Ranchland Trust of Kansas
TOPEKA — Winners have been announced for the 14th annual Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK) photography contest. Photographers of all ages submitted photos that showcase the mission of RTK, “To preserve Kansas’ ranching heritage and open spaces for future generations through the conservation of working landscapes.”
More than 140 photographs were entered by 40 talented photographers in this year's photography contest.
Bruce L. Hogle of Leawood was the grand prize winner in this year’s contest. The winning image was taken at a controlled burn at the Flying W Ranch in the Flint Hills.
Category winners include:
Landscape – Amanda Buus Thomsen, Kiowa;
Livestock – Holly Mettling, Bogue;
People – Sheridan Wimmer-Doyle, Manhattan;
Sunrise or Sunset – Scott Bean, Manhattan;
Wildlife – Alan Tajchman, Manhattan;
KLA Member – Shea Baird, Levant;
Youth – Hadley Gfeller, Junction City;
Honorable Mention – Chelsea Weber, Cedar Point.
Kansas native and National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson was the special guest judge this year. L’image is the exclusive sponsor of the contest. The locally owned photo printing and picture framing store in Wichita has been in business for more than 25 years, specializing in their ready-to-hang plaque mount.
Prizes are awarded to the top 10 winning photographers. All winning entries can be viewed on RTK’s Facebook page or website www.ranchlandtrustofkansas.org.