Autumn Greetings Wikipedians!
I hope this email finds you keeping well.
Thank you so much to everyone who entered *Wiki Loves Earth 2023*. The
level of talent and creativity this year was unmatched and a true
celebration of Ireland’s protected areas and natural beauty.
After much deliberation from our panel of judges, I am delighted to
officially announce the winners of Wiki Loves Earth 2023!
1.
In first place Matteo.mazza91 captured the breathtaking Kilkee Reefs and
Cliffs
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kilkee_Reefs_and_Cliffs.jpg>
1.
In second place and an entry that is especially close to our hearts
(Shout out to our mascot Enín!) Puffin and flowers
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Puffin_and_flowers.jpg> by
NoNameIsLeft
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In third place, is another stunning wildlife shot of Red Deer in
Killarney National Park
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Red_Deer_in_Killarney_National_Park.jpg>
by
Betony Kerry
1.
In fourth place Tollymore Forest Park Waterfall
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Waterfall_(2914708984).jpg> in
all its autumnal glory by Ryan Mcdonald
1.
In fifth place is the rugged Achill Island
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Beautiful_Achill_Islands_in_County_Mayo_of_Ireland.jpg>
coastline
by Kiran Madhusudhanan
Other winners included:
1.
Slieve League
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Slieve_League_2023-05-26_2.jpg> by
Z thomas
2.
Cliffs of Moher
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cliffs_of_Mother,_Co_Clare.jpg> by
Mikołaj Pisula
3.
Glendalough
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Glendalough_0005.jpg> by Diego
Lopez
4.
Kilkieran Bay
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kilkieran_Bay_0002.jpg> by
Diego Lopez
5.
Frogs encountered along the Carrauntoohil Mountain loop trail
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Frogs_encountered_along_the_Carrauntoohil_mountain_loop_trail.jpg>
by
Paolo Bergomi
Be sure to check out the amazing photographs from the other winners by
clicking the links above and keeping an eye out on our Twitter
<https://twitter.com/WikimediaIE>, Facebook
<https://www.facebook.com/WikimediaIreland/>, and Instagram
<https://www.instagram.com/wikimediaie/>.
A huge congratulations to all the winners! If you would like to get
involved in another photography competition, *Wiki Loves Monuments *is
running until September 31st and you can enter here
<http://wikimedia.ie/programme/wiki-loves-monuments/>. Plenty of prizes are
up for grabs and it’s a wonderful chance to celebrate Irish Heritage.
Best wishes,
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