The Snowflakes Photo Contest Finalists!

Thank you to all the photographers that shared their best shot showing snowflakes in this photo contest made possible by our friends at Blurb. Blurb's independent publishing platform gives you the ability to create, publish, sell, and distribute photo books, hardcovers or paperbacks, and magazines in print and digital formats. We're here to simplify self-publishing for everyone.

A special thanks to friend and professional photographer Jeff Foott for his collaboration as a guest judge. Jeff has produced and shot over 40 conservation-orientated films, for National Geographic, Discovery Channel, BBC, PBS ETC. His still pictures have been published internationally, in National Geographic Magazine, National Geographic Traveler, Geo, Natures Best, Outdoor Photographer Magazine-Sierra Club, Audubon, Self Realization and many other calendars.

Congratulations Grand Jury Winner "Snow Angel" by FrankSomma

"This photo shows a careful use of B&W, the dark silhouette of the person, perfectly placed in the white background, umbrella and all, shows great timing. The snow flakes add the final touch." - Jeff Foott

Congratulations People's Choice "Snowfall - Great Grey Owl" by JimCumming

"The Great Gray Owl is superb. I have to agree with the peoples choice and say it is tops ! The owl coming straight at camera, with the yellow eyes and snow flakes makes it pretty dramatic." - Jeff Foott

Congratulations Amateur Winner "DSC08626_DxO" by jeffkaller