Virginia Conservation Photography Contest: 2025 Winners

The votes are in, and we’re excited to share the winners of the Virginia Conservation Photo Contest!

Thank you to the entire photographers who submitted their finest Virginia conservation images to be featured as the duvet photograph of Our 2025 Common Agenda Environmental Briefing Book. Photographers additionally submitted their work to win one in all our conservation themes:

• Vistas: Virginia’s iconic views and landscapes–sponsored by The Nature Conservancy
• Ripple Effect: moments the place children, dad and mom, elders, and possibly even a loyal pup come collectively to hike, fish, picnic, bike, or paddle close to the water’s edge–sponsored by Potomac Conservancy
• Outdoor Recreation on Virginia’s Public Lands: how Virginians join with nature by outside actions on our public lands–Sponsored by Our Virginia Outdoors
• Historic and Cultural Resources: Virginia’s wealthy historical past and traditions

The conservation neighborhood forged their votes in August for his or her favourite pictures for use because the Our Common Agenda cowl photograph. Once the votes have been forged, VCN workers voted on their favourite of the highest choices. Check out the winners under!

TJ Byrd’s photograph, “Richmond Carillon Dogwood,” options the Carillon in Dogwood Dell within the West End of Richmond and shall be featured as the duvet photograph of Our 2025 Common Agenda!

TJ Byrd is a Richmond-based newbie photographer. Initally starting his journey by chicken watching, TJ enjoys capturing his adventures round Richmond and past. TJ’s present portfolio focuses on chicken and nature images. Follow alongside TJ’s journey at @thedailybyrd.

A photograph of a canine enjoying fetch within the sand in Wachapreague, Virginia by Tori Nutt (@thetorisophotography) received our photograph contest’s “Ripple Effect” class.

A photograph by David Martin (@nightwatchmanphoto) options the aurora in Clover Hollow in Giles County, VA received our photograph contest’s “Vistas & Landscape” class.

A scenic shot at McAfee Knob with a hiker trying down taken by Jenn Loving (@jennsbehindthelens). This photograph received our photograph contest’s “Outdoor Recreation” class.

Fifers from The US Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps march within the Yorktown Fourth of July Parade.
A scenic shot on the Yorktown Fourth of July Parade taken by Brenna Behel. This photograph depicting fifers from the US military previous guard fife and drum corps marching received our photograph contest’s “Historic and Cultural Resources” class.

Don’t miss your likelihood to have your Virginia images featured to Virginia’s environmental neighborhood! Our Virginia Conservation Photo Contest is held each spring. Make certain to subscribe to our publication to remain knowledgeable on the photograph contest and conservation happenings across the Commonwealth.