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

The Best of the Chippewa Valley 2025

Best Scenic Photographer

It’s not as easy as you’d think to capture the perfect scenic photograph, but these three have it mastered. Mike Howard returns to the lead, capturing the beauty and essence of the Chippewa Valley. Second-place finisher Tina Ecker’s specialization in black and white photography gives her images an eerie feeling with an avant-garde twist. In third, Justin Patchin returns to the list again, often capturing images invoking movement, from waterfalls to lightning, as well as stunning sunsets and nighttime skies. —Stephanie Nesja