Photographer: David Luke (Photo of Distinction – Honorable Mention)
12/30/2023
Johnston Preserve Outlook
Early morning peace…
Photos of Distinction
Fall day in Banningwood
Photographer: Rochelle Davis (Photo of Distinction)
October 2023
Banningwood Preserve
The brightness of the fall sun on the various colors was joyous, along with the life hidden in the pool.
Winter solstice
Photographer: Kristina White (Photo of Distinction, People’s Vision Award 2023)
12/21/2023
Private land
The area where this photo was taken had many significant stone formations and some I believed were connected to the winter solstice. It was exciting to see I was right!!
Nectar on The Connecticut
Photographer: Kent Girty (Photo of Distinction)
September 23
Ely’s Ferry
Watched with amazement as this monarch feasted on summer’s bounty. Wonder if it noticed the magnificent view over the Connecticut as it perched on that tall flower cluster this hot summer afternoon?
My Golden retriever was clearly annoyed with me as my attention was momentarily focused on the butterfly.
Green frog
Photographer: Renee Smith (Photo of Distinction)
August 24, 2023
Selden Creek Preserve
“sometimes you don't see what's right in front of you..” I was hiking friends when we passed a puddle and heard a splash. Crouching down, I held onto a rotting log for balance as I searched the puddle. With my friend screeching “look!” several times I finally noticed that he wasn’t pointing into the water but to the log next to my hand.