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Congratulations to the 2015 “Share the Experience” photography contest winners!

Share the Experience gives amateur photographers the chance to showcase their skills by capturing the beauty of the nation’s public lands and waters. The top-prize photograph, taken by Yang Lu of El Segundo, Calif., captures a dramatic sunrise at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah. The Interior Department made the announcement via its Instagram account, which showcases stunning photos of America’s public lands and frequently features contest submissions. The winning photos can also be viewed in Interior’s Steller story. 

The “Share the Experience” photo contest highlights our nation’s public lands and waters – including national parks, wildlife refuges, forests and recreation areas – and draws entries from across the United States. As the grand prize winner, Yang received $10,000 from the National Park Foundation and his photograph will be featured on the 2017 America the Beautiful pass, an annual pass for entrance to more than 2,000 national public recreation sites. Each year, approximately 500,000 people purchase this pass, which pays for itself in as few as five visits to flagship national parks.