Editor's Pick Awards 2004

Avian Gallery

First Place Winner - Kirtland's Warbler by Robert Royse

"If this isn't the best shot of this endangered species that exists, I'll be surprised. A hearty congratulations to you."    Bob Steele

1^st Honorable Mention - American Kestrel by Jim Zipp

2^nd Honorable Mention - Mating Golden Eagle by Renee de Heer

Earth, Sea & Sky Gallery

First Place Winner - Sandstone Slither by Tony Kuyper

"Tony, this is stunning. One of the best intimate landscapes I have seen, and I do mean that in the widest possible context."    Guy Tal

1^st Honorable Mention - Sequioa Trunks and Beams by Danny Burk

2^nd Honorable Mention - Silent Lucidity by Bret Edge

Fauna Gallery

First Place Winner - Arctic Fox Cub Waking Up by Jasper Doest

"Excellent. I'm envious of your experience - to say nothing of the shot!"    Pete Bengeyfield

1^st Honorable Mention - Downpour by Marsel van Oosten

2^nd Honorable Mention - Siblings by Robert Ganz

Flora Gallery

First Place Winner - Radish Flower by Richard Loader

"A really excellent and very enjoyable image. The three water drops towards the tips of the petals really grab one attention, making a lovely triangle that leads the eye into the shot. Quite simply a wonderful image."    Matthew Pugh

1^st Honorable Mention - Fern On Burn by Mike Moats

2^nd Honorable Mention - Desert Phlox by Mark Hudon

Macro/Close-up Gallery

First Place Winner - Dragonfly in Flight, Green Darner by Daniella Theoret

"I've seen a lot of shots of this species in flight and this is right up there with the best of them, nice job."    Ronnie Gaubert

1^st Honorable Mention - Crab Spider by Jay Barnes

2^nd Honorable Mention - 1001 Sunrises by Doug Benner

Man & Nature Gallery

First Place Winner - The Nature Photographer by Ned Fenimore

"Ned, you are the waterfall master. Well done, again!"    Ross Wordhouse

1^st Honorable Mention - Palouse Farmlands by Joe Kayne

2^nd Honorable Mention - Winter at Mabry Hill by Jerry Greer

Photo Art Gallery

First Place Winner - Autumn in the Park by Cindy Germek

"Fantastic shot! I love the depth of focus you achieved here...this one pulls me right into the frame."    Cindy Mead

1^st Honorable Mention - Magnolia Bloom in Washington D.C. by Elizabeth Kimes

2^nd Honorable Mention - St. Helens Wildflowers by Zack Schnepf

Weekly Challenge Gallery

First Place Winner - WC #123 Teewinot by William Brozy

"Goodness... this is really magical!! I love photos with almost surreal layers like this. Clouds can be our best friends, right? Couldn't be better in my opinion!"    Arthur Sevestre

1^st Honorable Mention - WC #151 Anthracite Range by Adam Schallau

2^nd Honorable Mention - WC #134 Self Portrait by Phillip Noll