Rock Pond found along the Appalachian Trail in Vermont.

Photo c/o Paul Dyer

We’re inviting members and supporters of Population Connection—people like YOU!—to share the “green spaces of your lives” with us. This project is led by the Chair of our Board of Directors, Bryce Hach.

Bryce enjoys taking self-portraits while out in nature. He hopes to encourage you to join him in sharing your own photos as a testament to the importance of global population stabilization for the future of our beautiful planet.

See a few of the most recent submissions, and then check out the rest on the interactive map, below! Join in and add your own “pin” to the map by submitting a photo at the form found at the bottom of this page.

Recent Submissions

Andrew Felber shared a photo taken in Masai Mara, Kenya at the Masai Mara National Reserve. "[This scene was] pure peacefulness and [made me feel] absolute awe of the surrounding.
James Boyer shared a photo taken at ‘Lands End’ Near the Cliffhouse in San Francisco, CA. "A white crowned sparrow resting near overlook. Reminds me that living nature is equally resilient and just as beautiful as human skills."
Mel Boynton shared a photo of a sunset family walk taken at Little Point Sable on the Lake Michigan shore.
Photo by Russelyn Conner, taken in Miller Canyon outside of Dulce, New Mexico. "The land here is constantly inspiring, surprising and always stunning!"
Jessica Wolfe photographed at the House Rock viewpoint on the Oregon coast. "[Being outside] makes me feel calm, happy and disconnected from all the chaos of daily life."
Sydney Stocks at Watchman’s Campground at Zion National Park in Springdale, Utah. "Zion National Park is an extremely beautiful place. I was fortunate enough to enjoy tent camping near the opening of the park. For me, being in nature is rejuvenating and reinvigorates my sense of connectedness with the world! I also love being stunned by unexpected moments of beauty. When the cliffs began to glow orange around sunset, I had never seen anything like it before!"
Marian Starkey at the summit of Puzzle Mountain in Newry, Maine. "About 45 minutes after I took this photo, on our way down the mountain, my 11lb chihuahua-yorkie chased a full-grown black bear off the trail and into the woods! I lost sight of both of them for a couple minutes and was sure Penny had helped the bear bulk up for winter hibernation, but then she came bounding back to me, triumphant and expecting a treat. I'm still stunned, weeks later!"
Deborah Shum in her backyard in Rockville, Maryland. "We are transforming our suburban yard from a typical “lawn and shrubs” setting. The perennial border is filled plants that provide food and shelter for insects year round. A dry sunny site will be filled with all native plants next year. It's always fun to see our wildlife neighbors like foxes, raccoons, and opossums. (The deer and squirrels are another story.) We want keep this little corner a safe habitat for them."

Submit Your Own Photo!

  • Accepted file types: jpg, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 50 MB.
  • Photo city/state/country (if applicable)
  • Please provide more details about your photo (ex: trail around Lake Elkhorn)
  • How does spending time in the location pictured make you feel?
  • By entering your photo in the contest, you certify that the submitted image(s) are original works and that no other party has any right or claim to the image(s).
  • By submitting my photos, I grant Population Connection permission to distribute the image(s) across their various media platforms and print outlets. I understand they cannot be held responsible for the misuse of my photo by a third party.

*Population Connection reserves the right to curate the photos that will be displayed on our website. Photos should feature you and/or your spouse or partner only (no group shots, please!) You must own full rights to any photographs that you submit.