The Beauty Of Yellowstone National Park Photo Contest Winners

Thank you to all the photographers that shared their best Yellowstone photos showing sceneries or animals in The Beauty Of Yellowstone National Park Photo Contest with chances to win a Canon EOS Rebel T5 (body only) and more!

A special thanks to our friend and professional photographer Rick Sammon for his collaboration as a guest judge. Canon Explorer of Light and award-winning photographer Rick Sammon loves his day job. A tireless, prolific and inspirational image-maker, Rick, called by some “The Godfather of Photography” is one of the most active photographers on the planet; dividing his time between creating images, leading photo workshops, and making personal appearances. Rick’s enthusiasm for digital imaging is contagious. He is a man on a mission - a mission to make digital photography fun, creative, exciting and rewarding for others.

Congratulations Grand Jury Winner "Buffalo Hanging Out at Old Faithful" by brianbaril

"I picked this image as the winner for several reasons. First, the photographer, using a slow shutter speed, captured the beauty of the geyser. Second, it was taken by moonlight, with the photographer shooting into the moon. Third, the stars are a beautiful touch to the image. Fourth, I just love the mood and feeling of the image, which is the most important element in a photograph." - Rick Sammon

Congratulations Amateur Winner "Road Block" by jules1580

"I like the shallow depth-of- field the photographer used to make the bison in the foreground stand out in the frame. I like the eye-to- eye shooting level, which is something I recommend to my workshop students if they want the viewer of their photograph to relate to the subject. And, I know it’s cold there in winter, so my hat – and scarf and gloves – are off to the photographer." - Rick Sammon

Congratulations Runner Up "Deers at Dusk" by harrythomas

"Back -lit photographs can be tricky, especially when it comes to not overexposing the rim light, which adds a beautiful touch to photograph. The photographer did both an excellent job exposing and composing the photograph. I also like the separation between the two subjects." - Rick Sammon

Congratulations Runner Up "Castle Geyser Rainbow" by aardvarksrule

"Some might say that this shot is a dumb luck shot, complete with a rainbow and nice shadows. I say that luck favors the prepared photographer, especially when the photographer has a good eye for creative composition. Great composition and exposure – and processing!" - Rick Sammon

Congratulations People's Choice "Grizzly" by donanzinger