RR Instagram Photo Contest: The Finalists

The light at the end of the tunnel... (Photo: B. Kitch)

Suffice it to say, we've been stoked about the response to our #RowingRelated Winter Training Photo Contest on Instagram, not least because our audience has been logging winter miles in some very beautiful places (maybe winter training isn't all that bad?). Thanks to you, we've gotten to see some beautiful sunrises in Portugal, dramatic clouds over Florida, thick fog and brilliant sunsets along the California coast, and much more. So, after two weeks of entries, we've had to narrow it down to 21 finalists—a difficult process, and we appreciate everyone who tagged us, mentioned RR, or used the above hashtag to share their best rowing photography. Selection criteria included overall composition and image quality (resolution). And so, without further ado, the finalists are...

--21--

2X on Seattle's Lake Union at Sunrise. #rowing #seattle #lakeunion @rowingrelated

A photo posted by Derek Lee (@dereknlee) on Jan 21, 2015 at 6:06pm PST

--20--

The sun burning off the fog this morning. Screenshot from a video camera, almost looks like a painting to me. #RowingRelated @rowingrelated #rowing #rudern #aviron #canottaggio #remo #crew #roeien #гребля #veslování #roning #veslanje #划船

A photo posted by Conlin McCabe (@conlinmccabe) on Jan 15, 2015 at 6:57pm PST

--19--

#commercialrowing is en route to the Queensland State Championships. Big thanks to all who attended boat loading, to those who didn't the first round of drinks are on you! Photo credit - the amazing @fleurspriggs - #rowing #rudern #canottaggio #brisbanerowing #realathletesrow @rowingrelated @just_rowing @rowingpics

A photo posted by Commercial Rowing Club - AUS (@commercialrowing) on Jan 21, 2015 at 2:44pm PST

--18--

#lakewashington @rowingrelated @seizetheoar #seizetheoar @gobakercrew #nofilter #sunrise @scenesfromseatt @livewashington

A photo posted by Seize The Oar (@seizetheoar) on Jan 22, 2015 at 7:03am PST

--17--

#rudern #rowing #bridge #sunrise #flatwater #lake #sabaudia #italy #pair #nofilter #nature #einszweidreigudelaune #yolo #earlybird #RowingRelated

A photo posted by Max Planer (@plani_91) on Jan 10, 2015 at 6:37am PST

--16--

It's hard not to enjoy the water and the sky consistently making cool colors around here. #lbjc #rowing #longbeach #california #sunrise

A photo posted by Erich (@racedayeveryday) on Jan 10, 2015 at 3:33pm PST

--15--

Late morning session by the power station... "Dad always said power lines were a reminder of man's ability to make power..." #rowing #rowingrelated #coachboat #portadelaide #concept2 #bluesky #thecastle

A photo posted by @skynandbonez on Jan 16, 2015 at 5:14pm PST

--14--

20k before breakfast ☀️ #TrainingCamp #Day6 #Rowing

A photo posted by UCD Ladies Boat Club (@ucdlbc) on Jan 7, 2015 at 1:31am PST

--13--

Winter training on the Oakland Estuary 🇺🇸 #RowingRelated #RowtoRio #nofilter

A photo posted by Jeremy Ivey (@coachjerokc) on Jan 12, 2015 at 6:24pm PST

--12--

Winter training.#Rowing #RowingRelated

A photo posted by Rowing and Recovery (@rowingrecovery) on Jan 17, 2015 at 12:19pm PST

--11--

@buwrowing killing another morning in Florida!

A photo posted by Madeline McGill (@madmcgill) on Jan 15, 2015 at 7:21am PST

--10--

Dem slow hands #rowing #training #novwom4lyf #obsessedcoach #lifefromalaunch #rowingrelated

A photo posted by Francesca Goodall (@frangoodall) on Jan 24, 2015 at 10:09am PST

--9--

The boys coming off the water after a next level fog row here in #SunnyCalifornia! #wintertraining #californiacamp2015 #swag #yolo @rowingrelated #rowing #crew

A photo posted by Will Crothers (@willcrothers2016) on Jan 18, 2015 at 9:25am PST

--8--

// Winter Camp in Full Swing

A photo posted by Konrad Altvater (@konradaltvater) on Jan 14, 2015 at 7:03pm PST

--7--

Racing through the clouds #BMC2015 #rowing #Bucknell #rowingrelated

A photo posted by Bucknell Men's Crew (@bucknellcrew) on Jan 12, 2015 at 8:22am PST

--6--

Solid session from the novice boys #nocrabs #rowingrelated #kclbc #thames

A photo posted by Tom Baxter (@tomdbaxter) on Jan 25, 2015 at 9:52am PST

--5--

More Inverted #rowing #RVL #RowingRelated #reflection #wintertraining #floridasunshine

A photo posted by @radlwtcrew on Jan 20, 2015 at 3:53pm PST

--4--

how incredible the view from my desk is. #coxswain #crew #coxie #TBT #bloodstreetsculls #mastersrowing #hudsonboatworks #concept2 #nk #sunrise

A photo posted by Lizzie Simons (@catscoffeecrew) on Jan 15, 2015 at 9:09pm PST

--3--

Just another epic Southern California evening on the water. #LBJC #lbjc2015 #longbeachjuniorcrew #RowingRelated #SoCalSunset #rowing

A photo posted by Long Beach Junior Crew (@longbeach_juniorcrew) on Jan 22, 2015 at 9:41pm PST

--2--

Defrosting blades and boats. #OBUBC #Empacher

A photo posted by Alex Wenyon (@alwenyon) on Jan 24, 2015 at 3:00pm PST

--1--

Sunset on the Manatee River @harvardheavies #wintertraining

A photo posted by Harvard-Radcliffe Rowing (@radcliffecrew) on Jan 20, 2015 at 3:44pm PST

Congrats to all the finalists, and thanks again to everyone who submitted photos to the #RowingRelated Instagram Photo Contest! Follow along for many more updates throughout the year, and tag us for a chance to be featured during spring racing season—and check back Sunday for the announcement of the overall winner!

[Updated 2:28pm PST: #21, thanks to @dereknlee, was added to the group of finalists]

-RR