Enter Our Big Backyard nature photography contest

Katy Parsons: On the dry days during late winter and early spring, my neighbors and I often kayak down the Columbia River Slough and watch the migratory birds. We are so lucky to have such an amazing place to watch wildlife so close to the city!

Spring 2017 winner: Columbia Slough by Katy Parsons, Fairview

Katy Parsons: On the dry days during late winter and early spring, my neighbors and I often kayak down the Columbia Slough and watch the migratory birds. We are so lucky to have such an amazing place to watch wildlife so close to the city!

photo of pintail ducks at Jackson Bottom Wetlands

Kiana Rose: This photo was taken at Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve in late November. Dozens of waterfowl were circling around Pintail Pond. I was trying to capture some in-flight shots when suddenly, three male pintails flew overhead. I snapped away, an

Spring 2017 finalist: Jackson Bottom Wetlands by Kiana Rose

photo of snowy egret at Center Street Park

Spring 2017 finalist: Center Street Park by Sherry Remillard

Sherry Remillard: I had just dropped my son off at the Beaverton Transit Center and was driving down Center Street when I noticed a huge flock of geese and one snowy egret out in Center Street Park. To my dismay, most of the geese flew off while I was turning around and parking, but the snowy egret obliged me by staying put.

Susan Bourgeois: This was taken on my property in Hillsboro. The frozen pond and snow made everything seem so tranquil and pure. I was mesmerized and in awe that this was literally in my backyard.

Spring 2017 finalist: Hillsboro yard by Susan Bourgeois

Susan Bourgeois: This was taken on my property in Hillsboro. The frozen pond and snow made everything seem so tranquil and pure. I was mesmerized and in awe that this was literally in my backyard.

photo of Anna's hummingbird at Jackson Bottom Wetlands

Eric Carlson: I was at Jackson Bottom Wetlands bird watching. Next to the bird feeders a beautiful female Anna's Hummingbird hovered for one brief moment in the sunshine and allowed me to take her photo.

Spring 2017 finalist: Jackson Bottom Wetlands by Eric Carlson

May 1, 2017 1:35 p.m.

Win an annual parks pass, an overnight camping trip at Oxbow Regional Park, a tennis court session, or a round of golf for four people including cart at Glendoveer Golf and Tennis Center.

To win, enter the photo contest for Our Big Backyard, Metro’s quarterly parks and nature magazine.

Submit a photo taken at a park or natural area in the greater Portland metro region, from Forest Grove in the west to the Sandy River in the east to Wilsonville in the south. It can be of your friends and family exploring nature, a view of wildlife or a beautiful sunset, for example. Include a description of your experience in a 50-word caption. Where were you? What were you doing? What captured your attention?

The winner will appear on the back cover of the summer 2017 issue of Our Big Backyard.

No digitally altered photos, please. By submitting a photo, you consent to Metro's future use and publication of your photo. One entry per person per contest. Metro employees are not eligible to enter.

Send your picture and description by May 15 to [email protected].

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