Local photographer wins Valkenswaard winter photo contest with stunning Malpie shot
Residents of Valkenswaard have spoken: Ton van de Wijdeven’s ‘Malpie in wintery scenes’ is the winning winter photo. The contest celebrates local beauty, with the winner advancing to the year-end finale. Spring submissions are now open—share your best shots!
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Winning Photo | ‘Malpie in wintery scenes’ |
| Photographer | Ton van de Wijdeven |
| Location | Valkenswaard, Dommelen, Borkel en Schaft |
| Contest Edition | Winter 2026 |
| Year-End Finale Participants | 4 seasonal winners (spring, summer, autumn, winter) |
| Spring Contest Link | Submit here |
The municipality of Valkenswaard organizes seasonal photography contests to engage residents and highlight the natural beauty of the region. These contests foster community participation and promote local pride through visual storytelling.
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Winning winter photo announced
The votes have been counted! The winning photo of the winter edition of the seasonal photography contest is ‘Malpie in wintery scenes’, taken by Ton van de Wijdeven. This photo received the most public votes. Congratulations!
This edition once again showcased the beauty of Valkenswaard, Dommelen, and Borkel en Schaft in winter.
Year-end finale of the photography contest
The winter winner advances to the year-end finale. In this final round, the four seasonal winners from the past year will compete against each other:
- Spring photo: Relaxing on the Malpie by Ton van de Wijdeven
- Summer photo: New Year’s Eve in the evening sunlight by Jolanda Aarts
- Autumn photo: Beautiful on the Malpie by Henriette van der Laak
- Winter photo: Malpie in wintery scenes by Ton van de Wijdeven
A new voting round will soon begin, allowing residents to choose their absolute favorite of the year.
Spring edition launched
Meanwhile, the spring edition of the photography contest has also begun. Do you see blooming nature, a sunny square, or another beautiful spring moment in our municipality?
Submit your best spring photo via Ons Valkenswaard. You can participate here: https://ons.valkenswaard.nl/nl-NL/projects/seizoensgebonden-fotowedstrijd-lente-2026.