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
![La Jolla, California by Sameer Pathak](/content/dam/ace/publications/photo-contests/2018-westways-contest/680_sameerpathak_photocontest.jpg)
Lone Pine, California
By Robert Morales of Pomona, California
![Lone Pine, California by Robert Morales](/content/dam/ace/publications/photo-contests/2018-westways-contest/680_photocontest_robertmorales.jpg)
Laughlin, Nevada
By Scott Miller of Buena Park, California
![Laughlin, Nevada by Scott Miller](/content/dam/ace/publications/photo-contests/2018-westways-contest/680_photocontest_scottmiller.jpg)
Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, Pismo Beach, California
By Nic Stover of San Luis Obispo, California
![Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, Pismo Beach, California by Nic Stover](/content/dam/ace/publications/photo-contests/2018-westways-contest/680_photocontest_nicstover.jpg)
Owens Lake, California
By Paul Granese of Los Angeles
![Owens Lake, California by Paul Granese](/content/dam/ace/publications/photo-contests/2018-westways-contest/680_photocontest_paulgranese.jpg)
Corona Del Mar, California
By Nicholas Litwin of La Verne, California
![Corona Del Mar, California by Nicholas Litwin](/content/dam/ace/publications/photo-contests/2018-westways-contest/680_photocontest_nicholaslitwin.jpg)
Sedona, Arizona
By Koustav Maity of San Diego, California
![Sedona, Arizona by Koustav Maity](/content/dam/ace/publications/photo-contests/2018-westways-contest/680_photocontest_koustavmaity.jpg)
Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park
By Gerald Fleury of Torrance, California
![Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park by Gerald Fleury](/content/dam/ace/publications/photo-contests/2018-westways-contest/680_photocontest_geraldfleury.jpg)
Tamolitch Blue Pool, Oregon
By Alicia Ly of Long Beach, California
![Tamolitch Blue Pool, Oregon by Alicia Ly](/content/dam/ace/publications/photo-contests/2018-westways-contest/680_photocontest_alicialy.jpg)
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
By Drew Aveling of Burbank, California
![Jackson Hole, Wyoming by Drew Aveling](/content/dam/ace/publications/photo-contests/2018-westways-contest/680_photocontest_drewaveling.jpg)
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