March 3, 2025 3:20 a.m. 

The Roseburg District, Bureau of Land Management has announced the winners of the 2025 Land of Umpqua Amateur Photo Contest:

A BLM release said amateur photographers submitted a fantastic variety of photos featuring some of the most beautiful landscapes and wildlife on BLM and Forest Service managed lands from around the Umpqua.

The agencies hosted the contest as part of a multi-agency exhibit at the 29th Sportsmen’s & Outdoor Recreation Show held last month. Winners will receive prizes that can include free overnight stays at BLM and Forest Service campgrounds, as well as Smokey Bear themed items.

The winners are:

*Seasons on Public Lands:

*1st place – Mushrooms, Robyn Wargo

*2nd place – Red Top Pond, Ben Taylor

*3rd place – Wolf Creek Falls, David Vangsness

*Water and Waterfalls:

*1st place – Umpqua Watershed, Andrew Oltman

*2nd place – Waterfall, Jaina Young

*3rd place – Middle Folk Coquille River Falls, Joe Ross

The winning photos are available to view at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/blmoregon/albums/72177720324046327/