Scenic Virginia’s annual Virginia Vistas Photo Contest
All photos courtesy of Scenic Virginia
Scenic Virginia’s annual Virginia Vistas Photo Contest showcases the amazing depth and breadth of scenic beauty in the Commonwealth. Notes Executive Director Leighton Powell, “There is so much to love in our beautiful Virginia, and our annual photo contest reminds Virginians how lucky we are to call this place “home.”
Of course, here at The Piedmont Virginian we couldn’t agree more. While we love all of Virginia, we showcase only a portion: the northern Piedmont. So we’ve selected some of those photos that either won or received an honorable mention in the contest that are specifically in our editorial coverage area to share with our readers.
Returning as Photo Contest judges were Ben Greenberg, a professional photographer and author of Natural Virginia; Judy Watkins, Special Projects Manager at Virginia Tourism Corporation; Tom Saunders, a professional photographer with the Virginia Department of Transportation; and Eugenia Anderson-Ellis, a Scenic Virginia Advisory Board member and former president.
“Watchful Mother Bear”
By Matthew Huntley
Shenandoah National Park, Rappahannock County
Vistas With Wildlife Category Honorable Mention
“Shenandoah’s Golden Poplar Grove”
by Kalen Martin-Gross
Shenandoah National Park, Front Royal.
Honorable Mention in Scenic Trees Category
“Old Barn Sunset”
By Robert Golub
Route 522, Rappahannock County
Winner in the Farms and Open Spaces Category
“Pastel Sunset”
by Robert Golub
Rillhurst Farm, Culpeper.
Honorable Mention in the Scenic Trees Category
“Dogwood Lane”
By C. Renee Martin
Blandy Farm, Boyce
Winner, Scenic Trees Category
“Sunrise over Fog in the Shenandoah”
by Thomas Hennessy. Ivy Creek Overlook in Free Union.
Honorable Mention in Mountains and Valleys Category
“Drive into the Autumn”
By Vladimir Gravblev
Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, Stanardsville
Honorable Mention in the Highways & Byways Category
“After the Storm”
By Malcolm Andrews
Mirador Farm and the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenwood
Honorable Mention in the Farms & Open Spaces Category
“Hayfield”
by Kathy Russell
Front Royal, Warren County.
Honorable Mention in Farms and Open Spaces Category
“Carl’s”
by Glenn Suttenfield
Fredericksburg
Honorable Mention in Cities and Towns Category
“Dark Hollow Falls”
By C. Renee Martin
Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, Stanley
Honorable Mention in the Rivers and Waterways Category
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