Uncas Lake early morning
Photographer: Mitchell Etess
January 3, 2026.Uncas Lake
It was a beautiful yet cold morning. The lake was magnificent with the winter covering
Spring is starting to show
Photographer: Colleen D
April 2026Johnston Preserve, overlook on Orange Trail
Enjoying the view while stopping for a snack during an AMC led hike.
Monarch in my Garden
Photographer: Joan Rivington
July 2026My garden in Lyme, CT
For the past 6 years, since moving to Lyme, I have been planting a garden for the butterflies. It gives me joy to see them.
Touching clouds
Photographer: Jos könst
January 2026Johnson preserve
The ultimate rest stop for a cup of tea.
Respect 2.0
July 2026
Power line rocky outcrops
Looks like she’s heading out soon for the hunt. Different morning as the others in the series but likely the same couple. They give live birth so hopefully I can capture the young family portrait.
Power line rocky outcrops
Looks like she’s heading out soon for the hunt. Different morning as the others in the series but likely the same couple. They give live birth so hopefully I can capture the young family portrait.
The giant
Photographer: Jos könst
February 2026Eno preserve
My very favorite tree in all of Lyme
Snow Shadows
Photographer: Athana Catlett
01/19/2026Joshuatown Road – Luther Fields
A bright winter's day.
Frozen creek in Hartman Park
Photographer: Robert Bareiss
FEBRUARY 24, 2025Hartman Park
Freezing and thawing cycles resulted in this fragile ice layer skimming the surface of a brook in Hartman Park.
Spider catching some sun
Photographer: Bryn Souza
6/2026Chestnut Hill Preserve
A spider was getting some sun while waiting for snacks.
Red Sky in the Morning Sailors take warning
Photographer: Tom Wing
May 23, 202660 Brush Hill Rd
Was fortunate to be at the right place at the right time, 5:15 AM. Sunrise indicated there may be rain that day.
Unexpected box turtle
Photographer: Jos konst (Photo of Distinction)
June 2026
Lyme Open Space
Taken on a rainy day hike it seemed that the coyote and this turtle just didn’t expect hikers that day.
Red trillium
Photographer: Jos konst
May 2026Pleasant Valley Preserve
Morning at the Marsh
Photographer: Kristina White
January 2026Nature Conservancy on Elys Ferry Rd
A cold crisp winter morning where the snow is glistening and the sky is crystal clear.
Birds of a Feather
Photographer: S. Martin
April 2026Rams Horn Creek
A bonded pair of Geese on their morning flight path down Rams Horn Creek to meet the Flock on the Connecticut River.
A beetle on a leaf
Photographer: Bryn Souza
6/2026Chestnut Hill Preserve
A beetle taking a rest on a leaf
Respect 2.0
July 2026
Power line rocky outcrop
Came across these two when actively looking. Rare to see them. Good to have your phone camera with you at all times. Best way to find them is cool day (mornings) and hot sun. Learned this trick when looking for cobras while mountain biking in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Full frame pair.
Power line rocky outcrop
Came across these two when actively looking. Rare to see them. Good to have your phone camera with you at all times. Best way to find them is cool day (mornings) and hot sun. Learned this trick when looking for cobras while mountain biking in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Full frame pair.
Hop, Skip & Jump
Photographer: S. Martin
April 2026Rams Horn Creek
A Canada goose lifts off, three splashes trailing in its wake.
Foggy Sunrise at the Farm
Photographer: Heather Bannister (Photo of Distinction)
February 2026Tiffany Farm field from the roadside.
The sun rises through the fog over a snowy field. I saw this on my way to work at about 6:30 am and had to make a u-turn to capture the shot.
Reflections
August 13th, 2026
Grassy Hill Road.
Shot in a frog pond in our backyard, these three were perched perhaps thinking about life.
Grassy Hill Road.
Shot in a frog pond in our backyard, these three were perched perhaps thinking about life.
Marsh in Bloom
Photographer: S. Martin
March 2019Ram’s Horn Creek
Hints of Spring awaken the wetlands
Tulip with a twist
Photographer: Jos könst
February 2026Eno preserve
This tree stands out between the other perfectly straight tulip trees
Black and White
Photographer: Kristina White
January 2026Jewett Preserve
The day after a big storm, everything was coated in white except for 2 black dogs ready to leave their mark in the snow.
Magnificent Pair
July 2026
Power line rocky outcrop
Magnificent natural predators doing important work! They are ambush hunters so they always give a good pose. Still, photo taken at a distance out of respect.
Power line rocky outcrop
Magnificent natural predators doing important work! They are ambush hunters so they always give a good pose. Still, photo taken at a distance out of respect.
The Storm King, Reaching.
Photographer: E.A. Lent
February 2026private Lyme habitat.
I named our property “Storm King”, named after this 100 plus year old White Oak, that had weathered many a storm as well as the high elevation that gives us dramatic views of the sky and every approaching storm. Walking to my studio, the sun just came out for minutes and there he was this powerful, regal tree, glazed in sparkling royal diamonds.
winter run on salem road
Photographer: Diba Khan-Bureau – Submitted by Gloria Grace-Ferri (Photo of Distinction)
01/20/2026salem road, Lyme
running in soft snow along salem road with joy!
Johnston Overlook
Photographer: Rich Sanders
January 15, 2026Johnston Preserve Overlook #2
Was walking the Johnston and Jewett preserves a couple weeks before our big storm. Now, with deep snow and frigid temps, the desire to retreat inside is strong. But this image of a sleeping upland meadow and the Eightmile River valley compels otherwise. Out we go!
Beaver Pond in winter
Photographer: Robert Bareiss
FEBRUARY 24, 2025Hartman Park
Ice on the Hartman Park beaver pond surround remnants of an ancient stone wall, now mostly submerged.
Osprey and their domain
Photographer: Kristina White
February 2026CT River private property
Walking along the river and saw these 2 keeping an eye over their domain
Snow Shadow Scene
Photographer: E.A. Lent
February 2026Private Lyme Habitat
Looking out my back window after a night of dark, wintry conditions and to wake to see the natural beauty of the land looking like someone had left a frosted cake was an astonishing sight- especially after just returning from a tropical vacation the day before. As nice as sandy beaches and palm trees were, it didn’t make me breathe like this did.
Hide and seek in winter in Lyme
Photographer: E.A. Lent
February 2026private Lyme habitat.
The fountain and statues were hidden and transformed by massive amounts of gentle snow landing on them, they all knew each was nearby yet it looked like they were hiding from each other in some sort of disguised form.
Rainbow over Tiffany Farm
Photographer: Damian Rubino
16 Nov 2025Tiffany Farm
While driving north on 156, this rainbow appeared out of nowhere. I was lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time. This is half the image, as the rainbow stretched the entirety of Tiffany Farm.
Under the cover of fog
Photographer: Athana Catlett (Honorable Mention – Photo of Distinction)
12/29/2025Joshuatown Road – Luther Fields
A cold damp morning
Winter Reflections
Photographer: Athana Catlett
01/09/2023Joshuatown Road
A moment of warmth in the dead of winter.
Great Spangled Fritillary on Milkweed
Photographer: Joan Rivington (Photo of Distinction)
June 2026My backyard in Lyme
My dream of creating a butterfly garden is coming true.
Mountain Laurel
Photographer: Bryn Souza (Photo of Distinction)
6/2026Chestnut Hill Preserve
The CT state flower in bloom
Reflections on Rams Horn Creek
Photographer: S. Martin
May 2025Rams Horn Creek
Morning sunrise reflecting the beauty of the moment on Rams Horn Creek.
