Rural Scenic

First Place

Bruce Bergman, Shasta County Farm Bureau member

Now that Bruce Bergman has retired to a small ranch in McArthur, he has more chances to pursue his interest in photographing natural subjects—thus the stunning sunrise shot of his barn with its yard light still on. "It seemed like a very interesting contrast, as the light is photosensitive and shuts off at daybreak, so it was a very 'time-sensitive' opportunity," he said.

Second Place

Kerry Crain, Tehama County Farm Bureau member

Kerry Crain was driving through the mountains with her husband and three sons when they pulled over for some family photos. "I turned around to get back in the car and was struck by the scene of the cows, the split-rail fence, the wildflowers in the foreground and Mount Lassen in the background," she said. "It is truly a testament to the beauty of Tehama County."