In coordination with Hempstead Lake State Park, it is the aim of the Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center's 2025 Eye of the Beholder photo contest to create community engagement, inspire environmental advocacy, and promote visitation to New York State Parks.

Come and view the display of photography and artwork in our Energy Gallery.

Themes

March: In Flight

It’s a plane! It’s Super-man! Wait…it’s a bird! Even better! Hempstead Lake and Jones Beach are home to many species of birds. In the month of March, we are asking that patrons submit their favorite bird photos.

April: Tracks & Traces

How can you tell that an animal has been in the park without seeing the animal itself? Through tracks and traces! In the month of April, we want to see signs of wildlife that you have spotted on visits to Hempstead Lake or Jones Beach State Park. 

May: Lake to Ocean

While Hempstead Lake and Jones Beach are very different parks, they have at least one major thing in common: water. Our May theme encourages participants to connect with Long Island’s waterways and the parks which host them.