Dirt road with tree and long dry grass on the side of the road

Sonoma Fall

Gabriel Ng
Winner Rank
2
Artist Statement

I took this snapshot in the fall of 2017 while camping in the vicinity. Sonoma County is a very picturesque location with redwood forests, chaparral, and the ocean all next to each other. While trying to find a photo for the submission, I stumbled upon it and realized the area is probably impacted by the recent lightning fires. I'm lucky to have documented this before the fires and have a baseline comparison as the wilderness recovers

The view from the Austin Creek State Recreation Area in Sonoma County, CA

Job Title
Postdoctoral Fellow