By Tanis Gower

Special to the Record

The results of the Comox Valley Land Trust鈥檚 photo contest are in!

After much deliberation, the top prize went to Kevin Moldenhauer for his photograph of a chocolate tube slime mould. He won a $750 gift card from London Drugs.

Second prize, of two alpine lift tickets and two days of equipment rental from Mount Washington Alpine Resort, went to Michael Buerge for his photograph of a raccoon.

Third prize was awarded to Josh Ghory for his portrayal of two eagles fighting over food. Ghory won a four-hour rental of two tandem kayaks from Comox Valley Kayaks and Canoes for his photo.

The judging panel comprised three talented local photographers.

The contest was not only about capturing great photographs, but also about celebrating nature in the Valley. Having nature at our back door is something that defines our community, and preserving natural habitats has never been more important.

Land Trust staff and volunteers are already looking forward to next year鈥檚 contest. As a charity that works to conserve and restore nature, the Comox Valley Land Trust has played a significant role in protecting more than 600 hectares of ecologically significant land since 1999.