VCA Photo Contest Winners Announced

1st Place – Scott Peterson
2nd Place – James Capo
3rd Place – Scott Taft

The winners of the VCA Photo Contest were acknowledged February 28 at the VCA Open House.  Approximately 50 people from 15 neighborhoods were on hand to view the winning photos adorned on the office walls.  There were over 100 photo entries.  We received many beautiful photos of desert animals, birds, and mountain views. 

Stop by the new VCA Office at 1171 E Rancho Vistoso Blvd – #103, to see for yourself. Click on the hyperlinks below to see the photographers and their wonderful pictures!

AAA Landscape sponsored both the gift cards for the winning photographers and the refreshments served at the Open House. 

Click on the Photo Description to view winning photo.

 AwardPersonNeighborhoodPhoto Description
1st PlaceScott PetersonThe Cove at Center PointeWestern Screech Owls
2nd PlaceJames CapoThe OverlookBird Trio:  Curve-billed Thrasher, Say’s Phoebe, and Cactus Wren.
3rd placeScott TaftVistoso VistasCatalina Shadows (panoramic)
Honorable Mentions
 Mark BrangerVistoso Resort CasitasCatalina Mountains at Sunset
 Richard CallahanSunset RidgeHibiscus Flower
 Misty GalbraithStone CanyonStone Canyon Golf Course with Mountain Views (If you know what hole this is – send to [email protected] )
 Shirl LamonnaThe OverlookBobcat Kitten in Tree
 Shirl LamonnaThe OverlookCoyote Gaze
 Dan McLaughlinVistoso Resort CasitasCatalina Mountains on New Year’s Day
 Dan McLaughlinVistoso Resort CasitasJavelina Mom & Red
 Gordon ParkhillDesert Crest II Center PointeGreater Roadrunner
 Gordon ParkhillDesert Crest II Center PointeDesert Spiney Lizard
 Jake SmithMonticelloCosta’s Hummingbird
 David SmolerStone CanyonPrickly Pear Cactus Blossom
 David SmolerStone CanyonVerga Over Honey Bee Canyon