RENO LENS

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FOREWORDWelcome 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

BEHIND THE LENSReno 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.

CONTENTS4 Spring

10 Summer20 Fall

28 Winter36 Photographers

Ali RiveraNorthwest Reno

Jane MillerRancho San Rafael Regional Park

Barbara MarenoButterfly’s Summer Delight

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Neil LockhartDowntown Reno

I in because we are the biggest little comeback city.- Hillary SchieveCity of Reno Mayor

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Faith Photography of NevadaHidden Valley

SPRING

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Linda Seibert Southwest Reno

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Billy HowardSouth Meadows

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Mark VollmerRancho San Rafael Regional Park

Heather GillespieSteamboat Ditch Trail

Kevin WatersSpooner Lake

Chris OggerinoSouth Reno

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Sasakthi AbeysingheDowntown Reno

Brandon CollinsHidden Valley

Janis KnightRancho San Rafael Regional Park

Lee MolofSomersett

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Beau RogersDowntown Reno

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SUMMEREmory Peterson

Hot August Nights

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Scotty StrachanNorth Reno

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Beau RogersReno Overview

Neil LockhartArtown

Trevor BexonThe Great Reno Balloon Race

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

- Oscar DelgadoWard 3 Reno City Councilmember

Piyush BakaneUniversity Ridge Park

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Jake MaynardMount Rose

Mary HornerUniversity Ridge Park

Hosanna LohSparks Marina

Barbara MarenoReno Overview

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Mark VollmerAces 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 JardonWard 5 Reno City Councilmember

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Scotty StrachanDowntown Reno

Brandon Collins Reno Overview

Piyush BakaneWingfield Park

Paul FernonRockabilly Riot

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Linda SeibertWingfield Park

I in because of how much our residents love thiscommunity and how optimistic we are about our future.

- Jenny Brekhus Ward 1 Reno City Councilmember

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Matthew MclverDowntown Reno

Ali RiveraLemmon Valley

James AlexanderDowntown Reno

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Emory PetersonReno Rodeo

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

- Paul McKenzieWard 4 Reno City Councilmember

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FALL Linda Seibert Idlewild Park

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Rajesh RaghunathanHuffaker Hills

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Bobbee RickardBartley Ranch Regional Park

Billy HowardTruckee River

Susie Lang Wingfield Park

Trevor BexonThe Great Reno Balloon Race

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Mike WilhelmUniversity of Nevada, Reno

I in because this is the community of the possible.- David Bobzien

At-Large Reno City Councilmember

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Mary HornerUniversity Ridge Park

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Mark VollmerHidden Valley

Stuart SkalkaRiverside Drive

Mark VollmerFleischmann Planetarium

Liese Anne FraideSparks

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Susie LangCaughlin Ranch

Barbara MarenoNorthwest Reno

Bobbee RickardBartley Ranch Regional Park

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Mark VollmerBartley Ranch Regional Park

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

- Naomi DuerrWard 2 Reno City Councilmember

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WINTERBrent Busboom

McQueen High School

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Janis KnightReno Overview

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Emory PetersonReno Overview

Scotty StrachanMount Rose Highway

Janis KnightReno Overview

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Heather GillespieEarly Snowfall

Lee MolofDowntown Reno

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Neil LockhartNew Year’s Eve

Bethany SextonSoutheast Reno

Faryal ZaidiEast Sparks

Lee MolofDowntown Reno

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Brandon CollinsUniversity Ridge Park

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

- Andrew ClingerReno City Manager

Mary HornerReno Overview

Ali RiveraSouth Reno Library

Barbara MarenoNorthwest Reno

Faith Photography of NevadaSouth Reno

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Linda SeibertBartley Ranch Regional Park

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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.

PHOTOGRAPHERSSasakthi 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 PUBLISHERCity of Reno

Attn: Reno Lens BookOffice of Communications and Community Engagement

P.O. Box 1900Reno, NV 89505

#RenoLens | Reno.Gov/RenoLensRenoDirect@Reno.Gov

Faith Photography of NevadaDowntown Reno

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