We reached out to a few of our friends’ and asked for their favorite Carson Valley images, along with their personal story behind the shot. This brief photo collection reminds us we need to do it more often! Seeing the valley, especially some of the same locations, from different points-of-view is truly a joy. It’s a journey through seasons, passions and always that one perfect moment.
We would love to see your photos as well. Tag @CarsonValleyNevada and use #WhyCV on social media, or email them directly to Discover@VisitCarsonValley.org
This is and probably always will be my favorite valley shot. It was January 1st of 2016 and this was one of the very first photos I ever shot of our Mustangs in the valley. It may only have two main subjects but, in my opinion, this photo says Carson Valley in a major way! – Dwayne Hicks, DwaynesWorld.com
A cool morning near Genoa, had to stop to take this image on a way to help a friend with their family portraits, some time ago. – Juan Moralez
I took a hiatus from photography and after getting back from fire season I found my inspiration and motivation to be out taking photos of the valley again. – Quintin Lee Booth II
I don’t have a specific story. I think the photo is the story. – Ron Harpin, RAHPhotosNV.com
I hear the sounds of nature instead of sirens, I smell clean air instead of smog, folks are friendly and not angry, and its a slower pace of life, nobody is in a big rush to get somewhere. My passion is photography and love sharing the beauty that I capture through my lens. This, so far is one of my favorite shots, captured in Gardnerville over the fall season. – Vivian Powers
WhyCV for me is about people and place. Both are part of this shot. – Jan Vandermade
I was heading up Mottsville to work one morning! – Kim Hunter Steed
Caught this one a few years ago at Topaz Lake. I shot it with my phone through the glass, but I think the beauty of the moment exemplifies Carson Valley. It is not any one place. It is not a location removed from everything else. It is beauty all around you! – Angela DiLoreto
The green grass and snow-capped mountains caught my eye. When I got out of the car and saw the reflection, that was the bonus!! – Vivian Powers
I came back to this valley because I love the preservation of History, but the scenery is pretty good too…#WhyCV – Hellen Newman
A wonderful opportunity on my way to work sometime ago, winter was good in the valley. – Juan Moralez
This is my favorite spot on Jobs Peak Trail. I can see the whole valley from the top of the hill, and refresh after the big climb. – Heidi Saucedo