RCRC wishes to thank the photographers who submitted their works of art in RCRC’s 6th Annual Rural County Photo Contest. The numerous submissions received capture the splendor of California’s rural counties.
On Wednesday, the RCRC Board of Directors voted to select this year’s winning photograph. This year’s first place prize goes to Jay Coberly for his spectacular photo of a mountain range and surrounding valley in Inyo County. Photographers, amateur and professional alike, from all over California submitted photographs in this year’s Rural County photo contest, capturing the splendor of California’s rural counties.
Mr. Coberly’s winning photograph displays the scenic mountain range and valley of the Inyo National Forest and is a great depiction of the varied topography found throughout California’s rural communities.
A current retiree and resident of Modesto in Stanislaus County, Mr. Coberly’s prior career in truck driving provided him the opportunity to travel to a variety of locations across the nation. As a result, he continues to have a passion for exploring rural terrain and photographing the beautiful landscapes in California.
“Congratulations to Jay Coberly for taking the top honor in RCRC’s 6th Annual Rural County Photo Contest,” said Inyo County Supervisor and RCRC Board Delegate Matt Kingsley. “His photo of the Inyo National Forest expertly captures the beauty of Inyo County’s natural landscapes and highlights one of the many breathtaking recreational areas our region has to offer.”
The RCRC Rural County Photo Contest was established to promote tourism and local economic development through showcasing the beautiful landscape, scenery, activities, history, and charm of RCRC’s member counties. Mr. Coberly’s image will be prominently displayed during RCRC’s 2022 Annual Meeting in Napa County in September and may be featured in various RCRC marketing materials or work products, along with other photo submissions, throughout the next year.
See RCRC’s full press release announcing the winner here.