2023 Estrella Warbirds Museum by Mark McMahon

2026 Springtime Sojourn Photo Contest

At last night’s membership meeting, Mark announced the winners of the Springtime Sojourn Photo Contest.

The theme of the contest was “Capture the Essence…” with the intent of highlighting the unique moments and impressions we experienced along the way – whether it’s the people, the cars or the scenery and destinations.

Prizes were awarded in the following categories:

  • Best People Shot — Capture the camaraderie, laughter, and shared spirit of the group.
  • Best Candid Moment — Unscripted, authentic reactions – those blink-and-you-miss-it moments.
  • Best Car Shot – Think beyond just the cars themselves and include landscapes, scenery, destinations, group, on the road or action shots.
  • Best Creative Shot — Think artistic – unique angles, abstract compositions, colors, light and shadows.

Best People Shot

  • Winner – Tony Prock, Members Judging Porsches
  • Runner-up – David Aliotti, Cheers for Lunch!
Members Judging Porsches – photo by Tony Prock
Cheers for Lunch! – photo by David Aliotti

Best Candid Moment

  • Winner – Michael Hesse, Ted Voigt with Flowers
  • Runner-up – Vega Roecker, Leaving Windmill Market
Ted with Flowers – photo by Michael Hesse
Leaving Windmill Market – photo by Vega Roecker

Best Car Shot

  • Winner (tie) – Michael Hesse, Porsches at Mission Soledad
  • Winner (tie) – David Aliotti, Porsches on Tour
Porsches at Mission Soledad – by Michael Hesse
On the Road – photo by David Aliotti

Best Creative Shot

  • Winner – Steve Rouland, Porsche logo with Carbon Fiber
  • Runner-up – Patrick Piccoli, Reflections in Side View Mirror
Porsche logo with Carbon Fiber – photo by Steve Rouland
Reflections in Side View Mirror – photo by Patrick Piccoli

The grand prize winner was Michael Hesse’s “Porsches at Mission Soledad”.

Thank you to all of our contestants for their fine photos.