In his juror's statement, Carter said he was looking for images that "represent photography's continued evolvement and passion for life on our small, elegant planet."
Honorable mentions went to Brian Adams, Jay Barrett, Brian Beckwith, Bob Hallinen, Gary Postlethwait, Ryan Romer and Kevin G. Smith.
Rarefied Light is considered the largest fine art photography exhibit of its kind in Alaska. It will remain on display in Anchorage through the end of October, after which it will travel to Fairbanks, Kenai and Cordova.
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