A majestic photo overlooking Lake Michigan in Door County was recently named the 2024 grand prize winner of a statewide nature photography competition. Brad Bellisle of Oregon, Wisconsin, won the contest with a pre-sunrise photo taken at Whitefish Dunes State Park using a fish-eye lens. The photo competition, sponsored by the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin for the past 11 years, includes five categories.
Bellisle’s submission was in the Landscape category and was titled “Cave.” It used the surrounding rock formations near Cave Point as a natural frame.
“Nature has always inspired my photography,” Bellisle said. “I’ve traveled all over the state exploring the different parks, shorelines, and natural areas to try and capture nature in unique ways.”
Bellisle’s picture bested over 770 other entries that were submitted last fall. The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin contest is designed to encourage state conservation and share Wisconsin's natural beauty.
Photo by Brad Bellisle
