Congrats to the winners of this year’s Views in the Valley Photography Competition!
After reviewing nearly 100 incredible submissions that beautifully captured the essence of the Tri-Valley, and receiving almost 300 votes for the Barry Zupan People’s Choice Award, we are excited to share the top winners from both the adult and youth categories.
Adult Category Winners:
First Place: Sunset in Springtown - Anna Rouse
Second Place: Kite Hovers - Michael Hurder
Third Place: Vanishing - Gary Oehrle
Youth Category Winners:
First Place: Spectaculars of the Sky - Pravallika Pasupulati
Second Place: Tangerine Flowers - Nidhi Kota
Third Place: Golden Hour - Pravallika Pasupulati
Barry Zupan People’s Choice Award Winners:
Adult Category: Lost Cow - Glenn Stewart
Youth Category: Untitled #8 - Reese Boswell
Congratulations to all of our winners for their outstanding work! We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated, voted, and supported the competition. We are already looking forward to next year’s competition and can’t wait to see more of your amazing photography.
Thank you for helping us celebrate the beauty of the Tri-Valley!
This year’s Views in the Valley photography competition featured a newly established honor commemorating one of Livermore's most beloved photographers through the “Barry Zupan” People’s Choice Award.
Barry Zupan, born in 1949 in San Francisco and raised in Santa Rosa, developed a passion for photography at a young age. His father, who documented his experiences during WWII in France, passed on his love for the craft. Barry honed his skills in high school, capturing moments for the yearbook and local newspaper, showcasing his talent early on.
In the early 1990s, Barry moved to Livermore, where he found inspiration in the region's stunning landscapes. This rekindled his love of photography. Barry became an active member of a local camera club and often cycled through the valley’s backroads, capturing its stunning landscapes. He forged friendships within the community by sharing his images freely.
Barry's photography earned him numerous accolades, but his true joy was sharing his work with others. Sadly, he passed away in 2021, eight months after a diagnosis of brain cancer. But his memory lives on, inspiring those who appreciate the art of photography.