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