2026 Friends of Blackwater Photo Contest Winners

A big congratulations to the winners in our 2026 Refuge Photo Contest at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Our winners and honorable mentions are highlighted below. We want to thank everyone who entered our photo contest and who shared their wonderful photos with us!

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Adult - Wildlife

  • 1st Place - Julia Tanner
    "Eastern Kingbird Flies over Budding Swamp Milkweed"
  • 2nd Place - Chuck Mitchell
    "Class Reunion"
  • 3rd Place - Brian Reidy
    "Red Headed Woodpecker"

Adult - Landscapes and Waterscapes

  • 1st Place - Patrick Homer
    "Reflections"
  • 2nd Place - Wendy Milligan
    "Silent Witness in Fogs Embrace"
  • 3rd Place - Kenneth Rose
    "A Sunset Silhouette"

Adult - Nightscapes

  • 1st Place - Mikey Pullan
    "Kiosk Milky Way"
  • 2nd Place - Jack Shih
    "The Heavens Unveiled"
  • Honorable Mention - Kenneth Rose
    "An Eagle's View"

Adult - Flora and Macro

  • 1st Place - Candice Taylor
    "Deep Blue Dragonfly"
  • 2nd Place - Laura Lindsay
    "Shadow Beauty"
  • 3rd Place - Barb Saffir
    "Pretty in Pink"