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Feb 28

Winning Images for Yellowstone Forever’s 2025 Calendar

A gray wolf stands alert in snow with a dark forest background. The text reads YELLOWSTONE 2025, and there is a Yellowstone Forever logo in the bottom right corner.

We are excited to present you with the winning images of the Yellowstone Forever 2025 Calendar Call for Submissions! We had an incredible response this year from photographers from across the country. With so many excellent images received, it is an understatement to say that the judging process was a challenging one.

A very big thank you to all who participated. There were so many top-notch images submitted that were deserving in their own right. We wish we were able to include more!

The 2025 calendar is now available for purchase in-store and online. All purchases help support projects and programs in Yellowstone National Park.

Cover and Monthly Features

A gray wolf stands alert in a snowy landscape with a forest background, its thick fur blending into the winter scene.COVER | Zack Clothier
Five pronghorn antelopes with tan and white fur walk through a snowy field. Some are in the background, while one is prominent in the foreground facing right.MARCH | Erik Petersen
A sandhill crane stands in green grass with two small, fuzzy chicks walking nearby. Bushes and rocks are in the background.June | Lisa Culpepper
A wide waterfall cascades over a rocky cliff surrounded by greenery and wildflowers, with clear water flowing into a stream below under a partly cloudy sky.SEPTEMBER | Ben Pierce
A herd of bison walks across a snowy landscape with large plumes of steam rising in the background, creating a misty and dramatic winter scene.DECEMBER | Chris Daniel
The sun shines through frosty trees, casting golden light on snowy ground and plants in a winter landscape.JANUARY | Jenny Golding
Steam rises from colorful hot springs featuring bright blue water and yellow mineral deposits, surrounded by rocky terrain and sparse trees.APRIL | Jennifer Renwick
A grassy valley with scattered trees and morning mist, set against a backdrop of forested hills and a tall, rugged mountain under a partly cloudy sky.JULY | Ann Skelton
Bright purple, pink, and green northern lights glow above a river and forested landscape at night, with stars visible in the clear sky.OCTOBER | Heidi Pinkerton
Colorful sunset sky reflected in geothermal hot spring pools, with steam rising and trees in the background.INSIDE BACK COVER | Bing Fountain
A bobcat leaps gracefully from one snow-covered log to another over a stream in a snowy landscape.FEBRUARY | Jim Chagares
Two brown bears sit facing each other in a grassy field, gently touching noses, with a small pine tree between them.MAY | Nina Hayes
Six white tipis stand in a grassy field with a vivid rainbow arching over distant hills beneath a dramatic, partly cloudy sky at sunset.AUGUST | Craig Duff
A red fox walks through deep snow in front of two tall, leafless trees. The scene is mostly white, highlighting the contrast between the fox, the trees, and the snowy landscape.NOVEMBER | Dave Acheson

Small Feature Images

A bison covered in snow stands in a snowy landscape with trees in the background, facing the camera.JANUARY | Andy Coleman
Two Harlequin ducks with striking orange, white, and dark blue plumage stand on a wet rock by the water. The background is blurred, drawing focus to the ducks colorful markings.MAY | Doug Dance
A large elk with impressive antlers stands among green bushes, tilting its head back and calling out, with a blurred natural background behind it.SEPTEMBER | Dave Tong
A stoat with white fur peeks out of a vertical crevice in a rocky cliff, while two brown pikas cling to the rock face nearby.FEBRUARY | Jack Glichrist
A baby badger rests its front paws on the back of an adult badger lying on the ground, surrounded by green shrubs and soil.JUNE | Rob Harwood
A grizzly bear walks through tall, dry grass, staring directly ahead. Its thick fur is a mix of brown and gray, and the background is blurred, highlighting the bear as the main subject.OCTOBER | Corey Pettis
Two coyotes stand facing each other in a snowy field with dry grass. One coyotes tail is raised, partially blocking its body, while the other looks alertly toward its companion.MARCH | Donna Lawson
A bear cub stands among dense yellow wildflowers, looking directly at the camera with soft, alert eyes. The background is bright and blurred, highlighting the cub and flowers.JULY | Julia Cook
Three river otters sit close together on icy snow near water, looking alertly ahead. Their wet fur glistens, and mist or fog blurs the blue, wintry background.NOVEMBER | Brooke Kapalka
A great grey owl with striking yellow eyes perches on a branch in front of a tree trunk, its feathers mottled in grey and white patterns, blending with the background.APRIL | Rich Kirchner
A geyser erupts with a large plume of steam and water, surrounded by trees under a blue sky.AUGUST | Tom Kirkendall
A steamy waterfall cascades over vibrant orange and yellow rocks, surrounded by mist, with dark water in the foreground and cloudy skies above.DECEMBER | Clate Harden

Honorable Mentions

Dean Sauskojus | Antler Creek sunset in Hayden ValleyDean Sauskojus
A fluffy black bear cub sits on a pile of gray, weathered logs, looking toward the camera with a curious expression. Green foliage is visible in the blurred background.Marc Howard
A coyote stands in the snow, intently watching a small mouse that is standing on its hind legs in front of it. Snow is falling gently around them.Rob Palmer
A large brown bear and a small bear cub stand on their hind legs next to a tree in a forested area, with branches and rocks in the background.Jim Futterer
Two ospreys are perched on a nest made of sticks. One osprey is standing upright on a stump, while the other is sitting lower in the nest with its beak open. The background is a blurred, vibrant green.Annette Siegel
A pine marten with brown fur and an orange chest stands on a snow-covered log in a winter forest, looking directly at the camera as snowflakes fall around it.Cris Rosch
A large elk with impressive antlers stands on a rocky ledge, surrounded by white, tiered formations that resemble mineral terraces.Trent Sizemore
A geyser erupts with steam and water against a dark, stormy sky, surrounded by mineral deposits and rocky terrain.Wayne Wolfersberger
A black bear stands beside a tree while her cub reaches up to touch her face. Tall grass and pine trees fill the background, suggesting a forest setting.Robert Pajewski
A pronghorn stands in a grassy field with tall trees behind it, their leaves bright yellow, suggesting an autumn setting. The animal is centered and looking toward the camera.Evan Watts
Two bear cubs stand next to a small sign that says KEEP OFF. One cub has its paws on the signpost, while the other is partly hidden behind it. There are trees and fallen branches in the background.Adam Jewell
A young elk stands in green grass, looking toward the camera. Several elk graze in the blurred background, with hills and shrubs in the distance.Mason Messner