Photo Contest

I am a native of Nevada. I have lived 60 years in this little piece of heaven we call the Great Basin. I have always loved the beauty of the wide open spaces and our version of “Big Sky” country, but what really fascinates me is the “little” spaces; the small springs and oasis areas that define our nature. The areas that feed and water our wild animals and the areas that provide shade for a nap! This “little space”... Read More

I call her Valentine, a mustang with a heart-shaped mark on her forehead. She roams the Mt. Charleston Wilderness. I met Valentine while taking a predawn trip toward Cold Creek with hopes to see wild horses and elk in the area. She greeted me at sunrise, grazing in the desert below Bonanza Peak. Nevada’s outdoor spaces thrill me. Adventure is limitless and scenic wonders are infinite. As a 25-year Las Vegas local, I’m still in awe of my surroundings. As... Read More

I took the photo because of the intense profusion of wildflowers that bloomed in the area during spring 2013. The time of day offered low-angle sunlight and nearly perfect lighting and contrast conditions. The clouds added to the scene and the illumination of the Sheep Range in the background added to the sense of place. I was attempting to emphasize the contrast between the concept of the dry, brown desert and the unusual occurrence of abundant wildflowers in a place... Read More

The photo was taken from the crest of the Sonoma Range, looking north. The Sonoma Range is just south of Winnemucca. It was taken October 31, 2011, so the vegetation was in good fall colors. I was hiking with my daughter, Gretchen Westhoff, who lives in Winnemucca. We enjoy hiking in the beautiful mountains of Nevada. Image Copyright © 2013 John Boehmke – All Rights Reserved.

The picture is at the entrance to Red Rock National Park, just as the sun was setting and the moon rising. I had moved to Vegas only three weeks prior and was out exploring what Nevada had to offer. I was taken back by the peacefulness the desert had knowing Las Vegas was only minutes away. I now go there periodically with my dog to enjoy the beauty and serenity it provides. Image Copyright © 2013 Michelle Jetzer – All... Read More

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada helped celebrate Nevada’s Sesquicentennial by seeking photos that highlight Nevadan adventures and activities on public lands and historic sites. Winning photos are featured on the BLM site and the Nevada Sesquicentennial site. Image Copyright © 2013 Jamey Pyles – All Rights Reserved.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada helped celebrate Nevada’s Sesquicentennial by seeking photos that highlight Nevadan adventures and activities on public lands and historic sites. Winning photos are featured on the BLM site and the Nevada Sesquicentennial site. Image Copyright © 2013 Ali Smith – All Rights Reserved.