This gallery features the 18th Annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition finalists. There were almost 1,000 entries received for the 18th Annual AMPC, and only 50  images were selected as finalists.

Adventure

Imagery depicting mountain sports such as climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, etc.

Photographer	Title
Alicia Green	“The Zionville Skateboard Queen”
Andi Gelsthorpe	“To be 9 years old”
Jason Frye	“Under the Stars”
John Rabb	“Take Me Away”
Lynn Willis	“Big Wall, Small Climber”
Lynn Willis	“Rocky Knob Mountain Biking”
Lynn Willis	“Bouldering Buckeye Knob”
Lynn Willis	“The White Room”
Mary Presson Roberts	“Reedy River Falls Morning”
Michael Kaal	“Laurel Falls Fish”

Blue Ridge Parkway – “Nature’s Escape”

In this difficult year, we have all been impacted by COVID-19. In the face of fear and uncertainty, many have sought refuge in the country’s natural places, where open spaces allow for natural social distancing. The Blue Ridge Parkway offers countless locations where visitors can escape life’s stresses and immerse themselves in beautiful Appalachian scenery. Photographers should submit images that capture scenes of the Parkway’s use as a refuge of escape into the peaceful open spaces of the Appalachians.

Photographer	Title
Andi Gelsthorpe	“MP 264.4”
Andi Gelsthorpe	“Sunset Bike Ride at the Viaduct”
Gina Knox	“Stronger Together – Black Girls Hike RVA”
Lonnie Webster	“Raven’s Rock Serenade”
Mark Hazelton	“Doughton Gold”
Sam Brown	“Mindful Details of the BRP”
Skip Sickler	“Evening Show”
Steven McBride	“In Flight”
Terri Campbell	“Escape Route”

Culture

Imagery depicting the people, their customs, traditions, architecture and ways of life unique to the Southern Appalachian region.

Photographer	Title
Houck Medford	“How to Get to Merlefest”
Scott Brown	“Welcome to the Jungle Mr. Walking Stick”
Michelle Harless	“Widow’s Might”
Alicia Green	“Carport Ollie”
Mike Baker	“End Times”
Sam Brown	“A Successful Firing Self Portrait”
Steven Tweed	“The Healing Promise”

Our Ecological  Footprint

Imagery documenting environmental concerns in Central and Southern Appalachia. Photographers are encouraged to capture an image that represents our ecological footprint in a creative and poignant way, and should include a paragraph explaining where the image was taken and the environmental impact you are illustrating.

Photographer	Title
Jodie Castellani	“The Graphite Reactor”
Michael Kaal	“Texaco Remains”
Sam Brown	“Cherry on Top”
Skip Sickler	“Comet Neowise vs. Light Pollution”

Flora and Fauna

Imagery of plants and animals common to the Southern Appalachians.

Photographer	Title
Chris Almerini	“Roan Mountain Fantasy”
Jason Lewis	“The Challenge”
Katie Richard	“Foraging in Western North Carolina”
Kevin Balling	“Heron”
Maggie Flanigan	“Known Speciman”
Michelle Harless	“Playtime for the Trio”
Mike Baker	“Abandoned Home”
Pam Conley	“Light in Darkenss”
Pam Conley	“Floating”
Regina Shinall	“Southern Stargazers”
Steven Young	“Mad Herd Bull”

Landscape

Scenic imagery capturing the rich diversity and natural beauty of the Southern Appalachian region.

Photographer	Title
Chris Almerini	“Sunset Layers in Fall”
Chris Almerini	“Polar Conditions at Grandfather”
Gene Smith	“Snowflake”
Grayson Martin	“Mistifying”
Jason Lewis	“Brilliant Rush”
Jim Ruff	“Moonwalk”
Sam Brown	“Moody Days on the Elk River”
Skip Sickler	“Sunset in Silence”
Terri Campbell	“In Darkness Comes Light