Each year, the Gleaner holds an Images of Creation photo contest. This gallery includes the 2025 winners for the online Photo of the Week.
Winter beauty
Credit: Michael Lopez
Water Droplets
Credit: Lynne McClure
I did not think much when I took this photo. Just noticed it landed near me while I was waiting for a different bird. I decided to take hold the opportunity turned out to be a rather popular shot.
Credit: Paul Pantorilla
Last Flight of the Day
Credit: Roger Windemuth
"Yes, Mother."
This photo was taken at Lake Clark National Park in Alaska.
Credit: Richard Duerksen
Springtime songbird in the Columbia River Gorge
Credit: Nathanael Martin
It was my first time to see this kind of squirrel! I enjoyed the backlighting of this photo.
Credit: Linda McCann
A duckling standing on a lily pad after going for a morning swim.
Credit: Judson Knoll
I'm right behind you!
Credit: Renee McKey
Oh! Hello...
Credit: Renee McKey
Yellow-rumped Warbler takes a break.
Credit: Robert Fuchs
View from Visitor Center on the road to Mt. St. Helens
Credit: Gary Hamburgh
Mother and baby mountain goats high in the Beartooth Mountains.
Credit: Nathanael Martin
Yes, it is a sturgeon at the Bonneville Fish Hatchery.
Credit: Richard Duerksen
Beaded filaments of Spiderwort
Credit: Renee McKey
Warbler and cherry blossoms
Credit: John Dale
A Columbian ground squirrel stands alert, keeping a watchful eye over its meadow home.
Credit: Angela Schwab
An Oregon coast sunset framed by rocks.
Credit: John Dale
Blister beetle on sunflower
Credit: Renee McKey
As you cross the threshold into the untamed wilderness, the air grows crisp and the sounds of nature envelop you. Every step brings you deeper into the heart of the wild, where the beauty and mystery of the natural world unfold before you.
Credit: Ed Schwab
Opulent Layers
Credit: Adrian Tomarere
Springtime hummingbird
Credit: Nathanael Martin
A Canada Jay perches quietly on a tree branch.
Credit: Angela Schwab
Tiny wasp on asparagus
Credit: Renee McKey
Trees in the morning
Credit: Roger Windemuth
The mighty Rogue River rushes by, but the clumps of grass hold firm to the solid rock below.
Credit: Keith Lundquist
Fall Beauty
Credit: Lynne McClure
A mama moose wades in tranquil waters, her strong legs submerged as she forages for tender vegetation from the lake bottom.
Credit: Angela Schwab
Gnarly juniper overlooks Massacre Rocks on the Snake River near American Falls, Idaho.
Credit: Robert Brown
Mandarin Duck
Credit: Roger Windemuth
Early morning light was just getting over a rock pile separating the water. Laying on a floating deck, my camera hanging over just above the water, I waited with hope a bird might come by.
Credit: Paul Pantorilla
Badger seeing what is going on
Credit: Veronica Skelton
This Canada Goose gosling was having fun exploring his environment.
Credit: Gary Hamburgh
Shore bird looking for food
Credit: Veronica Skelton
Nortyhern Lights
Credit: Veronica Skelton
Birds can look crazy when growing up, but I felt this was a fun coming of age shot as its little feathers started growing.
Credit: Paul Pantorilla
Streaks in the sunset created by a stream of small clouds.
Credit: Mary Lane Anderson
A butterfly resting on a leaf
Credit: Judson Knoll
Canadian geese stay warm in Giant Springs
Credit: Renee McKey
Alaska aurora ribbons
Credit: Nathanael Martin
Expansive dark skies and stars seen from Elk Lake, Oregon.
Credit: Stephan Ilie
Brilliant sunrise on Big Lake.
Credit: Mary Lane Anderson
A Pika on watch
Credit: Judson Knoll
Sandhill Cranes
Credit: Roger Windemuth
A Mallard duck flying
Credit: John Dale
Early morning sunrise and meadow with grove of aspen turning golden
Credit: Veronica Skelton
A curious orange-crowned warbler
Credit: Robert Fuchs
Fall Colors at Cutthroat Pass
Credit: Veronica Skelton
Short Eared Owl
Credit: Lynne McClure
Fall colors along the Middle Fork of the John Day River
Credit: Robert Brown
Stormy fall conditions on the upper Rogue River.
Credit: John Dale
Visiting my family on the west side of Washington, I was excited to get new opportunities for color shapes and birds. I took as many photos as I could. This golden crown kinglet framed with a rich green leaf was my favorite during the trip.
Credit: Paul Pantorilla