Image: Luke Kelly, Scenic Hudson's 2025 Summer Love photo contest winner


Photo Contest

Calling all shutterbugs! We’re looking for inspiring photos of you and yours loving outdoor escapes in the Hudson Valley this summer.

Did you kayak along the shores of the Hudson River? Go fishing at a local creek with friends? Create a pollinator garden in your community? Go mountain biking with family along a wooded trail? Take leisurely strolls with your pup? Swim in a local lake?

We want to see your snapshots of all the ways you’re enjoying summer — from the funny and quirky moments to the beautiful and thought-provoking.

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Summer Love Showcase

Take a peek at some of past summer highlights across the Hudson Valley.

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So go ahead — Enter the Summer Love photo contest and show off your favorite moments of the season!

Enter Here:


We are no longer accepting photos for the 2026 Summer Love Contest.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED.

Summer Love 2026

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
  • TERMS: I created and own the content I’m uploading. I’m allowing Scenic Hudson to share it (for non-profit use only). Any photograph used by Scenic Hudson will include the photographer’s credit line.

  1. Read the short Guidelines & Details.
  2. Use the form above to send us your favorite photo(s) and the story behind them (just a sentence or two!).
  3. Check to see if your photo is selected for the Top 10 Photo Gallery, where community members will vote for their favorites.

Know someone who might be interested in showing off their photos? Share this page with them!

  1. We encourage you to share photos that capture your summer outdoor experiences in the Hudson Valley. Be sure to include people and/or pets in the shot so we can celebrate the moments that bring these places to life. Help us highlight safe, responsible outdoor fun and inspire everyone to enjoy exploring the region. 
  2. Tell us about your experience. Share the details of what made it so memorable, and don’t forget to include where it happened (e.g., Poets’ Walk Park, Red Hook, N.Y.).
  3. Photo Requirements:
    • Feel free to send multiple photos, but only one image per person will be included in the Top 10 voting round. 
    • Only high-resolution images at least 800px wide or tall will be considered.
  4. August 16, 2026 – Entries are due.
  5. August 24, 2026 – Top 10 Photos will be announced and voting begins. Top photos are selected by a panel of Scenic Hudson staff based on composition, relevance, and overall impact.
  6. August 30, 2026 – Public voting ends (don’t forget to vote for your favorite!).
  7. September 1, 2026 – Winners will be announced.

FIRST PRIZE — Scenic Hudson Yeti Mug, Reusable Shopping Bag, Mini Canvas Tote, Baseball Cap 

SECOND PRIZE — Scenic Hudson Yeti Water Bottle, Reusable Shopping Bag, Mini Canvas Tote, Baseball Cap 

THIRD PRIZE — Scenic Hudson Reusable Shopping Bag, Baseball Cap

PLUS →

All winners receive FEATURES on social media and in our digital magazine newsletter (combined audience of 68K+)

Here's How:

  1. Read the short Guidelines & Details.
  2. For photos, use the form below to send us your favorite(s) and the story behind them (just a sentence or two!).
  3. Check to see if your photo is selected for the Top 10 Photo Gallery, where community members will vote for their favorites.

Know someone who might be interested in showing off their photo and/or videos? Share this page with them!

Guidelines & Details:

  1. We encourage you to share photos that capture your summer outdoor experiences in the Hudson Valley. Be sure to include people and/or pets in the shot so we can celebrate the moments that bring these places to life. Help us highlight safe, responsible outdoor fun and inspire everyone to enjoy exploring the region. 
  2. Tell us about your experience. Share the details of what made it so memorable, and don’t forget to include where it happened (e.g., Poets’ Walk Park, Red Hook, N.Y.).
  3. Photo Requirements:
    • Feel free to send multiple photos, but only one image per person will be included in the Top 10 voting round. 
    • Only high-resolution images at least 800px wide or tall will be considered.
  4. August 16, 2026 – Entries are due.
  5. August 24, 2026 – Top 10 Photos will be announced and voting begins. They will be selected by a panel of Scenic Hudson staff based on composition, relevance, and overall impact.
  6. August 30, 2026 – Public voting ends (don’t forget to vote for your favorite!).
  7. September 1, 2026 – Winners will be announced.

Photo Winners Receive:

FIRST PRIZE — Scenic Hudson Yeti Mug, Reusable Shopping Bag, Mini Canvas Tote,  Baseball Cap 

SECOND PRIZE — Scenic Hudson Yeti  Water Bottle, Reusable Shopping Bag, Mini Canvas Tote, Baseball Cap 

THIRD PRIZE — Scenic Hudson Reusable Shopping Bag, Baseball Cap

At Scenic Hudson, we’re committed to protecting the Hudson Valley’s natural beauty so that it can be enjoyed for generations to come. Our Outdoor Adventures section on our website highlights more than 100 nature-based experiences, but we know there are many more out there just waiting to be discovered.