Our 2018 photo contest drew a record 825 entries and over 9,600 total votes between our qualifier and finalist rounds! You helped the judges whittle down the stiff competition to 8 gorgeous finalists:
2018 Best Shot Finalists clockwise from top left; @maxgear_armor, www.notosruuu.com, @timburkephoto, @2180miles, @trailbugadv, @dirt_road_travels, @kingoverland, and @lawndartdesign
The final decision was made by a public vote and our winner was. . .
Epic Winchline Pull – Ryan McKee
While winter wheeling with a friend in New Hampshire’s White Mountains my Jeep broke through thick ice of a frozen-over river, requiring recovery from my buddy’s JKU. I took a moment to photograph him pulling the FlatLink at the end of his winch line towards the Grand Cherokee to pull me back safely. Thanks to Warn, Factor55, and Black Oak LED for making this a painless process despite the cold temps, fresh snow, and pitch black night!
Follow Ryan’s adventures: Instagram @2180miles , www.2180miles.com
Equipment: Handheld on a Canon 6D, 24-70mm at 70mm, f/2.8, ISO200, 1/50” exposure.
Ryan plans to use his Grand Prize of an Overland Experience package + Guest to attend Overland Expo EAST 2018 with his wife!
Thank you for the spectacular and inspiring entries everyone, you make our jobs harder every year. And huge thanks to everyone who voted for helping us decide.
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