A WINNING SHOT

Congratulations to Sarah Chorey, winner of our 20th Anniversary Photo Contest. She met our challenge to capture something she loves about the Central Coast with her silhouette of a man riding his bicycle across Stearn's Wharf in Santa Barbara. The image impressed our panel of judges, who had a tough time choosing just one winner from the many outstanding entries.

For her prize, Chorey wins a retreat at the iconic Hotel Californian, complete with a two-night stay, dinner for two at either Goat Tree café or Blackbird restaurant, a reserve wine-tasting experience for two at The Society: State & Mason tasting room, and two 60-minute rejuvenating treatments at Majorelle, the on-site spa.

AND HERE ARE THE RUNNERS-UP

Beams of Light from Heaven
In the Los Padres National Forest on TV Tower Road, Cuesta Ridge, right after a rain.
by Mark Nakamura
Image Location: TV Tower Road, Cuesta Ridge, San Luis Obispo County

Pelican Vibe
Pelican hanging out by the water.
by Julie DeAngelis
Image location: Santa Barbara Harbor

Mr
Morning wave color reflection.
by Dave Castro
Image location: Oxnard

Fig Mt.
Poppies and lupine on Grass Mountain captured on film.
by Lulu Erkeneff
Image location: Fig Mountain

A Perfect 10
Image of a dolphin mid-leap.
by Mary Ellen McCammon
Image location: Santa Barbara Channel

A big thanks to everyone who entered the contest!