Please take a moment to enjoy all the amazing winners of this year's

California Ocean & Coastal Amateur Photography Contest. Three winners and seven honorable mentions have been selected. On our website, you'll find stunning photographs that celebrate the beauty of California's coast.

Bull in the Rough, by Kevin Johnson

"As the sun dropped toward the Pacific Ocean, this Bull Elk paused on the ridge. Moments like this remind me how lucky we are to have wild places so close to home."

Dancing in the Surf, by Keith Kirkpatrick

"The movement of Bull Kelp fronds near the water’s surface is a mesmerizing sight. With this picture, I aimed to capture that and, with it, share a small piece of what I love about the underwater world off of California's coast."

Contest prizes generously donated by Mike's Camera and Klean Kanteen