Winning photographs have been chosen in the Lower Loup NRD’s 2025 Photo Contest. In the competition that ran from December 2024 through May 15, 2025, twenty-four photographers from the Lower Loup NRD and across Nebraska submitted images depicting wildlife, landscapes, weather phenomena, wildflowers, recreation, architecture, and agriculture. The following photographers are recognized:
Lawrence Burman of Rockville won first place for his image of a deep blue, cloud-streaked sky reflected in the tranquil waters of a Middle Loup River slough in Sherman County. The rural Rockville resident also won third place in the contest, for his photo of a bee hovering over a poppy.
Brent Tinkham of Ord won second place for his landscape image of a prairie scene taken at sunset northeast of Sargent.
Burman’s first-place image will be printed, framed, and displayed at the LLNRD Headquarters in Ord. His print will replace the 2024 winning print by Cheryl Albright of Ravenna. After the winning 2026 LLNRD Photo Contest image replaces it, Burman will be presented with his winning print. Both winning photographers will receive a prize package of Lower Loup NRD logo items.
“The Lower Loup NRD is the largest Natural Resources District in Nebraska,” said LLNRD Information and Education Coordinator Alan Bartels. “From the Sandhills in the western part of the District, and across farmland and pasture to farms in the east – and with 514 miles of rivers and streams in between – there are tremendous photo opportunities in the Lower Loup NRD. We hope people will continue exploring the Lower Loup NRD. We look forward to seeing their stunning images when the next LLNRD Photo Contest opens later this year.”
