2023 Wiki Loves Monuments in the United States Winners
The Wiki Loves Monuments 2023 in the United States photo competition has announced its winners.
The contest, held by Wikipedia, aims to “improve our coverage of U.S. historic and cultural sites” through encouraging photographers to capture images of notable monuments and releasing them under a Creative Commons license through Wikimedia Commons.
This year saw over 250 people contribute 2,500+ photos of cultural and historic sites from all over the United States and its territories. After several weeks and three rounds of judging, ten winners have been selected, who will all receive a cash prize ($500 for the winner), a certificate and will be submitted to the international Wiki Loves Monuments competition.
For the judging of the competition, not only were the images considered for their composition, originality and technical quality, but also for their usefulness to Wikipedia (e.g. less commonly-photographed sites will do better in judging). The subject of the image must also be identifiable and registered as a historical or cultural site by some authoritative organisation.
This image captures one of the historical structures associated with the Independence Mines, located in the Talkeetna Mountains of Alaska. The photograph, taken in 2018, shows the aged wooden structure partially enveloped by snow, with its weathered walls standing in stark contrast to the pristine white landscape. Will Koeppen | 1st place
This image captures one of the historical structures associated with the Independence Mines, located in the Talkeetna Mountains of Alaska. The photograph, taken in 2018, shows the aged wooden structure partially enveloped by snow, with its weathered walls standing in stark contrast to the pristine white landscape. Will Koeppen | 1st place
This image captures one of the historical structures associated with the Independence Mines, located in the Talkeetna Mountains of Alaska. The photograph, taken in 2018, shows the aged wooden structure partially enveloped by snow, with its weathered walls standing in stark contrast to the pristine white landscape. Will Koeppen | 1st place
The Fruita Schoolhouse illuminated under the celestial grandeur of the Milky Way. Situated in Fruita, Utah, within Capitol Reef National Park, this single-room structure served as a place of learning for the small local community in the early 20th century. InDancingLight | 2nd place
The Fruita Schoolhouse illuminated under the celestial grandeur of the Milky Way. Situated in Fruita, Utah, within Capitol Reef National Park, this single-room structure served as a place of learning for the small local community in the early 20th century. InDancingLight | 2nd place
The Fruita Schoolhouse illuminated under the celestial grandeur of the Milky Way. Situated in Fruita, Utah, within Capitol Reef National Park, this single-room structure served as a place of learning for the small local community in the early 20th century. InDancingLight | 2nd place
An early morning January photograph of the Split Rock Lighthouse, located near Two Harbors, Minnesota, on the shores of Lake Superior. The image captures the historic lighthouse perched atop a steep cliff, bathed in the soft pastel hues of dawn. MichaelDPhotos | 3rd place
An early morning January photograph of the Split Rock Lighthouse, located near Two Harbors, Minnesota, on the shores of Lake Superior. The image captures the historic lighthouse perched atop a steep cliff, bathed in the soft pastel hues of dawn. MichaelDPhotos | 3rd place
An early morning January photograph of the Split Rock Lighthouse, located near Two Harbors, Minnesota, on the shores of Lake Superior. The image captures the historic lighthouse perched atop a steep cliff, bathed in the soft pastel hues of dawn. MichaelDPhotos | 3rd place
This aerial photograph presents a bird’s-eye view of Church Square Park, Hoboken, New Jersey. The image captures the park’s layout and diverse vegetation in the autumn season, showcasing a variety of colourful foliage. King of Hearts | 4th place
This aerial photograph presents a bird’s-eye view of Church Square Park, Hoboken, New Jersey. The image captures the park’s layout and diverse vegetation in the autumn season, showcasing a variety of colourful foliage. King of Hearts | 4th place
This aerial photograph presents a bird’s-eye view of Church Square Park, Hoboken, New Jersey. The image captures the park’s layout and diverse vegetation in the autumn season, showcasing a variety of colourful foliage. King of Hearts | 4th place
This night-time photograph showcases the George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia. The memorial, a National Historic Landmark, stands as a modern tribute to the architecture of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Daniel M Horowitz | 5th place
This night-time photograph showcases the George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia. The memorial, a National Historic Landmark, stands as a modern tribute to the architecture of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Daniel M Horowitz | 5th place
This night-time photograph showcases the George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia. The memorial, a National Historic Landmark, stands as a modern tribute to the architecture of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Daniel M Horowitz | 5th place
The photograph captures the warm glow of sunrise on one of the iconic Mormon Row Historic District barns with the Teton Range providing a stunning backdrop. This Historic District within Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, is known for its scenic views and historic significance. Don Ashley | 6th place
The photograph captures the warm glow of sunrise on one of the iconic Mormon Row Historic District barns with the Teton Range providing a stunning backdrop. This Historic District within Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, is known for its scenic views and historic significance. Don Ashley | 6th place
The photograph captures the warm glow of sunrise on one of the iconic Mormon Row Historic District barns with the Teton Range providing a stunning backdrop. This Historic District within Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, is known for its scenic views and historic significance. Don Ashley | 6th place
This photograph captures the serene twilight atmosphere at the Zedler Mill complex in Luling, Texas. The image is taken after a recent rainstorm, which has contributed to the increased flow and the muddy appearance of the water cascading over the spillway. Clint W Brooks | 7th place
This photograph captures the serene twilight atmosphere at the Zedler Mill complex in Luling, Texas. The image is taken after a recent rainstorm, which has contributed to the increased flow and the muddy appearance of the water cascading over the spillway. Clint W Brooks | 7th place
This photograph captures the serene twilight atmosphere at the Zedler Mill complex in Luling, Texas. The image is taken after a recent rainstorm, which has contributed to the increased flow and the muddy appearance of the water cascading over the spillway. Clint W Brooks | 7th place
This image captures Lift Lock No. 6 on the historic Illinois & Michigan Canal, situated in Channahon, Illinois. The photograph showcases the 1848 lock tender house adjacent to the mule tow path. Cnkaufmann | 8th place
This image captures Lift Lock No. 6 on the historic Illinois & Michigan Canal, situated in Channahon, Illinois. The photograph showcases the 1848 lock tender house adjacent to the mule tow path. Cnkaufmann | 8th place
This image captures Lift Lock No. 6 on the historic Illinois & Michigan Canal, situated in Channahon, Illinois. The photograph showcases the 1848 lock tender house adjacent to the mule tow path. Cnkaufmann | 8th place
This photograph showcases a cellblock within the historic Eastern State Penitentiary. The image depicts a long, vaulted corridor flanked by rows of cell doors, illustrating the penitentiary’s once strict regime of solitary confinement. Gangway Ghost | 9th place
This photograph showcases a cellblock within the historic Eastern State Penitentiary. The image depicts a long, vaulted corridor flanked by rows of cell doors, illustrating the penitentiary’s once strict regime of solitary confinement. Gangway Ghost | 9th place
This photograph showcases a cellblock within the historic Eastern State Penitentiary. The image depicts a long, vaulted corridor flanked by rows of cell doors, illustrating the penitentiary’s once strict regime of solitary confinement. Gangway Ghost | 9th place
This photograph captures the Norway Lutheran Church and Cemetery, an exquisite example of Late Gothic Revival architecture, located near Denbigh, North Dakota. Built in 1907, the church stands against a dramatic sky, its white exterior and elegant steeple contrasting with the surrounding landscape. MichaelDPhotos | 10th place
This photograph captures the Norway Lutheran Church and Cemetery, an exquisite example of Late Gothic Revival architecture, located near Denbigh, North Dakota. Built in 1907, the church stands against a dramatic sky, its white exterior and elegant steeple contrasting with the surrounding landscape. MichaelDPhotos | 10th place
This photograph captures the Norway Lutheran Church and Cemetery, an exquisite example of Late Gothic Revival architecture, located near Denbigh, North Dakota. Built in 1907, the church stands against a dramatic sky, its white exterior and elegant steeple contrasting with the surrounding landscape. MichaelDPhotos | 10th place
For more information about Wiki Loves Monuments, check out the US competition page.
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