JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has announced the winners of the 2025 MoDNR Photo Contest.

Amateur photographers of all ages can participate in this annual contest, capturing the beauty of Missouri’s natural resources and landscapes.

This year, MoDNR said more than 400 entries were submitted.

Below is a list of the winners, including several from the Heartland:

Natural Resources Category

First Place: “Just Missed” by Ivan Leung of Ballwin

Second Place: “Lightning Strikes at Danville CA” by Dan Zarlenga of Florissant

Third Place: “Watchful Eye” by Joe Fasig of Farmington

Honorable Mention: “Morning Woodland” by John Taylor of Ballwin

People Enjoying Missouri’s Outdoors Category

First Place: “Happily Exploring the Cotton Field” by Lyndsey N

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