Best of Show
BEST OF SHOW – Lego Aviary
Photo by Chris Bergstrom, Blair
@chriscosmosphotography
Since Nebraskaland Magazine’s photo contest began, we have seen tens of thousands of images, but none as unique as Chris Bergstrom’s Best in Show winner, “Lego Aviary.”
The image made our team laugh and also brought into discussion how much planning must have been done to capture this photograph.
“It took me hundreds of shots,” Chris said. “I have a passion to shoot night skies, but, two years ago, we had a baby and was around the house a lot more. I had to fill that need to take pictures.”
He did so by combining his passion for Legos — he is a self-described Lego “nerd” — with his extreme attention to detail. “I would see a lot of house sparrows landing in our yard, so I slowly took away landing spots, such as patio chairs, so I could direct exactly where I wanted birds to land.”
Then Chris put a pile of bird seed on the ground, his Lego characters nearby, and decorated the background with dandelions. From there, it was simply a matter of patience.
“I work from home,” Chris said, “so I have my camera hooked up to a remote from my desk in my basement and, while I worked, I took these photos.”
Chris also captured our imagination of what can be done in your own backyard.
To see more of his images, visit his Instagram page @chriscosmosphotography.
We thank everyone who participated in this year’s contest and look forward to seeing our wonderful state through your eyes next year.
Happy shooting.
Jeff Kurrus, Editor
Nebraskaland Magazine
Scenic
FIRST PLACE – Rime Ice Sunshine Eagle
Photo by Jeffrey Z. Carney, Ashland
@carneyphotography1
SECOND PLACE – Toadstool Splendor
Photo by Margaret West, Omaha
@westmargaretblock
THIRD PLACE – Standing Bear Clouds
Photo by Jayson Alder, Omaha
@alderimages
Macro
FIRST PLACE – Peek-a-boo Beetle
Photo by Kristin Hartner, Omaha
@kristin_hartner_photography
SECOND PLACE – Lasioglossum on Heuchera
Photo by Tyler Moore
@drtylermoore
THIRD PLACE – Evening Snack
Photo by Ellen Hanzlicek, Dubois
@hanzlicekellen
Recreation
FIRST PLACE – Young Angler
Photo by Chris Bergstrom, Blair
@chriscosmosphotography
SECOND PLACE – Holding the Universe Together
Photo by Ben Placzek, Omaha
@bplaczekphoto
THIRD PLACE – Burn Off
Photo by Matt Zvolanek, Ogallala
@mericamut
Wildlife
FIRST PLACE – Chicken Tag
Photo by Don Brockmeier, Eustis
@donbrockmeier4
SECOND PLACE – Curious Young Fox
Photo by Roger Richters, Utica
@rogerrichters
THIRD PLACE – Monarchs Delightt
Photo by Deb Miller, Aurora
@11husky
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