Views in the Valley Photo Competition
Views in the Valley in an annual photo competition hosted by TVC that takes place from late spring to early summer.
The competition invites locals to capture the beauty of the Tri-Valley (Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, and Sunol). Participants can submit photos to three categories: Working Lands, Open Landscapes, and Wildlife.
In 2026, there was over $350 in prizes up for grabs!
This year’s competition is closed - but you can view the submitted photos, and pre-register for next year’s competition here!
Congrats to our 2026 Winners!
Over 165 images were submitted from 36 unique photographers. Additionally, over votes were cast for the Barry Zupan’s people’s choice award.
Click each photo to view the full size.
First Place for Wildlife Category
Icy Bee, by Ildebrando Noval
Taken at Sunol Regional Wilderness in one cold winter morning. One of my favorite parks to photograph wild flowers and insects.
First Place for Open Landscapes Category
Altamont Ablaze, by Josh Dye
An unbelievable sunrise over the Altamont Pass while the green hills and windmills below catch the first rays of sunlight.
First Place for Working Lands Category
Glass House, by James McCabe
A peek into the past at Forest Homes Farm Regional Park and the Glass House.
Want to see the rest of this year’s entries?
View the submissions for each category below:
Wildlife
Open Landscapes
Working Lands