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2025 Photography Contest Results

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Congratulations to the Winners and Honorable Mentions!

The City of West Palm Beach and Grassy Waters Conservancy thank all who participated in our 2025 Grassy Waters Preserve Photography Contest. The Conservancy also thanks our contest judge and professional photographer Barry Schein.

  • 59 photographers entered 195 images.
  • There were 1,500 votes for the People’s Choice.
  • Donations totaled over $3,250 to be used for projects and programs at the Preserve.
Grand Prize Winner: “Sunset” by Diego Silva
Nature Center’s Choice: “Escargot on the Go” by Todd Cameron
People’s Choice: “Peek-a-Boo” by Susan Muñoz

Prints of all of the awarded photos will be on display at the Nature Center until the 2026 contest with occasional pauses for other exhibits.

Click on an image to see it larger or scroll down for all award winners

Grand Prize Winner

Sunset
“Sunset” by Diego Silva

Nature Center’s Choice

Escargot on the Go
“Escargot on the Go” by Todd Cameron

People’s Choice

Peek-a-Boo
“Peek-a-Boo” by Susan Muñoz
FIRST PLACE
Doll's Eyes
“Doll’s Eyes” by Michael Pare
SECOND PLACE
Perched in Time
“Perched in Time” by David Guerrero
THIRD PLACE
Phantom Flight
“Phantom Flight ” by David Guerrero
FIRST PLACE
Lilac Tasselflowers
“Lilac Tasselflowers” by Connie Wagner
SECOND PLACE
Bringing Home the Gold
“Bringing Home the Gold” by Connie Wagner
THIRD PLACE
Glassy Wings over Grassy Waters
“Glassy Wings over Grassy Waters” by Scott Manas
FIRST PLACE
Blushing Brushing
Landscape – “Blushing Brushing” by Edward Muñoz
SECOND PLACE
Dramatic Winter Vibes
“Dramatic Winter Vibes” by Kristen Kearney
THIRD PLACE
Seablatters
“Seablatters” by Carolyn Gervasi
FIRST PLACE and GRAND PRIZE
Sunset
“Sunset” by Diego Silva
SECOND PLACE and NATURE CENTER’S CHOICE
Escargot on the Go
“Escargot on the Go” by Todd Cameron
THIRD PLACE and PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Peek-a-Boo
“Peek-a-Boo” by Susan Munoz
FIRST PLACE
A Gator’s Paradise
“A Gator’s Paradise” by Arthur Blatt
SECOND PLACE
Lizard Leisure
“Lizard Leisure” by Bruno DiMarzio
THIRD PLACE
Windswept
“Windswept” by Bruno DiMarzio
A Damsel Not Distressed
“A Damsel Not Distressed ” by Dianna Burkholder
Cold Day
“Cold Day” by Josue Leon
Hidden Beauty
“Hidden Beauty” by John Upp
Lacy Blue
“Lacy Blue” by Jan Freeman
Mr. Broad Shoulders
“Mr. Broad Shoulders” by Edward Muñoz
Nature's Embrace
“Nature’s Embrace” by Erika Utter
Open for Bzzzness!
“Open for Bzzzness!” by Scott Manas
Silent Stride
“Silent Stride” by David Guerrero
Swim Free
“Swim Free” by Jade Cave
Warbler Stare Down
“Warbler Stare Down” by Jan Freeman