Wisconsin native/Menomonie resident Adam Dorn is lucky enough to have a photo (above) in the running for National Geographic's big annual photo contest – the winning photographs will be published in National Geographic magazine. National Geographic allowed an editor from The Atlantic to choose a bunch of the submissions for a photo set about the contest, and Dorn's photo was among his selections (#8). So that's awesome! The photo ("Living the Dream") is of Lake Menomin, and here's what Dorn has to say about it …

Living the Dream: On my way home from work I saw that there was going to be an incredible sunset. I set out with my new gear and quickly made it to Menomin Park. I knew I had just moments to set up before the scene would completely pass me by. With the wind roaring in my face, I set up for my shot. While framing the composition the waves crashed at my feet as the sun faded below the horizon, painting a fire of red and orange underneath the cloud cover. With the clouds painted it cast a magical glow over the lake. I had been chasing a sunset like this for two years. It was incredible to finally capture it! Location: Menomonie, Wisconsin. © Adam Dorn

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