Winners of the Summer in Sonoma County photo contest

Thank you so much for making the Summer in Sonoma County Photo Contest such a fun and exciting adventure. With nearly 650 photo submissions, you helped remind us and other readers of all the splendor and delight that happens in Sonoma County all year long, but especially in the warm sunshine of the summer months.

The 300+ photographers shared beautiful images of beaches and rugged hills, blue skies and spectacular fireworks, plus happy children, playful pets, family and friends enjoying all that Sonoma County has to offer. (You can see the weekly favorites in the gallery above.)

Here are the winners of the Summer of Sonoma County photo contest and the sweepstakes:

Michael Funk, Best Photo Prize – chosen by Press Democrat staff photographers. (You can see his photo above):

An afternoon of tasting charcuterie and croquet for up to 16 adults from Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards

Congratulations to the following people whose names were drawn in our sweepstakes.

Marisol Gonzalez, random drawing among all voters.

2-nights' stay at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn.

Gary Higgins, random drawing among all photo submissions.

Overnight stay and tour at Safari West. Mr. Higgins has chosen to donate the prize to a fire victim family.

You can see all the entries here.