Artistic & Abstract

Honorable Mention

“The Shops at Crystals creates an art installation of light, color, and form with its interior walls, while consumers shop.”

Artistic & Abstract

Honorable Mention

“While I was interviewing the locksmiths that work for the Department of Public Safety, they showed me their key board. It was almost disorienting to see just how many keys they are in charge of. I loved the symmetry and pattern of all the hanging keys and the overload of
information.”

Artistic & Abstract

1st Place

“Since the late 1990s, I’ve been working on a series of images I call Wet Floor Vegas. With the iconic lights of Las Vegas as the subject, enhanced by rare desert rain, WFV reflects the ever-changing landscapes that have illuminated Las Vegas and made it so much fun. Simply put, when it rains at night, I’m down on the Strip or Downtown shooting reflections in pools of water, having a great time doing it.”

City Scenes

Honorable Mention

“We have the best sunsets here in Southern Nevada. I was waiting for my wife to come out of Target when I noticed the black car next to me was reflecting the amazing light. I grabbed the camera at hand (an iPhone).”

City Scenes

Honorable Mention

“Courtyard, cropped.”

City Scenes

1st Place

“An electric view of Las Vegas from Sunrise Mountain during an isolated thunderstorm.”

Storyteller

Honorable Mention

“Micro burst hits the open desert behind Seven Magic Mountains, appearing and disappearing within a matter of minutes.”

Storyteller

Honorable Mention

“As soon as the streets became empty, some people took advantage to turn the backdrop into a sweet photo opportunity for their classic car.”

Storyteller

2nd Place

“Part of a series named ‘My Pandemic Family Life,’ this is what quarantine looks like every day. This series follows one woman’s struggle with being abandoned by the father of her children and what life is like when you are left alone to take care of them.”

The Rurals

Honorable Mention

The Alamo Inn in Alamo

The Rurals

Honorable Mention

“Lights hovering somewhere near Rachel.”

The Rurals

2nd Place

Desert National Wildlife Refuge, Corn Creek Station

“I thought I might try some astrophotography at a secluded wildlife refuge where the sky would not be polluted by the Las Vegas lights. Around 11 p.m., clouds moved in and obscured the stars, so I decided to leave. While packing my gear, I noticed that the clouds were gathering above an abandoned cabin. To give the cabin a more occupied and cozy appearance, I put a flashlight inside and aimed it at the window. During the time exposure, I light-painted the cabin exterior with another flashlight whose color temperature was considerably cooler than the inside light. I was surprised and lucky to get this photo.”

Wild Nevada

Honorable Mention

“Amargosa Big Dune”

Wild Nevada

Honorable Mention

“This photo was taken in Gold Butte National Monument, a hidden gem in Nevada and a photographer's playground. I planned out this shot so that the Milky Way rises over a unique sandstone fin sculpted by wind erosion.”

Wild Nevada

Honorable Mention

“The Ruby Mountains outside of Elko house some of the most dramatic landscape scenes in Nevada.  Thomas Canyon sits at the base of majestic Mount Fitzgerald and provides a magical stream for those who choose to wander up its trail. The first portion of the trail passes thundering waterfalls in deep alpine forest.  As you gain in elevation, the larger trees dissipate and Mount Fitzgerald comes into view. Just past the end of the trail, time for bushwhacking, you will encounter this stunning view -— and if you time it right, you will be blessed with a sunset that only Nevada can provide.”

Wild Nevada

2nd Place

“Escaping the city lights to the higher rural ground near Pioche, a once-in-my-lifetime view of the Comet Neowise, streaking silently across the sky. A solemn visitor in our solar system, much like the aluminum sojourner Argosy in the foreground, a relic of the past. An ion tail stretching many millions of miles reminds us all, the distance that light may travel to our eyes, all to inspire.”

Light & Shadow

Honorable Mention

“This is how it feels to travel alone during the pandemic.”

Light & Shadow

Honorable Mention

“Nevada's Black Rock Desert playa surface never remains the same for very long. Constantly changing shapes and textures are because of many varying conditions, natural and human-caused. This image was made during a period of ‘transient dune’ formations which lasted only a few months in pristine form.”

Light & Shadow

1st Place

“‘Where’s Forky’ is part of my series, ‘My Pandemic Family Life.’ It follows the life of my three-generation family living together during the pandemic. Atlas is in the garbage looking for his toy, Forky.”