NVCT'S NEARBY NATURE PHOTO CONTEST
From March 22 to April 22, 2026, we welcomed submissions from any amateur or hobbyist photographers, including Northern Virginia's youth. The photographers who entered their images into our contest displayed a love of nature and an appreciation of how photography can inspire people to care about the life and land of the outdoors and to work passionately for their protection. Thank you to everyone who participated! All submissions will be displayed in a gallery this summer and participants will be invited to a reception to celebrate their work! See more about the reception here.
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People in the Outdoors
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First place – Reflecting Creek by Ian Maguire
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Runner up – Afloat by Rory Crider
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Honorable mention – Peekaboo by Cristian Chavez
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Spring Renewal
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First place – Common yellowthroat in the Marsh by Jane Gamble
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Runner up – Alien Garden by Flor Martinez
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Honorable mention – Happy Family by Stuart Chirtel
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Streams, Creeks, and Water
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First place – Just Floating Along by Nancy Galib
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Runner up – Peeking Through by David Kravitz
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Honorable mention – Ripples by Sam Phipps
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Smartphone Snaps
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First place – Hazy Morning by Dylan Heinrich
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Runner up – Blue Beauties by Nancy Galib
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Honorable mention – Last Light by Madison Stephens
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