2016 Reno Lens: BELIEVE

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FOREWORD

Welcome to Reno Lens: BELIEVE, a book that would not be possible without the incredibly talented photographers who submitted their original work to grace the pages of this special publication. This inaugural edition of Reno Lens focuses on Reno’s colorful seasons: one of the many characteristics that make The Biggest Little City a great place to call home, or to visit.

The BELIEVE sculpture, which originated at Burning Man and was dedicated into the City of Reno’s public art collection on December 31, 2015, is featured on the cover. The sculpture has helped to reignite civic pride in Reno. Throughout this book you will read why the Mayor, her fellow City Council Members, and the City Manager uniformly agree that this is the perfect time to “believe in Reno.” To get involved, use #BELIEVEReno or visit Reno.Gov/BELIEVEReno.

Cover by Neil Lockhart

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BEHIND THE LENS Reno Lens began as a Facebook group created by the City of Reno in 2014 and has since grown into so much more. To view the Reno Lens blog series, visit the City of Reno’s blog at AroundtheArch.com.

Also, search #RenoLens on your favorite social media channel. We would like to thank the Reno Lens community for their incredible contributions to this grassroots marketing effort that showcases the beauty of The Biggest Little City. To get involved, use #RenoLens or visit Reno.Gov/RenoLens.

Ali Rivera Northwest Reno

CONTENTS 4 Spring 10 Summer 20 Fall 28 Winter 36 Photographers

Barbara Mareno Butterfly’s Summer Delight

Jane Miller Rancho San Rafael Regional Park

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Neil Lockhart Downtown Reno

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because we are the biggest little comeback city.

- Hillary Schieve City of Reno Mayor

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SPRING

Faith Photography of Nevada Hidden Valley

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Linda Seibert Southwest Reno

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Billy Howard South Meadows

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Heather Gillespie Steamboat Ditch Trail

Chris Oggerino South Reno

Kevin Waters Spooner Lake

Mark Vollmer Rancho San Rafael Regional Park

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Brandon Collins Hidden Valley

Sasakthi Abeysinghe Downtown Reno

Janis Knight Rancho San Rafael Regional Park

Lee Molof Somersett

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Beau Rogers Downtown Reno

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SUMMER

Emory Peterson Hot August Nights

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Scotty Strachan North Reno

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Neil Lockhart Artown

Trevor Bexon The Great Reno Balloon Race

Beau Rogers Reno Overview

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Piyush Bakane University Ridge Park

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in because without hesitation our community is ready to step up and help out whenever needed.

- Oscar Delgado

Ward 3 Reno City Councilmember

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Jake Maynard Mount Rose

Barbara Mareno Reno Overview

Mary Horner University Ridge Park

Hosanna Loh Sparks Marina

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Mark Vollmer Aces Ballpark

I in because I believe in its citizens. I in hearing their voices, ideas, and concerns, so that together we can build our city’s future.

- Neoma Jardon

Ward 5 Reno City Councilmember

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Scotty Strachan Downtown Reno

Paul Fernon Rockabilly Riot

Piyush Bakane Wingfield Park

Brandon Collins Reno Overview

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Linda Seibert Wingfield Park

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in because of how much our residents love this community and how optimistic we are about our future.

- Jenny Brekhus

Ward 1 Reno City Councilmember

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Matthew Mclver Downtown Reno

James Alexander Downtown Reno

Ali Rivera Lemmon Valley

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Emory Peterson Reno Rodeo

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in because of our progressive Council and community leaders who are leading this community forward.

- Paul McKenzie

Ward 4 Reno City Councilmember

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FALL

Linda Seibert Idlewild Park

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Rajesh Raghunathan Huffaker Hills

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Trevor Bexon The Great Reno Balloon Race

Billy Howard Truckee River

Bobbee Rickard Bartley Ranch Regional Park

Susie Lang Wingfield Park

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Mike Wilhelm University of Nevada, Reno

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because this is the community of the possible.

- David Bobzien At-Large Reno City Councilmember

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Mary Horner University Ridge Park

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Mark Vollmer Fleischmann Planetarium

Stuart Skalka Riverside Drive

Mark Vollmer Hidden Valley

Liese Anne Fraide Sparks

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Susie Lang Caughlin Ranch

Bobbee Rickard Bartley Ranch Regional Park

Barbara Mareno Northwest Reno

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Mark Vollmer Bartley Ranch Regional Park

I in because we have the happiest, friendliest and most welcoming people on the planet.

- Naomi Duerr

Ward

2 Reno City Councilmember

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WINTER

Brent Busboom McQueen High School

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Janis Knight Reno Overview

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Emory Peterson Reno Overview

Scotty Strachan Mount Rose Highway

Janis Knight Reno Overview

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Lee Molof Downtown Reno

Heather Gillespie Early Snowfall

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Bethany Sexton Southeast Reno

Neil Lockhart New Year’s Eve

Faryal Zaidi East Sparks

Lee Molof Downtown Reno

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Brandon Collins University Ridge Park

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in because is a university town recognized as a center for technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.

- Andrew Clinger Reno City Manager

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Mary Horner Reno Overview

Faith Photography of Nevada South Reno

Barbara Mareno Northwest Reno

Ali Rivera South Reno Library

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Linda Seibert Bartley Ranch Regional Park

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Faith Photography of Nevada Downtown Reno On December 31, 2015, the City of Reno added the BELIEVE sculpture into its public art collection. The community joined City officals and staff to celebrate the occasion.

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Sasakthi Abeysinghe, James Alexander, Piyush Bakane, Trevor Bexon, Brent Busboom, Brandon Collins, Faith Photography of Nevada, Paul Fernon, Liese Anne Fraide, Heather Gillespie, Mary Horner, Billy Howard, Janis Knight, Susie Lang, Neil Lockhart, Hosanna Loh, Barbara Mareno, Jake Maynard, Matthew Mclver, Jane Miller, Lee Molof, Chris Oggerino, Emory Peterson, Rajesh Raghunathan, Bobbee Rickard, Ali Rivera, Beau Rogers, Linda Seibert, Bethany Sexton, Stuart Skalka, Scotty Strachan, Mark Vollmer, Kevin Waters, Mike Wilhelm and Faryal Zaidi

CONTACT THE PUBLISHER City of Reno Attn: Reno Lens Book Office of Communications and Community Engagement P.O. Box 1900 Reno, NV 89505 #RenoLens | Reno.Gov/RenoLens RenoDirect@Reno.Gov