This page contains photographs submitted for the first annual Aquatic Resources Education Center (AREC) nature photography contest in 2021, including the winning submissions.
The contest was open to photographers of all ages. Prizes were awarded in three categories (birds, nature, and people enjoying nature) and in three age groups (children, teens and adults). All photos were taken in the Woodland Beach Wildlife Area between Jan. 1 and Aug. 16, 2021.
Winning Entries
Category: Birds
Category: Nature
Category: People Enjoying Nature
All Other Entries
Summer Day Bouquet Wyatt Humphreys, FredericaSea of Marsh Grass Wyatt Humphreys, FredericaWaddling Wood Ducks Wyatt Humphreys, FredericaBee and a Butterfly Wyatt Humphreys, FredericaOn Lookout Wyatt Humphries, FredericaMarsh Mallows Wyatt Humphreys, FredericaSwarming Swallows Wyatt Humphreys, FredericaNature’s Bouquet Wyatt Humphreys, FredericaIn Her Element David S. Vallee, WilmingtonStalker? David S. Vallee, WilmingtonMy Light David S. Vallee, WilmingtonSnack Time David S. Vallee, WilmingtonGrasslands to Home Marjorie P. Elzey, WilmingtonButterfly and Queen Anne’s Lace Marjorie P. Elzey, WilmingtonDragon Fly Marjorie P. Elzey, WilmingtonOsprey Marjorie P. Elzey, WilmingtonCrab Traps Marjorie P. Elzey, WilmingtonThistle Marjorie P. Elzey, WilmingtonSea Glass Marjorie P. Elzey, Wilmington