2021 Photographers Night Photo Contest Winners
The Aquarium’s 12th annual Photographers Night was held in October, and guests were invited to enjoy an evening of workshops, free equipment rentals, and demonstrations.
![Rebecca Li's grand prize winning photo of tiger salamander relaxing in a pool](/images/made_new/images-news-01-rebecca-li_900_q85.jpg)
Photographers Night 2021 Grand Prize Winner Credit: Rebecca Li
December 3, 2021
The special event gives photographers of all skill levels the opportunity to learn skills, test new equipment, and bring their arsenals from home to photograph the Aquarium’s animals and exhibits with the entire facility to themselves. Attendees were invited to submit their best photos of the night to this exclusive photo contest.
The results are as follows:
Grand Prize Winner:
Rebecca Li
First Runner-Up:
Kathryn C. Newman
Third Place:
Michael Ginn
Honorable mentions:
- Robert Fields
- Lisa Diaz
- Matt Neustadter
Congratulations to our winners!
![Kathryn C. Newman's first runner up photo of a day octopus in action against a blue background](/images/made_new/images-news-02-kathryn-c-newman_1200_q85.jpg)
Credit: Kathryn C. Newman
![Michael Ginn's third place winning photo of a smack of sea nettles](/images/made_new/images-news-03-michael-ginn_1200_q85.jpg)
Credit: Michael Ginn
![Day octopus gently floats down in exhibit](/images/news/matt-neustadter-honorable-mention.jpg)
Credit: Matt Neustadter
![Otter exhibit as seen from above and below the water: otter sits on beach looking at viewer, fish swim below.](/images/news/lisa-diaz-honorable-mention.jpg)
Credit: Lisa Diaz
![Comb jelly floats](/images/made_new/images-news-kathryn-newman-honorable-mention_1200_q85.jpg)
Credit: Kathryn C. Newman
![Egg fried jelly floats to the right](/images/made_new/images-news-robert-fields-honorable-mention_1200_q85.jpg)
Credit: Robert Fields
![Black and white photo of a crab with three prawns sitting on top](/images/made_new/images-news-rebecca-li-honorable-mention_1200_q85.jpg)
Credit: Rebecca Li