35mm camera with roll of 35mm film sitting beside it

43rd Photography Contest Winning Photos

Texas Bank and Trust celebrated its 43rd Annual Photography Contest and Exhibition with 620 entries from 134 amateur and professional photographers across Texas.  Winning images were selected by juror Ken Kirk Categories included Fine Art, Human Interest, Landscape/Nature, and Spirit of Texas.  All honorees will be featured in the bank's 2026 Collector's Calendar.

Little League Memories

Linda Davidson
First Place | Chairman's Award
Fine Art

MIKE

Jim Bird
Second Place
Human Interest

Once Upon a Time

Kathleen Alvizo
Second Place
Fine Art

JO

Jim Bird
Third Place
Human Interest

Girl With A Gold Cape

Spring Rose
Third Place
Fine Art

Great White Egret

Alex Woodcock
First Place
Landscape/Nature

Happy Fall

Rhonda Cook
First Place
Human Interest

EYE TO EYE

Rolan Ranido
Second Place
Landscape/Nature

Golden Wings

Sherry Tisdale
Third Place
Landscape/Nature

The Stars of Texas

Evelyn T. Campbell
President's Award
Spirit of Texas

Forging Strength

Becky Koesel
First Place
Spirit of Texas

Explosion of Christmas

W.H. Lanier
Christmas Card Award
Fine Art

Longhorn Spring

Cliff McKenzie
Second Place
Spirit of Texas

Before the Draw

Becky Koesel
Best of Show
Spirit of Texas

The Chase

Tom Rice
Third Place
Spirit of Texas