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  • “Icy Bee” by Ildebrando Noval took first place for Wildlife in 2026 Views in the Valley contest. (Photo courtesy Tri-Valley Conservancy)
  • “Altamont Ablaze” by Josh Dye took first place for Open Landscapes in 2026 Views in the Valley contest. (Photo courtesy Tri-Valley Conservancy)
  • “Glass House” by James McCabe took first place for Working Lands in 2026 Views in the Valley contest. (Photo courtesy Tri-Valley Conservancy)

Tri-Valley Conservancy this month revealed the winners of its annual Views in the Valley photo competition, which seeks to highlight nature, agriculture and open space in the region. 

“Mist Hunter” by Ramon Arellano II won People’s Choice Award in 2026 Views in the Valley contest. (Photo courtesy Tri-Valley Conservancy)

“Mist Hunter”, captured by Ramon Arellano II at Lake Isabel on a foggy morning in San Ramon, won the Barry Zupan People’s Choice Award.

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