And just like that… another year wrapped on the Photo Contest! This year was a fun one, our submissions are always super diverse but this year was on another level! From mighty conifers in the Canadian wilderness to the blistering climates of the arctic tundra, you gave us a wide range to work with.

When choosing the theme for a contest like this, I’ve learned after the first few years that the broader the theme, the better. We know that not every supporter should have to have professional photography equipment and access to the earth’s most exotic locations to participate. The ultimate prize of this contest is getting outside, admiring the world around you, observing the bustling metropolitan within the world’s forests, and capturing moments. I said it last year and it bears repeating⁠— you folks did not make the judging panel’s work easy! With over 700 submissions entered this year and 1900 votes we’ve found our Top Five winners.

Now without further ado, the Greenpeace Canada 2022 Photo Contest winners:

People’s Choice Winner: Grizzly Bear, Jasper, AB by: Charlene Tondu
Morning Light, Hope Forest, British Columbia by: Carolyn Hrynyk
Frozen Forest by -40°C, Yukon, Canada by: Kim Flament @kim.flament
Red Fox in Parc du Bic, Québec by: Marjolaine Therriault
Tall Trees, Mission, BC by: Rich Vigurs

These five photos will be featured in the upcoming Spring/Summer 2023 issue of the Greenpeace Magazine. I can’t wait to see these awesome shots grace our pages. 

Thanks again to all who participated. Now I want to hear from you — what’s your favourite shot? 

What should the theme for next year’s contest be? Comment below!

See you next year!

Sydney