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“Lynx Drinking From a Stream, at Denali National Park,” by Frank Lynn Pierce. Courtesy of 2015 Alaska Magazine Photo Contest. Grand Prize.
by Frank Lynn Pierce. “Lynx Drinking From a Stream, at Denali National Park.” Grand Prize. Courtesy of 2015 Alaska Magazine Photo Contest.

ALASKA PHOTO COMPETITION WINNERS

The Alaska Magazine Photo Competition yielded some magnificent winners, finalists and favorite images.

From photos of wondrous wildlife to the spectacular wild landscapes to native portraits, these images are all winners in our book! Check them out below.

An Eagle Swoops Down to Catch a Quick Lunch in Ketchikan

Image: by Larry Wajsman. “An Eagle Swoops Down to Catch a Quick Lunch in Ketchikan.”  Readers Choice Award. Courtesy of 2015 Alaska Magazine Photo Contest.

“An Arctic Tern Pauses to Scratch an Itch at Potter Marsh

Image: by Bill Dam Jr. “An Arctic Tern Pauses to Scratch an Itch at Potter Marsh.” Third Place. Courtesy of 2015 Alaska Magazine Photo Contest.

Two Female polar bears brawl on the beach outside of the village of Kaktovik

Image: by Kevin McCarthy. “Two Female polar bears brawl on the beach outside of the village of Kaktovik.” First Place. Courtesy of 2015 Alaska Magazine Photo Contest.

Sow and Twin Brown Bear Cubs With Milk Mustaches on the Kenai Peninsula

Image: by Diane Briggs. “Sow and Twin Brown Bear Cubs With Milk Mustaches on the Kenai Peninsula.” Second Place. Courtesy of 2015 Alaska Magazine Photo Contest.

A Spawning Salmon Along the Russian River on the Kenai Peninsula

Image: by Michael Wilson. “A Spawning Salmon Along the Russian River on the Kenai Peninsula.”  Third Place. Courtesy of 2015 Alaska Magazine Photo Contest.

Winter Alpenglow on Denali

Image: by Richard Kelly. “Winter Alpenglow on Denali.” Reader’s Choice Award. Courtesy of 2015 Alaska Magazine Photo Contest.

Boat Seen From the Fireweed-filled Shore of the Old Valdez Site

Image: by Pamela Lipari. “Boat Seen From the Fireweed-filled Shore of the Old Valdez Site.” Third Place. Courtesy of 2015 Alaska Magazine Photo Contest.

Mendenhall Glacier Ice Cave, Juneau, AK

Image: by Emily Tracy. Mendenhall Glacier Ice Cave, Juneau, AK.  First Place. Courtesy of 2015 Alaska Magazine Photo Contest.

Smokehouse in Newhalen During the Sockeye Salmon Run

Image: by Thomas Tessier. “Smokehouse in Newhalen During the Sockeye Salmon Run.” Second Place. Courtesy of 2015 Alaska Magazine Photo Contest.

A Humpback Whale Puts on a Show with Herbert Glacier in the Background

Image: by Larry Wajsman. “A Humpback Whale Puts on a Show with Herbert Glacier in the Background.” Third Place. Courtesy of 2015 Alaska Magazine Photo Contest.

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A Self-portrait Inside an Ice Cave on Canwell Glacier

Image: by Steven Miley. “A Self-portrait Inside an Ice Cave on Canwell Glacier.” Second Place. Courtesy of 2015 Alaska Magazine Photo Contest.

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A Dog Team Makes its Way Through a Sunlit Spruce Forest in Fairbanks

Image: by Brenna McConnell-Booher. “A Dog Team Makes its Way Through a Sunlit Spruce Forest in Fairbanks.” First Place. Courtesy of 2015 Alaska Magazine Photo Contest.

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