Summer Season of Lyme Land Trust’s ‘Imagining Lyme’ Photo Contest Ends Sept. 30

This ‘Photo of Distinction’ by Rich Sanders is titled, ‘Late Summer at Uncas Lake.’ It was taken in September 2024 when, in the photographer’s words, “there’s still time for a late summer swim and a look see both above and below the water.”

LYME — Imagining Lyme is a photo contest organized by the Lyme Land Trust and photos can be submitted year-round.

Each season, three photos of distinction are chosen based upon the criteria of emotional impact and creative design. The deadline to be included in the current summer season is tomorrow, Sept. 30.

At the end of the year, the Annual People’s Vision Award allows everyone to vote for their favorite.

The contest encourages people to expand their visual awareness of nature and highlight the beauty of the Lyme Preserves by taking photographs prompted by inspiration from award winning photographer, Joe Standart and other artists.

This ‘Photo of Distinction’ by Athana Catlett is titled, “Winter Magic on Whalebone Cove” and was taken in January 2022 from Joshuatown Rd. after a snowfall.

In the Tips from Joe section, Joe Standart and guest artists offer guidance to help you improve your own photography while you think about new ways to see the world. Each tip will be short, simple and non-technical, suitable for any kind of camera or smart phone.

All submitted photos will be displayed in the Lyme Land Trust Imagining Lyme showcase galleries and may be featured in the Trust publications, webpage and other promotional materials.