2026 Photo Contest

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2026 Photo Contest Entry Form

A collage of nine nature and rural photos representing Colorado, including wildlife, landscapes, flowers, and people, with text reading "Colorado Country Life 2026 Photo Contest.

Colorado is a state of stunning scenes — and we want to see them through your eyes. Submit your best photos in one or more of the following categories: Scenic Landscapes, Animals, Plants & Flowers, and People.

From blooming meadows to snowy vistas, backyard scenes, to mountain adventures, your images could be featured in Colorado Country Life magazine and win a monetary prize!

Amateur and professional photographers alike are welcome. Entries must showcase Colorado’s landscapes, people, animals, plants, flowers, or seasonal activities. Don’t miss your chance to celebrate the beauty of the Centennial State.

Submit your 2026 contest entry!

All fields are required to enter.

- We will accept photographs in .jpg, .jpeg format only, no larger than 10MB in size.
- Please upload only one photo per entry.
- Enter up to two photos per category.
- Digital JPEG photos only.
- All photos must be at least 300 dpi at 8" x 10".
- All vertical photos entered will be considered for the cover photo.
- Cover photo entries must be at least 300 dpi at 9" wide x 13" tall.
- Winners will be announced and published in a spring 2026 issue.
- The contest is open for entries through 11:59pm MST Sunday, November 30, 2025.
- CREA will not alter or modify any entries.
- CREA reserves the right to resize or crop entries for publication requirements.