Idaho Outdoors / Idaho Camera Photo Contest

The eyes have it

It takes artistic vision, perfect timing, technical skill — and sometimes a little luck — to take a photo that captures the essence of Idaho. The five winners and more than 50 honorable mentions that were selected from more than 500 entries this year managed to do just that. The photos range from dramatic scenic shots to up-close looks at wildlife...

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2010 IDAHO OUTDOORS / IDAHO CAMERA PHOTO CONTEST IMAGES

Grand Prize Winner: Charles Knowles

GRAND PRIZE WINNER: CHARLES KNOWLES Charles Knowles of Meridian knows this spot on the Palouse well. He’s been photographing the old combine since he was in high school while living in Moscow and focusing on scenic photography with a large-format camera and black and white ...

319 days ago
2010 IDAHO OUTDOORS / IDAHO CAMERA PHOTO CONTEST IMAGES

First Place Winner: Monte Stiles

FIRST PLACE WINNER: MONTE STILES This veteran amateur photographer is known for going to great lengths to capture the perfect image. But he found this one close to the Boise Greenbelt outside his office. “You’ve got to enjoy nature where you find it,” said Stiles, ...

319 days ago
2010 IDAHO OUTDOORS / IDAHO CAMERA PHOTO CONTEST IMAGES

Third Place Winner: Glen Hush

THIRD PLACE WINNER: GLEN HUSH To get this shot of the Boise River, Glen Hush had to brave semi-trucks and cars whizzing by behind him on the Idaho 21 bridge. The Boisean won the grand prize in this contest in 2006 and has four honorable mentions this year.

319 days ago
2010 IDAHO OUTDOORS / IDAHO CAMERA PHOTO CONTEST IMAGES

Youth Winner: Rachel Howard

YOUTH WINNER: RACHEL HOWARD The 15-year-old Eagle High sophomore put in a lot of time — and miles driving with her mom — to capture the perfect silhouette. Her effort paid off with her first grand prize in the Idaho Outdoors /Idaho Camera photo contest. Howard also has ...

319 days ago

ROGER PHILLIPS

Roger Phillips: Dancing with the dark side of gravity while mountain biking

‘Mr. Rock, meet Mr. Helmet and his friend, Mr. Shoulder. That guy back there, that’s Mr. Shin. You will meet him in a millisecond.

68 days ago
ROGER PHILLIPS

Roger Phillips: Misuse hurts all trail users

Gather ’round, all you Foothills trail users, we need to talk.

82 days ago
PETE ZIMOWSKY

Zimo: Oregon Coast in February? You bet.

Forget the rain, camp on the Oregon Coast and enjoy the seafood.

89 days ago

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What the judges had to say about the 2010 contest

Max Burke, Meridian: "Outstanding pictures. Numerous had winning quality. I felt these were some of the best pictures entered in recent years."

Kat Potter, Meridian: "Some very fine photographers. Everyone did great."

Carolyn Winchester, Boise: "Great photos. (We) had a hard time choosing the best."

Shawn Raecke, Idaho Statesman photographer: "To me a great photograph must include a few key elements: nice light, (the grand prize winner), interesting composition, (the first-place winner) and capture a great moment (cowboy kids). This year we had a great deal of photographs to choose from that included all of those elements."