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Port Ludlow Photographer Dana Echols Wins Juror’s Choice Award at Best of the Northwest 2025
PORT LUDLOW, Wash. — November 10, 2025 — Landscape and wildlife photographer Dana Echols of Dana Echols Photography has been awarded the Juror’s Choice Best of the Northwest 2025 in Seattle, recognizing his exceptional artistry and craftsmanship among a field of elite regional creators.
“This show features many outstanding artists,” said Echols. “Being chosen as Juror’s Choice—and as a photographer—shows the jurors’ deep appreciation for photography as fine art. I’m extremely honored.”
Echols, who relocated from Colorado to Port Ludlow in the summer of 2025, is renowned for his evocative nature imagery, particularly his studies of trees. His artistic journey began early, shaped by mentorships with photography icons Ansel Adams and William Neill in Carmel, California, and further refined through advanced workshops in Death Valley with Clinton Smith. These formative experiences instilled in him a reverence for both the craft and emotion of the medium.
Over the years, Echols has transitioned from darkroom to digital photography, becoming a master fine-art printer. His recent exploration of Unryu (Japanese Washi) paper has introduced a distinctive, ethereal texture to his work. Due to the precision required, Echols personally prints all of his images—except those produced on metal—to ensure his artistic vision is realized in every detail.
Now in its 37th year, the Best of the Northwest is Seattle’s premier juried art and fine craft show, showcasing original works across multiple mediums, including painting, photography, jewelry, sculpture, ceramics, and fiber art. The event is sponsored by the Northwest Art Alliance of Clinton, Washington, and held each fall at Magnuson Park in Seattle.
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