Naturescapes 2018: Clouds
On display through Jan 27, 2019 at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
This year, the theme was CLOUDS and photographers explored the entire state to find clouds everywhere. We received 142 entries and the judges were able to select thirty photos that show clouds in many different forms and interpretations.
Prizes will be awarded on Saturday, October 20th, 10-11am, during the exhibit opening and members preview.
Photographs will be displayed from October 20th, 2018 to January 27th, 2019.
First Place: Aguirre Spring (Tim Funk)
Second Place: Hideaway (Max Woltman)
Honorable Mention: Watching the Moon Rise (Paul Zeigler)
Student Winners:
First Place: Retreating Storm, Standing Bow (Vera Berger)
Second Place: Clouds and Ancients (Leo Unzicker)
Honorable Mention: Fences Can’t Keep Out Flames (Colin Ross)
This annual photo competition celebrates nature through the art of photography. Our vision is to inspire a greater appreciation and understanding of the natural world.
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