We give thanks to the many entrants who helped us celebrate the beauty and importance of nature in the Comox Valley! 

In an unexpected twist, Michael Buerge tied with himself for first place. Both winning photos feature birds: a juvenile Bald Eagle and an Anna’s Hummingbird. The judges appreciated Michael’s masterful technique and colors. 

The second-place image was taken by Hadrien Jouet. The judges decided that his black-and-white image of a group of cormorants was a good representation of the Comox Valley. Shannon Kay won third prize for her stunning portrayal of an ordinary dandelion seed head. 

For our special Puntledge Forest category, David Schostek won for his aerial image of the river with an atmospheric patch of fog.

In The Fog by Michael Buerge

Showoff by Michael Buerge

Cormorants by Hadrien Jouet

Dancing Dandelions by Shannon Kay

Puntledge by David Schostek

Jenn Dykstra

Jenn Dysktra is an accomplished photographer and founder and publisher of the Comox Valley Collective magazine. She views life as a series of memorable moments that she captures for her clients. Jennifer finds sanctuary adventuring in the great outdoors.

Scott Bell

Scott Bell is a cinematographer and photographer with a commitment to capturing images that show the beauty of the world. His work strives to protect the wild places on this planet through inspiring visuals and engaging stories.

Tim Ennis

Tim Ennis is a conservation biologist, the Executive Director of the Comox Valley Land Trust, and a photography enthusiast. Tim can’t wait to see this year’s photo submissions.