2019 Yearly Editors Picks

[NPN_Editor (Nature Photographers Network)]

Originally published at: https://naturephotographers.network/2019-yearly-editors-picks/

We are excited to announce the winners of the yearly Editors Picks! This was our first full year on the new platform, and what a fantastic year it was.

It was very difficult to select from such a large pool of stunning imagery. I want to send a special thank you to the moderators/editors who tirelessly make their picks every week and helped us narrow down the final selections for the year. Please let them know how thankful you are for their hard work!

Thank you to all of our incredible members that make NPN a fantastic community, here’s to another wonderful year!

Avian


First Place

Brown Pelican Fishing by Cheryl Kuhl (@cheryl1)
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Second Place

Reddish Egret After Fish by Allen Sparks (@Allen_Sparks)
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Third Place

Spring Has Arrived by Hans Overduin (@Hans_Overduin)
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Flora


First Place

Inside the Poppy by Kathy Barnhart (@Kathy_Barnhart)
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Second Place

Coneflower Fantasy by Kathy Snead (@Kathy_Snead)
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Third Place

New Growth by Jim Gavin (@Jim_Gavin)
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Human & Fauna


First Place

Memphis Zoo Giraffes by Michael Pachis (@Michael_Pachis)
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Second Place

All for Science by Jim Zablotny (@Jim_Zablotny)
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Third Place

Hidden Fish by Frank Forward (@Frank_Forward)
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Landscape


First Place

Forest as Stained Glass by Bonnie Lampley (@Bonnie_Lampley)
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Second Place

Better Days by Lon Overacker (@Lon_Overacker)
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Third Place

Wind Sculpture by Dave Dillemuth (@Dave_Dilemuth)
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Macro


First Place

Compound Eyes by Ed McGuirk (@Ed_McGuirk)
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Second Place

Splitting Light by Balan Vinod (@Balan_Vinod)
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Third Place

Tide Bubbles by Doug Blunt (@Doug_Blunt)
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Wildlife


First Place

Humpback Whales by Max Waugh (@Max_Waugh)
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Second Place

Crusher Walking the Beach by Ed Cordes (@Ed_Cordes)
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Third Place

Dangerous by EJ Jewett (@EJ_Jewett)
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Weekly Challenge


First Place

Crimson Kayaker by Gary Minish (@Gary_Minish)
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Second Place

Death Valley Mud Mosaic by Cameron Miller (@Cameron_Miller)
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Third Place

The Sun Always Set in the West by David Schoen (@David_Schoen)
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[Alan_Kreyger]

Congratulations to all of those recognized for their stunning work this year! It seems that every year our NPN Community raises the bar and 2019 was no exception,

[Harley_Goldman]

Congratulations everyone!! Excellent work across the board. I am very impressed.

[Bonnie_Lampley]

My goodness, this is a total surprise! Thank you moderators and editors! I’m honored.

And thank you for your work throughout the year to make this a welcoming and educational forum.

Congrats to everyone recognized here!

[Kathy_Barnhart]

I am so honored to have an image chosen and to be posted among these outstanding photographers, as well as so many other memorable images that didn’t get chosen. I learn a lot on this forum and now that I have gotten more used to the new things on the site, I will look forward to another great year of learning and sharing on NPN. Thanks to all who volunteer their time to make this work, and for all the hours of feedback that I have received.

[Giuseppe_Guadagno]

All the photos are splendid! Congratulations.

[Dennis_Plank]

A marvellous collection of images. Congratulations to all the winners and to all the participants in this wonderful community that contibute to the ever increasing quality of the photography we see here.

[Shirley_Freeman]

Congratulations to all the winners of 2019! We have enjoyed a splendid collection of photos on this site this year. Thank you to all who contribute both in photos, comments and critiques, as well as those Moderators/Editors, and Contributors that devote their time to make NPN the kind of community that it is where we can all grow together. Thank you David for the hard work you have put into this site to make it what it is as well. May everyone enjoy a great year as they get out and enjoy nature and capture it to share with us at NPN.

[Max_Waugh]

Wow, what a great surprise. Big thanks to the editors and congratulations to all of this year’s honorees!

Max

[Jim_Zablotny]

Excellent photos–Kudos to everyone…Jim

[Allen_Sparks]

Congratulations to all the winners and I feel quite honored to be included here! I really enjoy participating in this community. Great place to share and learn as a nature photographer.

[Lon_Overacker]

Wow, it’s quite something else when you group together such an outstanding group of images! What a grand 1st full year NPN!

Congratulations to all the winners and for ALL the exceptional work posted here on a daily basis.

Thank you David and my fellow moderators for included my image! What a pleasant surprise - and just to set the record straight folks, I did not include any of my images in my suggestions…

I’m just happy to be included in such a great collection of talent - and wonderful people

Cheers to a great 2020!

Lon

[Kathy_Snead]

Congratulations to all and thank you for inclusion of my image. I have been away from this forum quite a bit and will be away for the near future. This does not mean I do not value it. Thanks to all for a good year here.

[Jim_Gavin]

Thank you for the honor of including one of my photos in the group of outstanding photos in the 2019 yearly picks. It comes as a total surprise to me. A very nice way to welcome the new year. Thank you, again.

[Balan_Vinod]

Its been a decade+ I’ve been with NPN, and this year came through as a sweet surprise. Thank you NPN for guiding and mentoring me through the years. Congratulations to all the winners and their outstanding quality of images.
Balan Vinod

[Adhika_Lie]

These are some amazing images, truly inspirational. Congrats to all!! I know that I am blessed to be part of this community.