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Photography plays a powerful role in the dark sky movement. A photograph of the naturally dark sky connects those who’ve never laid eyes on the naturally dark sky to a universe hidden behind the veil of skyglow. Similarly, images that portray the impact of light pollution can spark conservation awareness and action. Photography has the power to transport us and inspire us to connect with and ultimately protect the night.
In celebration, DarkSky is hosting the fourth annual Capture the Dark Photography Contest! It is free to enter and open to entrants worldwide.
ANNOUNCING OUR WINNERS!
2nd Place - CONNECTING TO THE DARK
The Lookout
PHOTOGRAPHER: Ranit Dholey
3rd Place - CONNECTING TO THE DARK
Sea Pianist
PHOTOGRAPHER: Zhaohai Zhang
2nd Place - INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY PLACE
Aurora and Milky Way along the California Trail
PHOTOGRAPHER: Noel Benadom
3rd Place - INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY PLACE
Cosmic candles
PHOTOGRAPHER: Josh Taarud
2nd Place - THE Impact of Light Pollution
A multi-million star hotel
PHOTOGRAPHER: Morteza Salehi
3rd Place - THE Impact of Light Pollution
Light Pollution in Rush Valley from Salt Lake City light dome
PHOTOGRAPHER: Royce Bair
2nd Place - THE Bright Side of Lighting
Bathroom under the Sky
PHOTOGRAPHER: Petr Horálek
3rd Place - THE Bright Side of Lighting
Small Town Starry Nights
PHOTOGRAPHER: Joe Casias
2nd Place - Creatures of the Night
Symphony of the Cosmos
PHOTOGRAPHER: Tengyu Cai
3rd Place - Creatures of the Night
glowworm
PHOTOGRAPHER: HAIKUN LIANG
2nd Place - Deep Sky
Messier 78 behind Barnard's Loop in Orion
PHOTOGRAPHER: Rolf Olsen
3rd Place - Deep Sky
The Spaghetti Nebula, supernova remnant in Taurus
PHOTOGRAPHER: Wutichai Krodkiri
2nd Place - The Mobile Photgrapher
Beaming Lights
PHOTOGRAPHER: Kate Garner
3rd Place - The Mobile Photgrapher
Enjoying the Moon rise under the Milky Way core
PHOTOGRAPHER: Mihail Minkov
2nd Place - Youth
Within Arm's Reach
PHOTOGRAPHER: Neil Shet
3rd Place - Youth
An Elephant You’ll Never Forget!
PHOTOGRAPHER: Harry Johnson
2nd Place - People's Choice
Feeding My Soul
PHOTOGRAPHER: Dora Redman
3rd Place - People's Choice
Best of Milky Way 2022
PHOTOGRAPHER: Ahmad Habibi Syah
Prizes
Winners of each category will receive a prize package that includes a feature in DarkSky's Nightscape publication, the DarkSky blog and social media, a DarkSky membership and DarkSky swag. Winners will also receive a prize of a gift box of Strgzr merchandise of a hat, t-shirt, small goodies and a field pouch from Peak Design.
The winner of the People's Choice award will receive a prize package that includes a $250.00 gift card to B&H, a feature in DarkSky’s Nightscape publication, the DarkSky blog and social media, a DarkSky membership and DarkSky swag. The people’s choice will be determined by public voting which will open on July 3rd.
Any photo taken in Utah will be eligible for the Utah Dark Sky Award - the winner of this award will receive a prize package that includes a feature in DarkSky's Nightscape publication, the DarkSky blog and social media, a DarkSky membership and DarkSky swag. Winners will also receive a prize of a gift box of Strgzr merchandise of a hat, t-shirt, small goodies and a field pouch from Peak Design.
Winning photos will be featured in an upcoming photo exhibit at the Shanghai Astronomy Museum.