We are pleased to announce the results of our 50th Anniversary photo contest by displaying our grand prize, first place, second place, third place, and honorable mentions in the following categories:

• Wildlife
• People at Play
• Innovative Photography
• Open Space

Winning photographs are currently being featured at the Mezzanine Gallery in the Sacramento County Administration Center, 700 H Street. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. The show runs through January 15.

All grand prize winners (one from each category) will have their pictures featured on a special edition commemorative poster. The design work for the poster has been donated by Uptown Studios, located at 410 Alhambra Blvd and the printing has been donated by IPS Printing, located at 2020 K Street.

If you have any questions, please contact Regional Parks at 916-875-6961 or via email at parksinfo@saccounty.net.

To view each photo, click on the smaller photo and the large photo will display in a separate window.

Grand Prize - Wildlife
Bashful Egret
Photographed by Jeff Johnston

Honorable Mention - People at Play
On Your Left
Photographed by Jeff Johnston

Grand Prize - Open Space
Winter Flood
Photographed by Jeff Johnston

First Place - People at Play
After Eppie's Race
Photographed by John Mannion

First Place - Age Group 12-18
The American River Parkway
Photographed by Chase Kelly-Reif

First Place - Innovative Photography
Dream Clouds
Photographed by Dale Walton

Second Place - Wildlife
Elegant Egret
Photographed by Randy Hutchins

 Third Place, People at Play
Fishing at Sunset
Photographed by Stephen Fischer

First place - Wildlife
Great Blue Heron in the Fog
Photographed by Stephen Fischer

Third Place - Open Space
Jim's Bridge at Sunset
Photographed by Stephen Fischer

First Place - Open Space
Mighty Oak Looking Over
Photographed by Rob Thompson

Grand Prize - Innovative
Old Beauty
Photographed by Ron Thompson

Second Place - People at Play
Peaceful Biking
Photographed by Catrina Coleman

Third Place - People at Play
Running into the Wild
Photographed by James Wright

Second Place - Open Space
Spring on the Bluff
Photographed by Rob Thompson

Honorable Mention - Wildlife
Surprise! Jackrabbit
Photographed by Mark Paulus

Honorable Mention - Wildlife
Turtle, Turtle, Turtle
Photographed by Catrina Coleman

Grand Prize - People at Play
Well, Can You Remember What Color It Is?
Photographed by John Mannion

Third place - Wildlife
Western Bluebird
Photographed by Drew Meyers

Honorable Mention - Open Space
"Fall" in Love with Gibson Ranch
Photographed by Rodney Melton

Honorable Mention - Open Space
Morning on the Ranch
Photographed by Rodney Melton

First Place - People at Play
Let Me Out Already
Photographed by Karen Christian

Honorable Mention - Open Space
Misty Coffee Commute
Photographed by Martin Christian