Congratulations to all the exhibitors and award winners in the 24th Annual Exploring the Light Photo Show. The Exploring the Light 2026 program presented by the City of Lone Tree and Lone Tree Arts Commission is open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm and prior to or during productions at the Lone Tree Arts Center March 26 – June 21, 2026.
BEST OF SHOW: Havana Daydreamin’ by Dave Purcell
ANIMALS:
1st Place: Autumn’s Dramatic Drake by Teri Virbickis
2nd Place: The Silent Watch by Carolyn Ryman
3rd Place: The Claim by Oscar De Moya
LANDSCAPE:
1st Place: The Calm Before the Crowd by Ellen Nelson
2nd Place: Midnight Mirror by Kristal Kraft
3rd Place: Ant Hill by Dustin Keirns
PORTRAITS:
1st Place: Havana Daydreamin’ by Dave Purcell
2nd Place: Sunrise Sisters by Ellen Nelson
3rd Place: The Hat by Eric Hagemann
SPORTS:
1st Place: Hang On! by Ellen Nelson
2nd Place: Guess what’s for dinner? by Gregory Mann
3rd Place: Best Friends by Gregory Mann
STILL LIFE:
1st Place: Feed Me by Chuck Rasco
2nd Place: Delicious Imperfection by Elane Graves
3rd Place: Southwestern Mood by Richard Saxon
