Thank you to all the photographers that shared their best photos showing children in nature in the Children In Nature Photo Contest with chances to win a Carbon Fiber Tripod and more!

A special thanks to our friend and professional photographer Ana Brandt for her collaboration as a guest judge in this photo contest. Ana Brandt is a California based award winning photographer, author, teacher and mother of 3 who has been specializing in pregnancy and newborn imagery for over 16 years. Her classic images for an established and growing A List clientele have appeared in numerous publications, books, websites, and physician offices.

Congratulations People's Choice "More than you think" by elenakonstantinidou

Congratulations Grand Jury Winner "Someday" by ellestaples

"The truck in the back in shallow depth with the truck in the front signifies true childhood. I remember my son playing with trains at this age. I think it is spectacular." - Ana Brandt

Congratulations Runner Up "The girl in the field" by vikkirogers

"This is my next favorite - I adore the light and the colors" - Ana Brandt

Congratulations Runner Up "Leaves " by maaikeschauer

"The eyes of the boy and the shallow lights around are perfection." - Ana Brandt

Congratulations Runner Up "“Logic will get you from A to Z; imagination will get you everywhere.” ~ Albert Einstein. " by pattyschmitt

"I adore childhood. I adore children. This is an excellent composite and one to be in a children's book!" - Ana Brandt

Congratulations Runner Up "Waiting for the storm to pass" by Darrenp

"You can’t ignore the light and the rule of thirds - very very well done. Gorgeous." - Ana Brandt

Congratulations Runner Up "Winter's Child" by NoelleMirabella

"I had such a hard time choosing. This is just one of this magical winter images that makes me want to see it on a Hallmark card." - Ana Brandt

"The lake at dusk" by SophieJaneNZ

"puppy kisses" by Andreamartinphoto

"A little bit of love" by IrisBergmann

"Serious face" by lonejensen

""I told you...I don't want to talk!"" by RoxieArtPhotography

"Best Friends" by alesiabeloysova

"I'll Protect You Forever " by crystaldiane

"No sand castle :-(" by Cristoval

"Goldbergs - For Computer -003" by RobClaysPhotos

"Christmas Magic" by Merma1d

"Meadow Memories" by KarenHook

"Tom & Huck" by allisonsoltis

"Strolling in Bamboo Forest" by Duangmon

"Fishing Break" by lisaholloway

"Flowers for Eliza" by caitlynblake

"Joyful Catch " by dawnvandoorn

"Springtime" by beccawohlwinder

"Siblings" by JuliaAltork

"Embrace the light" by Wiktoria_irwin

"Hop" by stephaniecomeau

"No holding back" by AshleyGoverman

""Waiting on mom"" by lisablevins

"Little Jake Had a Farm" by ktq101

"Benjamin" by sallycampbellclark

"Lovey" by Hlong

"Golden Hour" by contamestorias

"Stardust Soul" by emwillphotos

"Sisters." by LyndseyGKidd

"..winter" by kristinazvinakeviciute

"Spring Blossoms" by KellyALongphotography

"A boy and his dog" by LeahRobinson

"waiting bw" by Bigredbarnphoto

"gooseherd" by Iwona

"Farewell" by melissanelsonnoble

"untitled" by laurenrebecca

"'All Creatures Great and Small'" by CarleyShellyPhotoArtistry

"Luke-2-" by jenniferwilhite_photog

"Spring time in Texas" by CourtneyBlissett

"Lovely day for a walk" by Child_Expressions

"Best friends" by shonadicksonmcfadden

"organic" by joannagalant

"brooke" by christianjohnoreilly

"Conscious" by sheenaraepasswater

""Splashes"" by tiffanyfinleymoon

"Sisters" by chrisengland

"_41A9703-2" by fredrikericsson

"Girl in Field" by howeyt

"Golden Sisters" by przemyslawchola

"The Boys" by SaraEvansPhotography

"A Walk in the Park " by chadmcmahon

"Darius and Maeva " by thierryvouillamoz

"Serengeti way " by giovannivolpe

"Eternal Spring " by ElenaParaskeva

"Flower Picking " by MarissaJane

"Cowboy in Black and White " by Julieweiss

"Hide and Seek " by kapuschinsky

"Princess in the Woods " by jesbrandon

"Prairie Joy " by IanDMcGregor

"Winter Magic " by anitaprice