Idaho Forest Products Commission

Arbor Day Student Photo Contest

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2023 Winners of the Arbor Day Photo Contest

To celebrate Arbor Day, the Idaho Forest Products Commission sponsors a Photo Contest each year. The competition is open to all Idaho youth in 5th-12th grades. For the 2023 contest, young photographers addressed the theme, Healthy Tree, Healthy Me. In addition to their photo, contestants provided a statement sharing their vision of the photo’s portrayal of the theme.

Winners: All | Grades 5-6 | Grades 7-8 | Grades 9-10 | Grades 11-12

Contestant:

3693

Grade:

9

Photo caption:

March Morning

Photographer's Statement:

When I awoke this particular morning, I found a layer of fresh powder coating my backyard.  Everything looked fresh and new with endless possibilities.  This tree especially stood out to me due to the contrast of the snow against its dark branches.