I’ve been waiting for the February 2017 edition of the New Mexico Magazine to hit the stands before I made my announcement. I’m so excited! I won 2nd Place in the Animals Category of the New Mexico Magazine’s Annual Photo Contest.
It’s very exciting to have been chosen. They received over 1500 entries and only 24 photos were chosen. So it’s a real honor to have been selected. This coming weekend they are holding a banquet for the winners at the Tularosa Basin Gallery in Carrizozo, New Mexico.
I’m looking forward to attending!
Here’s the winning photo!

Cactus Wren

New Mexico Magazine

Animal Category Winners
Congratulations Kelly! Your photo is fantastic! What a great testament to your artistic talent:-)
Thank you so much Stephanie!
Congratulations! Wonderful pick!
Thank you Belinda!
WOW! Congratulations!!!!!!!
Thank you Ed!
Too cool!
Thanks Joe!
Congratulations!
Thank you Judy!
Fantastic….but I’m not surprised!
Thank you Robert!
Absolutely fantastic, and congratulations, Kelly! Your capture is spectacular!! Have a great time at the banquet. 🙂
Thanks so much Donna!
You are certainly welcomed, I am happy for you!
Congratulations! and what a stunning photo to add!!!
Thank you Aussiebirder!!
Congratulations, Kelly! Your photograph of the beautiful cactus wren is gorgeous! Have fun at the banquet. 🙂
Thank you so much Myriam!
congrats!!! very good!! 🙂
Thank you Wild Life!
Way to go Kelly!!!! I’m so proud of you:)))
Thanks so much bestie!
Congratulations, Kelly! What a great achievement. Have fun at the banquet!
Thanks Tiny!
Your Dad is so proud of you! I have always though your bird photo were reach the professional status Love DAD
Thanks so much dad! Love you!
Congratulations! I just posted about on Carrizozo Works’ volunteer Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/carrizozoworks/posts/1335235256541364 – Please let me know if I got the spelling of your last name incorrect.
Thank you Floppy cats!
Congratulations! This is an awesome achievement!
Thank you so much!
Congratulations!
Thank you so much!