
2022 Best Paddling Image
Top 10 Finalists
Thanks to all of the photographers who shared their images! In 2022 the NPFF had over 50 incredible paddling images entered in the competition. The 10 images below will be voted on by the audience and the winner announced at the in person festival audience Feb 19, 2022 in Lexington,KY.

Autumn Colors on the Watauga - Scott Daniels

Badass Is Beautiful- Rob Giersch

Dialed In - Chad Blotner
Calendar Gorge - Bernard Engelman

Waterbending- Tim Retzik

SUP Surfing in Fall Peak Colors - David House

Joey Gore Running Clean at Go Left, Green Narrows, NC- Jeff Macklin

Race Day - Travis Camp

Silver Back - Sam Lupo

Focused - Chad Blotner