This Year’s North American Nature Photographer’s Association Results Are In
Just now, as I was sitting at my desk trying to decide whether to post a pelican or a snow monkey, I received an email from NANPA, the North American Nature Photographer’s Association. The results (at least the initial results) of their yearly photo contest are in and this year six of my images were winners, so I figured I’d post those instead. I don’t know yet where they all placed, but the first three (a black tailed jackrabbit, a spider monkey, and two giraffes necking) are somewhere in the top 120. The bottom three images (a bighorn in the Badlands, a bighorn in Yellowstone, and giant tortoises in the Galapagos) are in the top 250. All but the necking giraffes have been posted to the blog before, so I’ll just give camera info for that shot. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 280mm) ISO 400, f/5 at 1/400th of a second
I just love the giraffe shot, Sean. It would be great to see others that you have of them.
I see your posts on Facebook + am so impressed that I know you from my little ol’ assistant editor days.
Congrats on all of your success!
Sean I think the best of your photos go way beyond mere tack sharp recording of a particular animal. The rabbit photograph in particular with its lovely color and blurred background typifies this. (It may be a rabbit but it’s also fine art.) Congratulations on the well deserved recognition!
Thanks John. Appreciate it. Also nice that that rabbit encounter was worth the effort. I spent about an hour alone in the desert with that him, just hanging out letting him get used to my presence. Eventually he allowed me a few nice shots.
Congratulations!!! Well deserved – your photos are wonderful and bring me to places I will never be able to go myself – Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us.
…so earned and deserved. Day after day you reward us with images that awe, stun, and remind us we are all part of an amazing planet. Thank you- Michael
Sean, Your photos are like getting a present every day! Congratulations on getting peer recognition for your passion, discerning eye, and talent. Thank you for sharing!
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Love them all!
Congratulations Sean!
Congratulations Sean! Thank you for sharing such beauty and your incredible talent with us
I just love the giraffe shot, Sean. It would be great to see others that you have of them.
I see your posts on Facebook + am so impressed that I know you from my little ol’ assistant editor days.
Congrats on all of your success!
Thanks Christine. How are things at Pluto? Here’s another shot of the giraffes from that series https://seancrane.com/2012/04/giraffes-necking/
My favorite is the Jackrabbit and the Bighorn in the Badlands. Congratulations on your wins!
Sean , it’s nice to get a little sugar!
No doubt Peter, no doubt.
Fantastic news!
These are incredible, heroic shots Sean. Congratulations ! The giraffes are particularly elegant, but love ’em all!
Sean I think the best of your photos go way beyond mere tack sharp recording of a particular animal. The rabbit photograph in particular with its lovely color and blurred background typifies this. (It may be a rabbit but it’s also fine art.) Congratulations on the well deserved recognition!
Thanks John. Appreciate it. Also nice that that rabbit encounter was worth the effort. I spent about an hour alone in the desert with that him, just hanging out letting him get used to my presence. Eventually he allowed me a few nice shots.
That’s my boy! Bursting with pride, Sean, for your well deserved recognition!!!!!
Congratulations!!! Well deserved – your photos are wonderful and bring me to places I will never be able to go myself – Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us.
Wow. Congratulations. Great shots. Love the giraffes.
I like ’em all. Way to go Seanie!!
Oh man!! I’m not surprised Crane. So happy for you. Congratulations!!!!!
Congratulations! I’m not surprised. The award is well deserved!
Wonderful! Deserving.
…so earned and deserved. Day after day you reward us with images that awe, stun, and remind us we are all part of an amazing planet. Thank you- Michael
Thanks Michael, always nice to hear from you.
Well done, and thanks for sharing your great images!
Well deserved recognition! Viewing your photos has become a morning ritual. Can’t think of a better start to the day!
Thanks Misty. I’m about due for a trip down to Miami to photograph manatees.
Amazing – you’re so incredibly talented. It’s time to give up your day job
Rock ON! They are all amazing but that jackrabbit is over the top!
Wonderful work Sean. Congrats. All great, but I agree with Dawn, I love that rabbit.
Well done….and well deserved.
Congratulations Sean …so well deserved! Stunning photos all. I agree with John….you are an artist. I too love them all but today the rabbit is my fave
Thanks Gina. I do love the jackrabbits.
Oh Sean how exciting, I sure hope you win with one of these beauties … that bunny should win hands down, my fav !!
What?? These should all be in the Top 10! You got robbed! But, um, congrats anyway 🙂
Congratulations, Sean!
Jackrabbit and Bighorn in Yellowstone are really great IMHO
So awesome! You deserve it! Congrats!
Congratulations Sean! That’s amazing!!!
Congratulations Sean, a well deserved recognition. Love you daily photos. Thanks
Sean, Your photos are like getting a present every day! Congratulations on getting peer recognition for your passion, discerning eye, and talent. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Laura, I appreciate the kind words.