Winter contest for U.S. photographers

Here’s a selection of winter photos from participating photographers of the ongoing Yahoo News photo contest, which ends on Jan. 23, 2014.

Do you have excellent shots that capture winter scenery? Now’s your chance to win a prize by joining the group and adding your photos of landscapes, streetscapes, snow sports, or anything you think best showcases the season’s splendor. (They can be from this season or a previous one.)

Photos from tam_and_john, Alyssa Mort, Zach Beane, allophile, and John Dreyer.