NANPA Fine Art in Nature Photography Award

by Michael Frye | Jul 18, 2022 | Announcements | 33 comments

“Twins” – sun breaking through fog in a redwood forest, northern California

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be receiving the Fine Art in Nature Photography Award for 2023 from the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA).

The award “honors photographers who create fine art nature imagery and/or who educate/instruct other nature photographers about the techniques critical to fine art imagery.” It’s a relatively new award; the only previous recipients were Ron Rosenstock and Art Wolfe from 2021, and I’m very honored to be in such good company.

Frank Gallagher has written a blog post on NANPA’s website about the award, including some of my thoughts about how nature photographers can affect positive change. Also, along with this award I’ll be doing a keynote presentation at the NANPA Summit on May 4th, 2023.

What an honor! Thanks very much to the NANPA Awards Committee!

— Michael Frye

Michael Frye is a professional photographer specializing in landscapes and nature. He is the author or principal photographer of The Photographer’s Guide to Yosemite, Yosemite Meditations, Yosemite Meditations for Women, Yosemite Meditations for Adventurers, and Digital Landscape Photography: In the Footsteps of Ansel Adams and the Great Masters. He has also written three eBooks: Light & Land: Landscapes in the Digital Darkroom, Exposure for Outdoor Photography, and Landscapes in Lightroom: The Essential Step-by-Step Guide. Michael has written numerous magazine articles on the art and technique of photography, and his images have been published in over thirty countries around the world. Michael has lived either in or near Yosemite National Park since 1983, currently residing just outside the park in Mariposa, California.

33 Comments

Warren Ediger on July 18, 2022 at 4:32 pm

Well deserved! Delighted for you!
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- Michael Frye on July 18, 2022 at 5:29 pm
  
  Thank you Warren!
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Mark Muller on July 18, 2022 at 4:42 pm

Congratulations, Michael!
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- Michael Frye on July 18, 2022 at 5:29 pm
  
  Thanks Mark!
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Cathy Gage on July 18, 2022 at 4:46 pm

As I’m sure you will hear from many, many people how good you are at giving life to the world around us…especially when it comes to natures best. As “Warren Ediger” said: “Well deserved.” Probably it is all said in those words Michael. I know I will continue to follow you as long as my life allows. I’m so happy for you and would only says “Thanks” for what this award means.
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- Michael Frye on July 18, 2022 at 5:30 pm
  
  Thank you so much Cathy!
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Stu Alderdyce on July 18, 2022 at 5:11 pm

Thanks Michael for sharing your knowledge and beautiful landscape photography. Your sharing spirit has earned this award.
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- Michael Frye on July 18, 2022 at 5:30 pm
  
  Thanks so much Stu!
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Linda Rutherford on July 18, 2022 at 5:15 pm

A much deserved award. While Twins is a beautiful photo, much of those in your portfolio are as well. I appreciate your dedication to educating other photographers.
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- Michael Frye on July 18, 2022 at 5:31 pm
  
  Thanks so much Linda! To be clear, this award wasn’t given to a specific photo, but for a body of work.
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Lenya R on July 18, 2022 at 5:17 pm

Congratulations, Michael! This is a wonderful and very well deserved recognition.
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- Michael Frye on July 18, 2022 at 5:31 pm
  
  Thanks very much Lenya!
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Prabal B on July 18, 2022 at 5:50 pm

Heartfelt congratulations, Michael! Through your work, we have seen the world around us in such beauty. Hope to continue to learn from you!
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- Michael Frye on July 19, 2022 at 9:53 am
  
  Thanks very much Prabal!
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Rob Darby on July 18, 2022 at 7:35 pm

Congratulations, Michael. Your workshops, books, and online courses have been foundational to my development as a photographer! And I appreciate your non-aggressive approach to editing the original images.
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- Michael Frye on July 19, 2022 at 9:54 am
  
  Thank you Rob! I like the “non-aggressive” phrase…
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Andrea Bishop on July 18, 2022 at 8:03 pm

Congratulations! Your work and education (classes, e-mails/website, guides) are outstanding and this award is very well deserved.
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- Michael Frye on July 19, 2022 at 9:55 am
  
  Thanks very much Andrea!
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Bob Blesse on July 18, 2022 at 9:04 pm

Congratulations, Michael! This is richly deserved award that reflects your dedication and work in education, along with your outstanding landscape images. You must be thrilled and I’m thrilled for you!
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- Michael Frye on July 19, 2022 at 9:55 am
  
  Thanks so much Bob!
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kathy Greven on July 19, 2022 at 5:30 am

Congratulations! Your work is beautiful. Thank you. Kathy Greven
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- Michael Frye on July 19, 2022 at 9:55 am
  
  Thank you Kathy!
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Federico Flores Moy on July 19, 2022 at 9:57 am

Well deserved Michael for the hard work and discipline you have put in as a landscape photographer. Best regards.
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- Michael Frye on July 19, 2022 at 12:13 pm
  
  Thanks very much Federico!
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Dale Grosbach on July 19, 2022 at 11:40 am

Congratulations! An outstanding image!
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- Michael Frye on July 19, 2022 at 12:14 pm
  
  Thank you Dale! The award is actually for my entire body of work, so this image is just (I hope) a representative sample.
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Jim Liskovec on July 20, 2022 at 12:11 pm

Way to go, Michael. Congrats!
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- Michael Frye on July 20, 2022 at 1:59 pm
  
  Thank you Jim!
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Geoff on July 26, 2022 at 4:55 pm

👍 Well done and well deserved.
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Marcia Mueller on October 25, 2022 at 1:07 pm

Congratulations on this well-deserved award! Looking forward to your keynote at the NANPA Summit.
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- Michael Frye on October 25, 2022 at 2:47 pm
  
  Thanks so much Marcia! See you in Tucson.
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Deborah on April 4, 2023 at 4:13 pm

Hi Michael,

This is fantastic and so well deserved.
Congratulations!

All the best,
Deborah
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- Michael Frye on April 4, 2023 at 7:52 pm
  
  Thanks very much Deborah!
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