News from Lance B. Carter

08/25/2022: PPA- IPC Competition

PPA- IPC Competition

We have a winner.  "Steps in Line” receives Image Excellence award showing how much appreciation the judges felt for this image.

11/15/2021: Spider Awards

Spider Awards

Both “Herd Immunity” and  “Who’s Watching” were nominees for the 16th annual Black and White Spider awards.

09/25/2021: PPA- IPC

PPA- IPC

Two top high ranking photos make the score with “Mother’s Touch” and “Herd Immunity” receiving Merits.

10/05/2020: PPA- IPC Shows Appreciation

PPA- IPC Shows Appreciation

Three images got top ranking during this years competition.  “The Survivor”, “Denali Spring Moon”, and “Endless Falls” all receive Image Excellence awards with “Endless Falls” becoming one of the showcase works.

11/01/2019: NANPA- Showcase 2020

NANPA- Showcase 2020

There were more than 3,800 images entered into the competition this year and the judges had their hands full selecting the top 250 images for the contest.  Carter's image "Mouthful" made it!   This little one was photographed during an India tiger safari.  You never know what your going to get.

10/25/2019: Winner at the 14th Annual Black & White Spider Awards.

Winner at the  14th Annual Black & White Spider Awards.

Carter's image "Wise Eyes" won 1st place in the wildlife category competing against 6,418 entries from 73 countries.  That makes his image a winner at the 14th Annual Black & White Spider Awards. Great achievement from this prestigious competition. Also, his image  "Keeping Warm" made Honorable Mention and "Meal Time" was a nominee in the same competition.  

10/10/2019: Fat Bear Week! Winner Holly 435- Crowned with Carter's Image!

Fat Bear Week! Winner Holly 435- Crowned with Carter's Image!

The “Queen of Corpulence” took the crown after 12 hours of voting that landed her with 17,500 votes as the 2019 Fat Bear Week Champion. All hail Holly whose healthy heft will help her hibernate until the spring.  Mr. Carter's photos helped this new queen get her crown.  We believe he did her justice.  Featured in CNN, Fox News, ABC, NPR, and many other sites...what a famous bear and picture!

08/15/2019: PPA- IPC Has Spoken!

PPA- IPC Has Spoken!

"Fishings End", "Threes Not a Crowd", and "The Ladies" all merited.  A prestigious title for wonderful images. Hope you take a look and enjoy!

10/13/2018: Black & White Spider Awards

Black & White Spider Awards

"Not on My Watch" was awarded Nominee status by the prestigious Black & White Spider Awards in their 13th Annual competition.

08/21/2018: PPA- IPC RESTULTS ARE IN!

PPA- IPC RESTULTS ARE IN!

"Crescent Moon" receives a 96 score!  This image was loved by the judges ranking a very high and unprecedented score.  Both the "Salmon Hunt" and "Are you Looking at Me?" merit as well.  A very good year.

01/18/2018: PPA Honors Carter with Master of Photography degree

PPA Honors Carter with Master of Photography degree

Accompanied and sponsored by long time friend and highly accredited Jim Chagares (Master Photog., MEI.Cr., and F-ASP on the left) and PPA President Rob Behm (on the right) Lance Carter earned the title Master of Photography from the PPA during this year's Image USA.  

01/17/2018: NANPA- Showcase

NANPA- Showcase

Carter is honored with one of his bird images in the NANPA 2018 Showcase.  This little Sage Grouse in the Grand Tetons National Park never stopped the hunt for food.  Temperatures reached below -30F during these days of photographing this tough survivor.

04/01/2017: PPA Western Division Competition Awards Carter 2nd Place

PPA Western Division Competition Awards Carter 2nd Place

The Western Division PPA competition awards Carter 2nd Place in ranking for total points.  Photographs "Crater Lake in Orange", "Fenced In", "Morning Glow at Wizard’s Island",  and  "Streaming Rocks" all rank high.

10/23/2017: Black & White Spider Awards

Black & White Spider Awards

"Not a Sound" was awarded Nominee status by the prestigious Black
& White Spider Awards in their 13th Annual competition.

11/02/2016: Amsterdam Whitney Gallery to Show Carter's Work: Dec 9th - Jan 31st

Amsterdam Whitney Gallery to Show Carter's Work:  Dec 9th - Jan 31st

We are proud to display a group of images at the prestigious Amsterdam Whitney International Fine Art Gallery in the in the “Heart of Chelsea”, the unrivaled, influential global epicenter of the art world. Carter's images will be on display from December 9th to January 31st with a reception on December 17th.  Come join us!!  http://www.amsterdamwhitneygal...

10/17/2016: Epson International Photographic Pano Awards Honors Carter

Epson International  Photographic Pano Awards Honors Carter

Two of Carter's panoramic photographs receive recognition in this years Pano Awards.  The image "Snake River on Fire" of Grand Teton National Park was honored with a Silver Award and "Hideaway Cabin" from the Great Smoky Mountains NP received a Bronze Award.  The "Hideaway Cabin" was taken with a Fuji GX617 110mm panoramic film camera to honor this old time scene.  Hopefully, not a lost art.  See our panoramic section on our site for the image or use this url http://www.lancebcarter.com/ph....

10/16/2016: NANPA- 2017 SHOWCASE

NANPA- 2017 SHOWCASE

North American Nature Photographer Association (NANPA) has ranked Carter's image, "Mother's Burden", in the top 100 of their mammal category.   This image captures an enduring moment of a mother Howler monkey and her young in the wilderness of Honduras.

08/17/2016: PPA- IPC RESTULTS ARE IN AND THEY APPRECIATE CARTER

PPA- IPC RESTULTS ARE IN AND THEY APPRECIATE CARTER

The results are in and Prof. Photographers of America (PPA) at their International Competition (IPC) has awarded two images, "The Magic Cavern" and "Crater Lake Ablaze", top appreciation with Loan status.  They will both be displayed during the 2017 Image USA conference.   Another image, Piering to the City" has made the grade with receiving a merit as well. 

10/15/2015: Panoramics Get Some Love!

Panoramics Get Some Love!

Epson International Photographic Pano Awards honor Bronze awards for images "Easter at Mesa Arch" and "The Colorado" while "Winter at Mormon Row" and "The Big Reunion" earn Silvers.

10/05/2015: Nature's Best Awards Brings Carter back to the Smithsonian

Nature's Best Awards Brings Carter back to the Smithsonian

Carter's video Teton's Native Pilgrims awards him Highly Honored Photographer in the video category.   To be displayed at the Smithsonian during the 2015 Nature's Best museum show.  Check out the video at https://vimeo.com/channels/lan...

08/22/2015: PPA INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION AWARDS CARTER

PPA  INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION AWARDS CARTER

The verdict is out that the PPA also likes Carter's images.  His first year Carter has earned six merit points with two of his images getting the highest honors for the International Photography Competition by being awarded loan.  Both "Gateway to the Pacific" and "Painting the Beach" were honored with merits while "Maine's Morning Lights" and "Orange over Blue" received the additional top honors of the IPC.  This makes Carter a Gold Medalist for this year’s International Photographic Competition!

 

04/08/2015: Agora Gallery in NYC Features Lance B. Carter Prints

Agora Gallery in NYC Features Lance B. Carter Prints

We are excited to announce that the Agora Gallery in NYC will be featuring Lance B. Carter's photography during their promotion "Illumination: An Exhibition of Fine Art Photography" from April 24 - May 14, 2015.  For more details go to http://www.agora-gallery.com/artistpage/Lance_B._Carter.aspx

10/24/2014: Black & White Spider Awards

Black & White Spider Awards

Standing Tall, Spirit, and Patience were awarded Nominee status by the prestigious Black & White Spider Awards in their 9th Annual competition.  

10/18/2014: "The Big Reunion" wins in NANPA's Showcase 2015 Competition

We are honored that NANPA has chosen "The Big Reunion" for its 2015 Showcase.   This is a rare capture of one of the largest winter gatherings of elk in Wyoming's National Elk Refuge reported over a fifteen year period.   

8/29/2013: "Winter's Repose" Honored by San Diego Natural History Museum

Best of Nature Photography Show for 2013 at the Ordover Gallery in the San Diego Natural History Museum has honored the image "Winter's Repose".   This rare close up of an adorable polar bear will be on display from September 2013 to January 2014 at the Ordover Gallery.

8/01/2013: Carter Wins Mulitple Awards for Panoramics

Carter Wins Mulitple Awards for Panoramics

Panoramic images "Autumn's Rainbow", "Resting Sails", and "Winter Wonderland" win awards in the prestigious Epson International  Photographic Pano Awards. 

11/26/2012: Carter's Image Honored by International Loupe Awards

Carter's Image Honored by International Loupe Awards

Carter received an award for his image "Heart of Spring" photographed in Newfoundland, Canada.  This is an especially favorite image of the Northern Gannet taken in one of the largerst Gannet colonies in North America found in a remote part of Canada.  The intense look of these striking birds sharing a moment of courtship pulls you in.

11/24/2012: Carter Wins an Award for Medium Format International Loupe Competition

Carter Wins an Award for Medium Format International Loupe Competition

"Icelandic Cubes" wins an award in the International Loupe Medium format competition.   This image is an incredible display of the unique terrain Iceland has.   Carter remarked how sometimes light and the environment all seem to work together for you and when it happens it's amazing.

08/05/2012: Carter's Images Awarded by Epson International Photographic Pano Awards

Carter's Images Awarded by Epson International Photographic Pano Awards

Panoramic images "Magic Cavern", "Painting the Beach", "Snowclad Zion" and "Maine Morning Lights" win awards in the prestigious Epson International Photographic Pano Awards.

10/05/2011: Carter heads to Washington DC!!

Carter heads to Washington DC!!

Carter's image "Alaskan Tan" has placed as an Highly Honored image in this years 2011 Windland Smith Rice International Awards.  The art work will be displayed at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum during 2012 and Carter will be there for the opening ceremony.  The work was photographed in a very remote island sanctuary off the coast of Alaska where few have ventured.  

11/17/2011: Carter Wins an Award by International Loupe Medium Format Competition

Carter Wins an Award by International Loupe Medium Format Competition

"Star Dust" wins an award from the 2011 International Loupe competiton Medium format section.  This is an incredible Black & White image from the White Sand National Monument Park that plays with the light as the sun crests the sand dune.

10/15/2009: Carter Chosen as Highly Honored Photographer by Windland Smith Rice Awards

Carter Chosen as Highly Honored Photographer by Windland Smith Rice Awards

Carter's image "When Heaven Touches Earth" wins him the title as a Highly Honored Photographer in the 2009 Nature's Best Windland Smith Rice International Awards.  The art work will be displayed at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum during 2010 in their High Definition video.  This very dramatic work is of an oncoming rainstorm at sunset in the northern part of Wyoming.