Wow, there are so many superb and amazing photos in the categories, Scenic Landscapes and Wildlife and Plants. I am just blown away by the beauty of these photos. I have looked over them for a long time and could not reduce down to 3 favorites for each category. Breaks my heart that I cannot vote for more because a lot of them are excellent and so appealing. I just want to commend the folks who took these photos. Their photos will provide much delight and joy over the next year as I go back and look at them over and over. for sharing and posting them for the contest.

@kousa I agree with you, Karen. I find it wonderful to go back into previous contests and browse through such wonderful photos. Time just flies by when doing so.