponto
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Mount Stuart under snow, Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Honorable Mention
Susan Ashlock
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Lupines at Sunrise, Mount Rainier National Park
Honorable Mention
Kevin McNeal
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