Midpen’s 2021 Photo Contest Winners
The pandemic has underscored how essential public open space is to our community’s health and well-being. More than 200 preserve visitors shared the moments in nature that helped get them — and all of us — through these challenging times by participating in Midpen’s annual photo contest.
People's Choice Winner
Landscape Winner
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![Photo: Shruti Jana wildflowers and golden hills](/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_400w/public/RR_Shruti-Jana_lupine-poppy-landscape_16x9.jpg?h=854a7be2&itok=l3WhCZWD)
People in Nature Winner
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![Photo: Larry Chow two women watching the sunset](/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_400w/public/RR_Larry-Chow_people-sunset_16x9.jpg?h=b4af229a&itok=zyH29ry9)
Plant Life Winner
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![Photo: Marty Higgins Fetid adder's tongue flowers](/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_400w/public/PCR_Marty-Higgins_fetid-adders-tongue_16x9.jpg?h=854a7be2&itok=6yE3654q)
Wildlife Winner
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![Photo: Ajinkya Athavale a hawk hovering over prey](/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_400w/public/FH_Ajinkya-Athavaleentry_red-tailed-hawk_16x9.jpg?h=c74750f6&itok=jCTsLX42)
Aspiring Photographer Winner
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![Photo: Lucy Wang a quail peeking out from the bushes](/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_400w/public/PI_Lucy-Wang_california-quail_16x9.jpg?h=84071268&itok=GPPlCV8I)