FIRST PLACE

A massive cloud formation dumps rain on the iconic rock formations of Monument Valley in the black and white image by Jim Shoemaker .

Jim Shoemaker

Monument Valley

 

SECOND PLACE

A Black-necked stilt chick slips across the water at the Gilbert Water Ranch. By Todd Wynia

Todd Wynia

Black-necked stilt chick, Gilbert Water Ranch

 

THIRD PLACE

A desert bighorn sheep is silhouetted against a backdrop of colorful heavy storm clouds at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. By Beth Toussaint

Beth Toussaint

Desert bighorn sheep, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum



HONORABLE MENTIONS

This image of a butterfly with transparent wings against a bright green backdrop was made by Hasanur Khan.

Hasanur Khan

Scottsdale

 

A curious squirrel clutches a pinecone and appears to smile at its photographer. By Jenny L Clark

Jenny L Clark

Squirrel, Woods Canyon Lake

 

A baby coatimundi gobbles dates while balancing on a palm frond at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum, near Superior, Arizona. By Mark Koster

Mark Koster

Coatimundi, Boyce Thompson Arboretum

 

Macro image of a black and white paper kite butterfly feeding on a red flower is by Jonathan Cline.

Jonathan Cline

Butterfly Wonderland, Scottsdale

 

A serene sunset at Canyon Lake creates a colorful texture of pebbles at the water's edge. By Hasanur Khan

Hasanur Khan

Canyon Lake

 

A rainbow and lightning bolt frame a single saguaro near San Manuel, Arizona. By Sean Parker

Sean Parker

San Manuel