Each year, the Club conducts a competitive field trip, usually to a unique local venue, in which they compete in seven image subjects. This year the Club chose to photograph sites throughout the City of Salinas on January 22, 2017. This year's subjects were designed to showcase the varied landscapes and features of this city through individual interpretation of an eclectic list of subjects including: Architectural Details, Salinas High School, Spirit of Agriculture, the Railroad Station, Contrast of Old and New, People, Street Art and Furniture, and Photographer's Choice. The participants also enjoyed a lunch together at the Monterey Coast Brewing Company during the mid-day light. The day was overcast and drizzly for much of the day but the members created some striking images.

The Club has established a three-division competition. Group A - advanced photographers, Group AA - intermediate photographers, and Group AAA - developing photographers and new members. Presented below are the overall winning shots for each group.

Winning entries for each subject by Group can also be seen by clicking on the links below.

First Place Overall Group A:
Photographer's Choice
Bill Shewchuk

View all the Group A Winners for each subject

2nd Place Overall Group A:
Salinas High School
Margret Cordts

3rd Place Overall Group A:
Spirit of Agriculture
Chris Johnson

Honorable Mention Overall Group A:
People
Margret Cordts

Honorable Mention Overall Group A:
Street Art and Furniture
Brooks Leffler

First Place Overall Group AA:
Railroad Station
Jared Ikeda

View Judge's comments for all Group AA submittals

First Place Overall Group AAA:
Photographer's Choice
Carolyn Comings

View Judge's comments for all Group AAA submittals