Jacob Sorenson’s winning photo of R29 from the Modes of Transportation category.The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) recently recognized 24 photographers as part of its Rustic Roads Photo Contest, a program that celebrated the 40th anniversary of the first Rustic Road designated in the state.
There are 117 Rustic Roads in Wisconsin which travel 669 miles across 59 counties. Eighty-four photographers entered 380 photos for the eight categories of the contest.
“The many outstanding photos we received are a vivid reminder that our scenic Rustic Roads network remains as popular as ever,” WisDOT Scenic Byways and Rustic Roads Coordinator Jane Carrola said. “We also need to thank all the counties, towns and other local governments who retain jurisdiction of Rustic Roads and keep them well maintained year-round.”
Winners and runner-up photographers include:
Most Artistic Photo or Composition
Winner: Charlotte Daniels, Rustic Road 60, Vilas County
Runner-up: TJ McCarthy, Rustic Road 88, Jefferson County
Runner-up: Suvi Tory, Rustic Road 33, Washington County
Best Complementary Feature – Barns and Buildings
Winner: Vicki Burritt, Rustic Road 26, La Crosse County
Runner-up: Suvi Tory, Rustic Road 52, Washington County
Runner-up: Stephen Kessenich, Rustic Road 106, Dodge County
Best Complementary Feature – Fences and Other
Winner: Cassandra Raymond, Rustic Road 77, Door County
Runner-up: Sue Boyd, Rustic Road 29, Walworth County
Runner-up: Sandra Stevermer, Rustic Road 28, Polk County
Modes of Transportation
​Winner: Jacob Sorensen, Rustic Road 29, Walworth County
Runner-up: Christine Barkley, Rustic Road 73, Clark County
Runner-up: Ryan Wisniewski, Rustic Road 19, Dane County
Best Wildlife or Wildflower Photo
Winner: Sheri Erickson, Rustic Road 4, St. Croix County
Runner-up: Pearl Christopherson, Rustic Road 9, Oconto County
Runner-up: Beth Wroblewski, Rustic Road 100, Iron County
Best Summer Scenic View
Winner: Dan Fearing, Rustic Road 112, Sauk County
Runner-up: Sheri Erickson, Rustic Road 4, St. Croix County
Runner-up: Jane Carlson, Rustic Road 70, Grant County
Best Fall Scenic View
Winner: Jan Day, Rustic Road 75, Iowa County
Runner-up: Susan Shibilski, Rustic Road 78, Lincoln County
Runner-up: Cassandra Raymond, Rustic Road 77, Door County
Best Winter Scenic View
Winner: June Goggins, Rustic Road 57, Waupaca County
Runner-up: Jan Day, Rustic Road 75, Iowa County
Runner-up: Suvi Tory, Rustic Road 86, Waukesha County
All winning and runner-up photos can be viewed here.
