Best of the Chippewa Valley

Reader Polls

The Best of the Chippewa Valley 2022

The Best of the Chippewa Valley 2023

The Best of the Chippewa Valley 2024

Best Scenic Photographer

If these three photographers have one thing in common, it’s the ability to capture the true beauty of this area. Four-time first-place winner Mike Howard of Chippewa Falls captures the beauty of the Valley with long-exposure shots to create soft, idyllic images of nature. Tina Ecker impresses locals with her evocative and eerie images of graveyards and other locales. Justin Patchin snaps gorgeous nighttime and sunset shots, preserving the stunning beauty of nature. — Rebecca Mennecke