After 8,500 entries and over 57,000 votes, the organization Defenders of Wildlife finally announced the grand prize winner for their second-annual photo contest.
Photographer Jim Chagares captured this heartwarming photo while in Katmai National Park in southern Alaska. He was also a first place winner in last year’s contest. “I learned from the old masters,” said Chagares about his artistic training.
Check out the two stunning first place winners after the jump below – and then hit the official Defenders of Wildlife blog for the rest. As always, please consider donating to help protect our fragile wildlife.
Categories: Animals.
Photo: Jim Chagares, James Dick, Noelle Zaleski
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