2007  I. H. S.  Herp  Photography  Contest  Winners

Life Begins  Herpetofauna at birth or hatching, or in some aspect of reproduction.

By Michael D. Kern

Abstract  An odd / exciting view of a herp, or portion of its scalation, coloration, etc.

By Emmett Snellings

Watch Out!  Depiction of danger, i.e. herps that bite, scratch, tail-lash, are venomous, etc.

By Emmett Snellings

Digital Wizardry  Recognition of the skills and wonders of digital manipulation.

By Michael D. Kern

Ooops!  A humorous photo goof or other funny situation involving herps or herping.

By Michael D. Kern

In Captivity  Illustrating an aspect of husbandry and / or herpetoculture, like handing, feeding, breeding, collecting, etc.

By Michael D. Kern

A Natural Moment  Herpetofauna in its natural habitat, i.e. photographed where it lives.

By Myke Clarkson

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 Going, Going, Gone...  Depicting a threatened or endangered herp species.

&  BEST of SHOW  The image chosen as most original, exciting, and / or memorable.

     Guatemalan beaded lizard   Heloderma horridum charlesbogerti  -  This critically endangered venomous lizard was photographed as part of a captive colony at Zoo Atlanta.

By Michael D. Kern