Sandpoint in Pictures is a photo diary of northern Idaho, providing a glimpse of our area through the lenses of photographers. Begun in December 2004 as a monthly contest for photographers, it has received hundreds of submissions you can begin browsing below.
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October 2015 through today
July 2012 through May 2014
January 2012 through June 2012
July 2011 through December 2011
January 2011 through June 2011
July 2010 through December 2010
January 2010 through June 2010
July 2009 through December 2009
January 2009 through June 2009
July 2008 through December 2008
January 2008 through June 2008
July 2007 through December 2007
January 2007 through June 2007
July 2006 through December 2006
January 2006 through June 2006
July 2005 through December 2005
December 2004 through June 2005
Large and small
May 16, 2014
Photo by Jay Mock
A loon's season to shine
May 13, 2014
Photo by Steve Jamsa
Little gems
April 10, 2014
Photo by Rich Cower
First flower of the year
April 4, 2014
Photo by Rich Cower
The train bridge
April 1, 2014
Photo by Jill Brewer
Chosen Pick of the Month!
Cattails sunset
March 31, 2014
Photo by Tracilee Hoyland
Happy sight
March 23, 2014
Photo by Rich Cower
Eagle eye
March 12, 2014
Photo by Rich Cower
Daytime moonlight
March 12, 2014
Photo by Tracilee Hoyland
Flicker on suet
March 8, 2014
Photo by Rick Miller
Chosen Pick of the Month!
Soaring in the blue
Feb. 9, 2014
Photo by Steve Jamsa
Frozen in time
Feb. 9, 2014
Photo by Maria Trujillo
Chosen Pick of the Month!
Mmmm ... tasty
Feb. 8, 2014
Photo by Al Seger
Standing with moxie
Feb. 1, 2014
Photo by Nikki Anderson
Along for the ride
Feb. 1, 2014
Photo by Nikki Anderson
Like a Christmas card ...
Jan. 31, 2014
Photo by Gail Malone
What a view!
Jan. 27, 2014
Photo by Rick Miller
Why do I rope for short pay?
Jan. 26, 2014
Photo by Nancy Gerth
Above it all
Jan. 19, 2014
Photo by Tracilee Hoyland
Perfectly perched
Jan. 14, 2014
Photo by Steve Jamsa
Dining in
Jan. 12, 2014
Photo by Gail Malone
Watch for (freezing) deer
Jan. 9, 2014
Photo by Theresa Zirwes
Heart of the matter
Jan. 4, 2014
Photo by Sandii Mellen
Skytrails
Jan. 4, 2014
Photo by John Chellman
Sunset on the Cabinets
Jan. 4, 2014
Photo by Herb Klein
Chosen Pick of the Month!
Shards of ice
Dec. 27, 2013
Photo by Cynthia Schmit
Chosen Pick of the Month!
Winter wandering
Dec. 26, 2013
Photo by Tracilee Hoyland
Sculptures courtesy of wind, waves, weather
Dec. 18, 2013
Photo by John Chellman
Fire-red sunset
Dec. 17, 2013
Photo by John Chellman
Winter wonderland
Dec. 12, 2013
Photo by John Chellman
Baby, it's cold outside!
Dec. 8, 2013
Photo by Georgia York
Open wide
Dec. 8, 2013
Photo by Steve Jamsa
Moon, Venus and Christmas lights!
Dec. 6, 2013
Photo by Rick Miller
Hawk in the alley
Nov. 27, 2013
Photo by Rick Miller
Frozen in time
Nov. 25, 2013
Photo by John Chellman
The voyage home
Nov. 25, 2013
Photo by John Chellman
Catching air
Nov. 23, 2013
Photo by Rick Miller
Chosen Pick of the Month!
November's mysterious moon
Nov. 16, 2013
Photo by Tracilee Hoyland
Southbound
Nov. 12, 2013
Photo by Al Seger
Scenic simplicity
Oct. 29, 2013
Photo by John Chellman
Tag, you're it!
Oct. 29, 2013
Photo by John Chellman
Behold, beautiful colors
Oct. 23, 2013
Photo by Karen Hanna
Witches on watch
Oct. 23, 2013
Photo by Karen Hanna
Feel the change
Oct. 22, 2013
Photo by Lorie Bruehl
Moon over Schweitzer
Oct. 21, 2013
Photo by John Chellman
Glorious Maple
Oct. 20, 2013
Photo by Lorie Bruehl
Relocating
Oct. 19, 2013
Photo by Jeff Howland
From a single seed springs life
Sept. 29, 2013
Photo by Tracilee Hoyland
Chosen Pick of the Month!
This is the moon ... at night ... really!
Sept. 19, 2013
Photo by Josh Satterfield
Three in one
Sept. 15, 2013
Photo by Pete Comstock
Fiery sunset
Sept. 14, 2013
Photo by Linda Mitchell
Sunset at the docks
Sept. 12, 2013
Photo by Roxie Basford
Roadside prayer?
Sept. 9, 2013
Photo by Delaina Hawkins
Lost era
Sept. 8, 2013
Photo by Billie Jean Gerke
Just fledged
Sept. 8, 2013
Photo by Ted Moss
Looks like the kokanee are back
Sept. 7, 2013
Photo by Pete Comstock
Chosen Pick of the Month!
A great night
Sept. 5, 2013
Photo by Al Seger
Embers from a fiery sunset
Sept. 4, 2013
Photo by Al Seger
Dazzling finish
Sept. 4, 2013
Photo by Al Seger
Picture-worthy pasture
Aug. 30, 2013
Photo by Roxanne Basford
Full force
August 24, 2013
Photo by Corey Vogel
Old-school ski show
August 24, 2013
Photo by Arnie Rains
Chosen Pick of the Month!
Mountain lake majesty
August 12, 2013
Photo by Aaron Theisen
The Running of the Festivalgoers
August 8, 2013
Photo by Al Seger
Peacefulness of summer
August 8, 2013
Photo by Steve Jamsa
High summer
August 8, 2013
Photo by Billie Jean Gerke
Up, up and away
August 5, 2013
Photo by Steve Jamsa
Cloud composition
August 3, 2013
Photo by Rick Miller
Front gate guest
August 3, 2013
Photo by Rick Miller
Something old, something new ...
July 31, 2013
Photo by Adina Timblin
Heavenward
July 28, 2013
Photo by Linda Mitchell
Sunset from Shoga
July 26, 2013
Photo by Christina Hefley
We're not picky
July 26, 2013
Photo by Al Seger
Green Monarch Divide panorama
July 21, 2013
Photo by Billie Jean Gerke
Summer love
July 20, 2013
Photo by Adina Timblin
Crabapple pink
July 20, 2013
Photo by Adina Timblin
Freedom!
July 16, 2013
Photo by Corey Vogel
Buck fever
July 11, 2013
Photo by Al Seger
Too early for coffee
July 11, 2013
Photo by Al Seger
Chosen Pick of the Month!
Bonners Ferry can wait ...
July 11, 2013
Photo by Al Seger
A moving display of respect
July 10, 2013
Photo by Will Gadsby
First 4th in Sandpoint
July 4, 2013
Photo by Karen Bruno
Great entertainment!
July 4, 2013
Photo by Al Seger
Exploding sky
June 26, 2013
Photo by Jon Proctor
Things are looking up
June 23, 2013
Photo by Annie Love
Evening twilight
June 21, 2013
Photo by Nikki Anderson
Hummingbird beat
June 21, 2013
Photo by Nikki Anderson
Summer storms
June 18, 2013
Photo by Al Seger
Chosen Pick of the Month!
Shipwreck on Priest Lake
June 13, 2013
Photo by Ann Dickinson
New friends
June 12, 2013
Photo by Janice Schoonover
Getting away at Green Bay
June 11, 2013
Photo by Josh Satterfield
Late-season turns
June 10, 2013
Photo by Jake Ostman
Extra pretty
June 9, 2013
Photo by Al Seger
Clouds over Sagle
June 8, 2013
Photo by Daniel Bowton
Macro-sized splendor
June 7, 2013
Photo by Rich Cower
Near sunset
June 3, 2013
Photo by Al Seger
Pearl Island Eagle Sanctuary
June 3, 2013
Photo by Al Seger
Stacking 'em up
June 1, 2013
Photo by Foster Cline
End of the rail
June 1, 2013
Photo by Foster Cline
Traffic stopper
May 30, 2013
Photo by Alan Barber
Doe with antler
May 27, 2013
Photo by Daniel Bowton
Wild Strawberry
May 21, 2013
Photo by Jay Mock
Chosen Pick of the Month!
Rough Legged Hawk
April 24, 2013
Photo by Steve Jamsa
Chosen Pick of the Month!
Spring retrieval
March 30, 2013
Photo by Nikki Anderson
Unique perspective
March 30, 2013
Photo by Nikki Anderson
Full Moon rising
March 27, 2013
Photo by Kyla K. Pincher
Unusual sight
March 18, 2013
Photo by Gail Malone
Grand gesture
March 18, 2013
Photo by Gail Malone
Foggy morning at City Beach
March 14, 2013
Photo by Al Seger
Chosen Pick of the Month!
Blue sky, clear water
March 11, 2013
Photo by George Perks
Bohemian beauty
March 5, 2013
Photo by Steve Jamsa
After the storm
March 3, 2013
Photo by John Chellman
Old Man Winter
February 28, 2013
Photo by Mike Wilwerding
Sandpoint for the senses
Feb. 27, 2013
Photo by Christina Maurer
Flying squirrel in 3, 2, 1 ...
Feb. 25, 2013
Photo by Rick Miller
Pretend it's springtime!
Feb. 15, 2013
Photo by Aaron Theisen
Chosen Pick of the Month!
Soaring in the sunshine
Feb. 14, 2013
Photo by John Chellman
Two in a yellow canoe
Feb. 10, 2013
Photo by Steve Jamsa
Chairway to Heaven
February 8, 2013
Photo by Steve Dilts
Making themselves right at home
Feb. 6, 2013
Photo by Jon Proctor
Roadside attraction
Feb. 1, 2013
Photo by Gail Malone
Difference of opinion
Jan. 28, 2013
Photo by Al Seger
Chosen Pick of the Month!
Flock in flight
Jan. 28, 2013
Photo by John Chellman
Outdoor experience
Jan. 23, 2013
Photo by Christina Maurer
Sunny day's in store
Jan. 17, 2013
Photo by Al Seger
Mountain therapy
Jan. 5, 2013
Photo by Nikki Anderson
Dufort Road diversions
Jan. 3, 2013
Photo by Gail Malone
Denton sun
Dec. 30, 2012
Photo by Rick Miller
Watching, waiting
Dec. 30, 2012
Photo by Hugh Slater
Chosen Pick of the Month!
Heron in the snow
Dec. 30, 2012
Photo by Rick Miller
Farm days, rekindled
Dec. 27, 2012
Photo by Gail Malone
Slash Pack
Dec. 25, 2012
Photo by Nikki Anderson
A wild Christmas
Dec. 25, 2012
Photo by Clay Vansteel
Dog's snow removal service
Dec. 23, 2012
Photo by Cecelia Gors
Flight fantastic
Dec. 23, 2012
Photo by George Perks
Snowy tribute
Dec. 19, 2012
Photo by Sandy Bessler
Barn-bound
Dec. 18, 2012
Photo by Janice Schoonover
Tree-trimming with a view
Dec. 16, 2012
Photo by Debbi Johnson
November rose
Nov. 18, 2012
Photo by Rick Miller
Treasured sunlight awakens the fall
Nov. 15, 2012
Photo by Bruce Johnson
Chosen Pick of the Month!
What a ride!
Oct. 20, 2012
Photo by Linda Mitchell
Close encounter of the bull moose kind
Oct. 20, 2012
Photo by John Chaplin
Tiny Sandpoint planet
Oct. 13, 2012
Photo by Nikki Anderson
Chosen Pick of the Month!
Red oak sky
Oct. 4, 2012
Photo by Billie Jean Gerke
The good ol' days
Oct. 4, 2012
Photo by Billie Jean Gerke
First dusting
Oct. 3, 2012
Photo by Billie Jean Gerke
Living sugar stars
Sept. 26, 2012
Photo by John Chaplin
Blue lake, smoky skies
Sept. 25, 2012
Photo by Jim Mellen
Sandii on a crag
Sept. 24, 2012
Photo by Jim Mellen
Miracle Mountain
Sept. 24, 2012
Photo by Jim Mellen
Hazy sunrise
Sept. 24, 2012
Photo by Ann Dickinson
Birds of a feather
Sept. 20, 2012
Photo by John Chaplin
Chosen Pick of the Month!
Pretty in pink
Sept. 17, 2012
Photo by John Chaplin
Memaloose sunset
Sept. 16, 2012
Photo by Linda Mitchell
Summer heat
Sept. 16, 2012
Photo by John Chaplin
Gamlin Lake lilies
Sept. 13, 2012
Photo by Nan Cooper
First day of school
Sept. 4, 2012
Photo by Ann Dickinson
Heron on Huron
Aug. 25, 2012
Photo by Rick Miller
Best of both worlds
Aug. 22, 2012
Photo by Nikki Anderson
Chosen Pick of the Month!
Elegant reflection
Aug. 14, 2012
Photo by Gail Malone
Nature's landscaping
Aug. 12, 2012
Photo by Patti Fulton
Huckleberry hound
Aug. 1, 2012
Photo by Adina Timblin
Running into summer
July 26, 2012
Photo by Ann Dickinson
Sailboat sighting
July 26, 2012
Photo by Ann Dickinson
Ground-level view
July 20, 2012
Photo by Audrey C. Gates
Rooster tails
July 15, 2012
Photo by Rick Miller
Mother Nature's fireworks
July 13, 2012
Photo by Nikki Anderson
Friday the 13th
July 13, 2012
Photo by Al Seger
Pickers' paradise
July 10, 2012
Photo by John Chaplin
Keeping up with mom
July 5, 2012
Photo by John Chaplin
LPO traffic jam
July 4, 2012
Photo by Ryan McGinty
Fireworks from afar
July 4, 2012
Photo by Al Seger
Sandpoint salute
July 4, 2012
Photo by Ryan McGinty
Chosen Pick of the Month!
Made in America
July 4, 2012
Photo by John Chaplin
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