Westways judges had a tough time choosing the best among the 2,486 entries we received. Here are a few awe-inspiring photos that just missed making the list of winners and honorable mentions.
La Jolla, California
By Sameer Pathak of San Diego, California
Lone Pine, California
By Robert Morales of Pomona, California
Laughlin, Nevada
By Scott Miller of Buena Park, California
Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, Pismo Beach, California
By Nic Stover of San Luis Obispo, California
Owens Lake, California
By Paul Granese of Los Angeles
Corona Del Mar, California
By Nicholas Litwin of La Verne, California
Sedona, Arizona
By Koustav Maity of San Diego, California
Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park
By Gerald Fleury of Torrance, California
Tamolitch Blue Pool, Oregon
By Alicia Ly of Long Beach, California
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
By Drew Aveling of Burbank, California
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