2023 WINNING PHOTOGRAPHS
Paul Richardson - Capturing a Masterpiece (2022 People Category Winner)
PLACES & NATURE CATEGORY
1st Place
RHONDA ROYSE
Catalina Sunset
Catalina State Park
RHONDA ROYSE
Catalina Sunset
Catalina State Park
2nd Place
RHONDA ROYSE
Catalina at Night
Catalina State Park
RHONDA ROYSE
Catalina at Night
Catalina State Park
3rd Place
BRIAN MCELWAIN
Monsoon Sunset
Naranja Park
BRIAN MCELWAIN
Monsoon Sunset
Naranja Park
HONORABLE MENTION
MARY BETH LIVINGSTON
Sunset Sky
Honey Bee Canyon Park
The sunset and lighting were spectacular this beautiful November evening.
MARY BETH LIVINGSTON
Sunset Sky
Honey Bee Canyon Park
The sunset and lighting were spectacular this beautiful November evening.
HONORABLE MENTION
SIMON GERBER
Sunset and the Saguaro
Catalina State Park
I went to Catalina State Park to get some photos of the sunset and ended up with this beautiful sunset photo with the saguaro cacti.
SIMON GERBER
Sunset and the Saguaro
Catalina State Park
I went to Catalina State Park to get some photos of the sunset and ended up with this beautiful sunset photo with the saguaro cacti.
HONORABLE MENTION
DIANNE SLOTTEN
Mystical Morning
Honey Bee Canyon - North Ridge
As Oro Valley residents awoke this early March morning, we were enchanted by an extraordinary vison. Seldom do we have the fortuity to behold our beautiful valley transformed into an ethereal winter wonderland. Under a big blue sky, soft rays of sunlight lit the craggy rocks and prickly cacti on snowy hillsides. From the Catalina Mountains, shrouded in a puffy white cloud cover, to the reaches of this high ridge in Honey Bee Canyon, the landscape was sprinkled in glistening fairy dust. This morning was truly magical.
DIANNE SLOTTEN
Mystical Morning
Honey Bee Canyon - North Ridge
As Oro Valley residents awoke this early March morning, we were enchanted by an extraordinary vison. Seldom do we have the fortuity to behold our beautiful valley transformed into an ethereal winter wonderland. Under a big blue sky, soft rays of sunlight lit the craggy rocks and prickly cacti on snowy hillsides. From the Catalina Mountains, shrouded in a puffy white cloud cover, to the reaches of this high ridge in Honey Bee Canyon, the landscape was sprinkled in glistening fairy dust. This morning was truly magical.
HONORABLE MENTION
DIANNE SLOTTEN
Out to Pasture
Big Wash
In the midst of our carefully planned communities and subdivisions we can still find peaceful places to enjoy our breathtaking natural landscapes. Here, I ponder the past of this prairie, imagining life in the days of rugged ranchers who tended livestock in Big Wash. Not so long ago you could see free range cattle grazing on this plain, vestiges of Oro Valley's rich ranching history. This humble corral is a tribute to the pioneer spirit of those who once settled here. And now, it is a bucolic pasture where today's "homesteaders" can find diversion from their busy lives.
DIANNE SLOTTEN
Out to Pasture
Big Wash
In the midst of our carefully planned communities and subdivisions we can still find peaceful places to enjoy our breathtaking natural landscapes. Here, I ponder the past of this prairie, imagining life in the days of rugged ranchers who tended livestock in Big Wash. Not so long ago you could see free range cattle grazing on this plain, vestiges of Oro Valley's rich ranching history. This humble corral is a tribute to the pioneer spirit of those who once settled here. And now, it is a bucolic pasture where today's "homesteaders" can find diversion from their busy lives.
HONORABLE MENTION
STEVE PRULL
Sunset Storm Over Catalina Mountains
Deer Hollow Loop
The Catalina Mountains have their own weather. Monsoon Clouds at sunset can offer rich and contrasting colors that last just moments.
STEVE PRULL
Sunset Storm Over Catalina Mountains
Deer Hollow Loop
The Catalina Mountains have their own weather. Monsoon Clouds at sunset can offer rich and contrasting colors that last just moments.
ANIMALS & WILDLIFE CATEGORY
1st Place
PEGGY STEFFENS
That Windblown Look
Rams Canyon Trail
I like to photograph birds in Rams Canyon at the golden hour and this night was breezy as I captured the rare Woodhouse's Scrubjay with an acorn before it was stashed.
PEGGY STEFFENS
That Windblown Look
Rams Canyon Trail
I like to photograph birds in Rams Canyon at the golden hour and this night was breezy as I captured the rare Woodhouse's Scrubjay with an acorn before it was stashed.
2nd Place
PAUL LIVINGSTON
Owl at Sunset
N Alamo Canyon Dr, Near East Boulder Pass
I was strolling around the neighborhood, looked up and there he was. Got a few shots before he left.
PAUL LIVINGSTON
Owl at Sunset
N Alamo Canyon Dr, Near East Boulder Pass
I was strolling around the neighborhood, looked up and there he was. Got a few shots before he left.
3rd Place
STEVE PRULL
Dove Heart
Deer Hollow Loop
Two doves were sitting on the fence behind our house. As they moved closer I saw the potential for the shape of a heart to appear. I waited for just the right moment before one of them flew away.
STEVE PRULL
Dove Heart
Deer Hollow Loop
Two doves were sitting on the fence behind our house. As they moved closer I saw the potential for the shape of a heart to appear. I waited for just the right moment before one of them flew away.
HONORABLE MENTION
RANDY PAULSON
Untitled
Silver Pheasant Loop
NEST IN PRICKLY PEAR ON OUTSIDE OF MY WALL. SHOT FROM MY SIDE YARD OVER THE WALL.
RANDY PAULSON
Untitled
Silver Pheasant Loop
NEST IN PRICKLY PEAR ON OUTSIDE OF MY WALL. SHOT FROM MY SIDE YARD OVER THE WALL.
HONORABLE MENTION
GREGG ROBINSON
HE'S BACK!!!
Rancho Vistoso Blvd.
We keep an eye out for our resident Gila monster, Cookie, to show up every year. Aha! Hiding behind a meter box at our home in Vistoso Pointe.
GREGG ROBINSON
HE'S BACK!!!
Rancho Vistoso Blvd.
We keep an eye out for our resident Gila monster, Cookie, to show up every year. Aha! Hiding behind a meter box at our home in Vistoso Pointe.
HONORABLE MENTION
CHARLIE ALOLKOY
Roadrunner's Gift
E. Southern Pines Dr.
Roadrunner with Lizard.
CHARLIE ALOLKOY
Roadrunner's Gift
E. Southern Pines Dr.
Roadrunner with Lizard.
HONORABLE MENTION
TOM WORCESTER
Bee Poly Nation
Glover & La Cholla
Was lucky enough to capture this bee, just as it took flight, after collecting its full load of pollen.
TOM WORCESTER
Bee Poly Nation
Glover & La Cholla
Was lucky enough to capture this bee, just as it took flight, after collecting its full load of pollen.
HONORABLE MENTION
BRIAN MCELWAIN
Dove Traumatized by Monsoon
Sky Light Street
BRIAN MCELWAIN
Dove Traumatized by Monsoon
Sky Light Street
PEOPLE
1st Place
DESIREE BUSTOS
Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park
Wanted to capture the stunning mountains along Catalina State Park.
DESIREE BUSTOS
Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park
Wanted to capture the stunning mountains along Catalina State Park.
2nd Place
PAUL LIVINGSTON
Shadow Riders
Rancho Vistoso approaching Honey Bee Park
I met this group at their meet-up before their ride and got their approval to photograph them along their route. They were very helpful in helping me plan my mission!
PAUL LIVINGSTON
Shadow Riders
Rancho Vistoso approaching Honey Bee Park
I met this group at their meet-up before their ride and got their approval to photograph them along their route. They were very helpful in helping me plan my mission!
3rd Place
JOHN AMATO
Amy
Catalina State Park
JOHN AMATO
Amy
Catalina State Park
HONORABLE MENTION
PAUL LIVINGSTON
How Much?
SAACA's Cruise, BBQ, & Blues Festival, Oro Valley Marketplace.
I was photographing the event when I saw this kid peeking through that window. It was a great shot so I took it.
PAUL LIVINGSTON
How Much?
SAACA's Cruise, BBQ, & Blues Festival, Oro Valley Marketplace.
I was photographing the event when I saw this kid peeking through that window. It was a great shot so I took it.
HONORABLE MENTION
KAREN WRIGHT
Hotdog Hundred
Catalina State Park
Local artist and hiker Joe Pagac leads this intrepid group down the Romero Trail in Catalina State Park to the finish of the Hotdog Hundred. The crew hiked 100 miles over 5 days on the Arizona Trail to raise nearly $25K for the Community Food Bank, all while dressed in hotdog costumes!
KAREN WRIGHT
Hotdog Hundred
Catalina State Park
Local artist and hiker Joe Pagac leads this intrepid group down the Romero Trail in Catalina State Park to the finish of the Hotdog Hundred. The crew hiked 100 miles over 5 days on the Arizona Trail to raise nearly $25K for the Community Food Bank, all while dressed in hotdog costumes!
HONORABLE MENTION
DIANNE SLOTTEN
El Tour de Tucson
Oracle Road in Oro Valley
Oro Valley enjoys one of the sunniest, most comfortable climates in the country. With an average of 279 days of sunshine a year, rain here is almost an event in itself! So, cyclists participating in the 31st El Tour de Tucson were probably expecting our legendary warm, sunny weather. Instead, in 2013 El Tour made history. It was the first day it had ever rained for this event and riders braved rain, hail and flooded riverbeds in what may have been the most challenging El Tour Day on record. Since that year, the historic weather has not dampened excitement for southern Arizona’s largest participatory sports event. And, chances are pretty good that spectators won’t need an umbrella!
DIANNE SLOTTEN
El Tour de Tucson
Oracle Road in Oro Valley
Oro Valley enjoys one of the sunniest, most comfortable climates in the country. With an average of 279 days of sunshine a year, rain here is almost an event in itself! So, cyclists participating in the 31st El Tour de Tucson were probably expecting our legendary warm, sunny weather. Instead, in 2013 El Tour made history. It was the first day it had ever rained for this event and riders braved rain, hail and flooded riverbeds in what may have been the most challenging El Tour Day on record. Since that year, the historic weather has not dampened excitement for southern Arizona’s largest participatory sports event. And, chances are pretty good that spectators won’t need an umbrella!
HONORABLE MENTION
SIMON GERBER
Hiking Through Snowy Desert
Catalina State Park
This photo was taken of my mom enjoying a hike through the snowy desert.
SIMON GERBER
Hiking Through Snowy Desert
Catalina State Park
This photo was taken of my mom enjoying a hike through the snowy desert.
YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS
1st Place
JOEL THOMAS RUIZ
Butterfly in the Morning
W Lambert Lane
JOEL THOMAS RUIZ
Butterfly in the Morning
W Lambert Lane
2nd Place
BRICE FRAZIER
Untitled
Stone Terrace
While walking in my neighborhood, I spotted some bees enjoying these bright flowers.
BRICE FRAZIER
Untitled
Stone Terrace
While walking in my neighborhood, I spotted some bees enjoying these bright flowers.
3rd Place
BRIELLA BAER
Desert Flower
Innovation Dr.
BRIELLA BAER
Desert Flower
Innovation Dr.
