Here are five New Year’s resolutions as demonstrated by wildlife from our Photo Contest entries. Read this guide for a few ways Mass Audubon can help you keep your own resolutions.

1. Resolve to see things from a fresh perspective.

Yellow Warbler from 2014 Photo Contest © Joseph Oliverio

2. Resolve to spend more time with those you love.

Coyote Pups from 2013 Photo Contest © John Harrison

3. Resolve to try a bold new style. If it doesn’t work, you can always change back!

Snowy Egret from 2014 Photo Contest © Doug Lyon

4. Resolve to make new friends.

Double-Crested Cormorant and Dragonfly from 2010 Photo Contest © Phil Sorrentino

5. Resolve to take deep breaths and relax.

Young Snapping Turtle from 2012 Photo Contest © Susumu Kishihara

Winter can be a challenging time for photographers. The days are short, there’s often not much color, and snow can look bland or too bright. But many of our photo contest entrants rose to the challenge and created beautiful wintery scenes.

2011 Photo Contest Entry © Jacob Mosser

2013 Photo Contest Entry © Kelsey Stevens

2013 Photo Contest Entry © Rich Bowes

2014 Photo Contest Entry © Paul Mozell

2012 Photo Contest Entry © Karen Driscoll