18 JUNE 29-JULY 6, 2022 T CONTEST PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS he 2022 I Love Northeast Oregon photography contest drew 169 entries from Union, Baker, Wal- lowa, Grant, Umatilla and Morrow counties. These top three winners were chosen based on votes from our readers. Gift cards to a local restaurant of choice were awarded for first-, second- and third- place winners. Selected photos will also be featured in our annual scenic calendars, published in December in The Observer, Baker City Herald, East Oregonian, Herm- iston Herald, Blue Mountain Eagle and Wallowa County Chieftain. The winners of the 2022 I Love North- east Oregon photography contest are... First place: “Lilac Skies” by Audrey Klampe Second place: “Spring sunsets” by Jada Follett Third place: “Sunset at Phillips Reservoir” by Edward Mayes