Autumn Greetings Wikipedians!
I hope this email finds you keeping well. Thank you so much to everyone who entered *Wiki Loves Earth 2023*. The level of talent and creativity this year was unmatched and a true celebration of Ireland’s protected areas and natural beauty. After much deliberation from our panel of judges, I am delighted to officially announce the winners of Wiki Loves Earth 2023! 1. In first place Matteo.mazza91 captured the breathtaking Kilkee Reefs and Cliffs <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kilkee_Reefs_and_Cliffs.jpg> 1. In second place and an entry that is especially close to our hearts (Shout out to our mascot Enín!) Puffin and flowers <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Puffin_and_flowers.jpg> by NoNameIsLeft 1. In third place, is another stunning wildlife shot of Red Deer in Killarney National Park <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Red_Deer_in_Killarney_National_Park.jpg> by Betony Kerry 1. In fourth place Tollymore Forest Park Waterfall <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Waterfall_(2914708984).jpg> in all its autumnal glory by Ryan Mcdonald 1. In fifth place is the rugged Achill Island <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Beautiful_Achill_Islands_in_County_Mayo_of_Ireland.jpg> coastline by Kiran Madhusudhanan Other winners included: 1. Slieve League <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Slieve_League_2023-05-26_2.jpg> by Z thomas 2. Cliffs of Moher <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cliffs_of_Mother,_Co_Clare.jpg> by Mikołaj Pisula 3. Glendalough <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Glendalough_0005.jpg> by Diego Lopez 4. Kilkieran Bay <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kilkieran_Bay_0002.jpg> by Diego Lopez 5. Frogs encountered along the Carrauntoohil Mountain loop trail <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Frogs_encountered_along_the_Carrauntoohil_mountain_loop_trail.jpg> by Paolo Bergomi Be sure to check out the amazing photographs from the other winners by clicking the links above and keeping an eye out on our Twitter <https://twitter.com/WikimediaIE>, Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/WikimediaIreland/>, and Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/wikimediaie/>. A huge congratulations to all the winners! If you would like to get involved in another photography competition, *Wiki Loves Monuments *is running until September 31st and you can enter here <http://wikimedia.ie/programme/wiki-loves-monuments/>. Plenty of prizes are up for grabs and it’s a wonderful chance to celebrate Irish Heritage. Best wishes, -- *Wikimedi**a C**ommunity Ireland* [image: File:Éinín with Wikimedia Community Ireland logo.jpg] Follow us on Twitter <https://twitter.com/WikimediaIE>, Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/wikimediaie/>, Mastodon <https://mastodon.ie/@WikimediaIE>, or Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/WikimediaIreland> to stay up to date! -- ---------------------- Wikimedia Community Ireland Chair - Shannon Eichelberger Online: Wikimedia Community Ireland <http://wikimedia.ie> On Twitter: @WikimediaIE <https://twitter.com/WikimediaIE> On Facebook: Wikimedia Ireland <https://www.facebook.com/WikimediaIreland> On Instagram: wikimediaie <https://www.instagram.com/wikimediaie/> On Meetup: Wikimedia Community Ireland Meetup <https://www.meetup.com/Wikimedia-Community-Ireland-Meetup/>
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