2026 National Paddling Film Festival
Still Image Competition
Thanks to all of the photographers who shared their images! The top 10 images advance to in-person voting at our Frankfort, KY, and Fletcher, NC events on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Competition results will be announced then, as well. Find out how you can attend these events, or tune in at npff.org/tix.
UG Pillow - Into the Spray Cara Giannone
The Heinzerling Pillow Ride Cara Giannone
Summer Evening Elkhorn Creek, June 2025 Matthew Pianalto
Shape-Shifted Marc Hunt
Left-Left Majesty at Tommy's on the Upper Yough Cara Giannone
Winter Paddling on a Cold Day Stefan Bracke
North Fork’n Good Times Drew Hardie
Juicer Blast Drew Hardie
Two Paddlers Crossing Each Other Stefan Bracke
Squaring Up David House
The Start of the Weekend Journey Stefan Bracke
Autumn Afternoon Lower Russell Fork, October 2025 Matthew Pianalto
Milky Way at Lee's Ferry David House
Layover Magic David House
Valley Falls Flyer Thomas Bush IV