I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been on a small country road in the Sacramento Valley and thought, “Wow, this is a view I have to share!” I keep my Canon at my side and have taken thousands of photos over the years.
It’s easy to be enthusiastic for a place as unique and authentic as the Sacramento Valley. Thankfully, we have found an appreciate audience for the steady stream of photos posted on our website and social media.
Fortunately a lot of talented photographers are capturing these captivating subjects.
Brian Baer has logged many long days in rice country and has an amazing eye. This photo of the rice harvest with Sean Doherty is an all-time favorite.
Paolo Vescia has delivered wonderful portraiture of rice growing families. This shot of three generations of the Sheppard family in Butte County includes a wonderful use of reflections.
Bruce Johnson is able to pursue his photography passion right in his Oroville backyard. He’s taken some amazing bird photos, including this recent entry of an Oriole chasing away an Osprey- a classic!
It’s great to be able to share the beauty of wildlife with your spouse, and I have had the wonderful fortune to be able to team up with my wife Leslie on rice country photo journeys. It has been a great bonding experience and her photo talents continue to soar like the birds she captures.
Next time, I’ll profile another group of excellent photographers helping bring the people, places and wildlife from the Sacramento Valley to the world.
Jim Morris is Communications Manager for the California Rice Commission. Jim has worked in communications for more than 20 years. When he’s not on the job, he enjoys his family, faith, football, outrageous monster stories and running marathons.
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