Each year we have photographers showcase their talent by entering photos into the Annual RMSS Photo Contest.
2023 Categories:
- Deep Sky – Astrophotography, etc.
- Nightscapes – Nightscapes, etc.
- Daytime Sky – Sunrise/Sunset, weather, etc.
- People – People having fun at RMSS, camp life, kids, etc.
- Bug/Reptile – Natives of the property (no pets)
- Miscellaneous – Open subject (be creative!)
Awards:
- Award certificates for 1st Place, 2nd Place, and Honorable Mention in each category.
- Awards and winning photos will be presented at Saturday night’s Award & Scholarship Presentations at 6:00 p.m.
Rules:
- You may enter as many or as few categories as you like.
- You may enter only one picture in each category.
- You may use any camera/photo editing software you wish.
- Photos must be original work of the photographer taken during RMSS 2023.
- Photos must be taken from our property or contain our property.
Submissions:
Two ways to enter:
- Email submissions to: photos2023@rmss.org Include your name and the category of each picture. Must be emailed by Saturday, 12:00 p.m.
- Bring your photos in digital form to the Town Hall on Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Thumb drives or SD cards are the easiest but we can probably get your pictures off just about anything.
Questions? See Photo Contest director Bob Vixie or email him at photos2023@rmss.org.
By entering the Rocky Mountain Star Stare Photo Contest you grant the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society permission to use your submitted photo(s) for the purpose of promoting RMSS. Your photos may appear on the CSASTRO or RMSS websites and/or be published in advertising materials.
Click HERE to download the flyer.
2023 Winners:
- Best Deep Sky Photo – Bill Cavnaugh
- Best Nightscape Photo – Guy Johnson
- Best Daytime Photo – Jill Johnson
- Best Bug/Reptile Photo – Emmeline Huston
- Best People Photo – Katie Parkes
- Best Miscellaneous Photo – Diane Ritchie
2022 Winners:
- Best Nighttime Photo – Tom Zepf
- Best Daytime Photo – Vicky Kitzman
- Best Bug/Reptile Photo – Suzie Lee
- Best People Photo – LaDonna Reed
- Best Miscellaneous Photo – Stephanie Buechler
2021 Winners:
- Best Nighttime Photo – Pablo Hadzeriga
- Best Daytime Photo – Pablo Hadzeriga
- Best Bug/Reptile Photo – June, Riya & Rideau
- Best People Photo – June, Riya & Rideau
- Best Miscellaneous Photo – Carol Shouldice
2019 Winners:
- Best Nighttime Photo – Matt Russell
- Best Daytime Photo – Garrett Bird
- Best Bug/Reptile Photo – Erick White
- Best People Photo – Caitlin Bird
- Best Miscellaneous Photo – Matt Russell
2018 Winners:
- Best Bug/Reptile Photo – George White
- Best Daytime Photo – George White
- Best Nighttime Photo – Tamera Morton
- Best People Photo – George White
- Best Miscellaneous Photo – Jill Johnson
2017 Winners:
- Best Bug Photo – Steve Riegel
- Best Daytime Photo – George White
- Best Nighttime Photo – David Shouldice
- Best People Photo – Ken Shelby
- Best Miscellaneous Photo – Don Parkes
- Best Overall Photo – Jason Furman
2016 Winners:
- Best Bug Photo – Radar Baker
- Best Daytime Photo – Ginger Mayfield
- Best Nighttime Photo – No Entries
- Best People Photo – Radar Baker
- Best Miscellaneous Photo – George White
- Best Overall Photo – George White
