TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
OVERALL WINNER (ON THE COVER) This year’s overall winner captures a breathtaking moment of nature in motion—a stunning image of pelicans in migration at Wright Patman Lake. It is a reminder that beauty surrounds us in Texarkana, often when we least expect it. This photo stood out for its composition, timing, and the way it reflects the quiet wonder of life in TXK. With so many stunning pelican submissions, narrowing it down to just one was impossible, so here is a collection of some of our favorites. “Patman PeliKeys” by Eric Ethridge Prints available for purchase. Contact Eric Ethridge at eric449681@aol.com. INSPIRATION Wildlife photography has become my favorite hobby over the last ten years, but after traveling around the world to photograph African lions, grizzly bears, great white sharks, snowy owls, and other exotic creatures, I was thrilled to learn about the migration of the American white pelicans to our area—specifically Lake Wright Patman. This great convenience will allow me to photograph these massive, majestic birds every winter. I like to catch them at the spillway, where they herd together into very large groups. Even with the location being the same, I capture something different and unique every time I go—whether it is a different lighting condition or a unique behavior or movement that can make for a great photo.
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