​Every corner of Oregon has a story just waiting to be seen. From the first golden light brushing the Wallowa Mountains, to quiet moments along the Metolius River, this is your invitation to capture the special magic of Oregon.

We welcome Oregon resident, amateur photographers to submit their images to our 2027-2028 Oregon Blue Book Cover Photo Contest. We’re looking for images that reflect the beauty, resilience and spirit of our state.

So, whether you’re spending sun-drenched days on the Alvord Desert, fly fishing on the McKenzie River, sitting in the bleachers at the Molalla Buckaroo or strolling through downtown Ashland, we want to see the scenes that remind you why Oregon is home.

About the Contest

The Oregon Secretary of State’s office sponsors a cover photo contest for each edition of the Oregon Blue Book. The contest is open to all Oregon resident, amateur photographers.

Deadline

The deadline for entries is Saturday, October 31 at 11:59 p.m.

Enter the 2027-2028 Oregon Blue Book Photo Contest

About the Oregon Blue Book

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Front Cover

“The Many Sides of Oregon,” made at the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument by Matt Straite of Keizer. "

So many people look right past the desert areas of the State, but there is so much beauty there. 

This image is from the Painted Hills Unit of John Day. There is a boardwalk to take you through without harming the hills, which are essentially just clay. I have always been drawn to images that show the work of mankind in nature, particularly when that work has been added to help others see the nature, like the work of the Civilian Conservation Corp. The way this trail bends at the end is such a strong draw to want to explore more.

This image was shot from the boardwalk. The image was shot with a Canon 6D Mark II and a Tamron 15-30 f2.8 shot wide at 15mm to emphasize the walkway. The settings were 30th of a second, F11, ISO 100."

Back Cover

"CometC/2023 A3", was made in southern Oregon by Nathan Rohde from Shady Cove.

"I've always been fascinated by astrophotography, and love trying to capture the Milky Way and Aurora. After seeing some buzz about this comet that could be visible to the naked eye, I started to see posts online of people sharing their own pictures. It got me thinking, 'Why can't I?'. 

Living in Southern Oregon affords access to some relatively dark areas. On a tall clearing not too far from Lost Creek Lake, I got set up about an hour before sunset and began scanning the sky with my lens fully extended. About 45 minutes after sunset, conditions were perfect and the pictures started coming through! The vast rolling hills made for the perfect foreground to accentuate and give scale to the sky beyond. I hope someday I can again enjoy something similar!" 

Nathan’s image was shot with a Sony A7Riii; Lens: Tamron 28-200mm; photo settings: f5.6, 6sec expo, ISO 2000.

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