The #HumboldtCounty WALL of CHAMPIONS

LoCO’s daily Instagram battle ran from March 2015 to June 2016. Instagram no longer serves the photos, so what’s left is who posted, when, the votes and the captions.

The WALL of CHAMPIONS

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015

32 3 #1. Steven Vander Meer

8:55 a.m.: Ma-le'l North #sand #dunes #humboldtcounty

Monday, Oct. 26, 2015

35 8 #1. David Safier

10:50 a.m.: Humboldt Bay #humboldtcounty #earthporn #ocean #beutiful #picoftheday #photooftheday #followme #follow #sunset #safier #sky #orange #humboldt #county #skyporn #amazing #epic

Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015

59 10 #1. ostrom1979

3:55 p.m.: #McKinleyvilleCommunityWatch made a huge impact on McKinleyville's litter problem in 90 minutes. #MCW #humboldtcounty #mckinleyville

Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015

30 4 #1. David Safier

11:50 a.m.: Fresh freeze Eureka California #humboldtcounty #earthporn #epic #picoftheday #phography #l #amazing #art #restaurant #diner #classic #model #cars

Friday, Oct. 23, 2015

50 4 #1. Steven Vander Meer

7:38 a.m.: #sunrise #HumboldtBay #humboldtcounty

Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015

90 8 #1. Chanda Taijala-Vukonich

8:05 a.m.: #HumboldtCounty #Trinidad

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015

54 5 #1. Michelle Tuel

12:40 a.m.: #sunset #woodleyisland #eureka #humboldtcounty #humboldtbay #northerncalifornia

5:55 p.m.: My mom put me in an ad! 🐶 #gotpropane #sequoiagas #arcataca #humboldtcounty #propane #propaneandpropaneaccessories #familyownedandoperated #familybusiness #dogsofinstagram #dogstagram #alapahasofinstagram #bulldogsofinstagram #alapahabluebloodbulldog #puppiesofinstagram #puppy

Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015

31 3 #1. Abalone Blanca

2:05 p.m.: #humboldtcounty #rainbow

Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015

17 4 #1. Michelle Tuel

1:35 p.m.: Old Town gazebo on a foggy autumn night. <3 #eureka #OldTown #eurekaca #northerncalifornia #smalltownfeel #historicdistrict #lampposts #warmglow #fall #fog #humboldtcounty #humboldtlove

Friday, Oct. 16, 2015

47 7 #1. David Safier

11:07 a.m.: #humboldtcounty #safier #hdr #happy #instagood #followme #me #picoftheday #photooftheday #followme #follow #me #picoftheday #photooftheday #followme

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015

44 15 #1. lindsaykoupal

11:14 a.m.: #Arcata residents. As you know, we have a huge problem on our hands and sadly, it seems up to the civilians to do something about it. Our plaza has always had its share of shady characters but in the last year, it has gotten out of control. The flower beds are littered with needles, human and dog waste, broken bottles and even a loaded gun that was found by a 5 year old. We have had numerous assaults take place, and the local businesses suffer vandalism and a decrease in foot traffic because the downtown area is over run by addicts. The police refuse to take control in fear of lawsuits that could be slapped on them. I feel there are several things that could be done by law enforcement to make these bums so uncomfortable that they don't want to come back. How about serving them with drunk in public tickets, checking their dog licenses, or even, heaven forbid, posting up on the plaza and patrolling it! It shouldn't be up to gals like me to regulate but sadly it is. I feel like I'm the only person in this town with any balls and I need some back up. There is a public meeting this Friday at noon at the Jambalaya to discuss what we can do. I've found the best solution is to record these shit heads the minute they start posing a threat. I successfully had one bum thrown in jail yesterday and I won't let up until they all are gone. I'm a small town girl and this kind of shit would never fly where I come from. WE CANNOT LET A BUNCH OF WEAK, COWARDLY JUNKIES TAKE OVER OUR BEAUTIFUL PLAZA! Every single department store and fast food chain in Eureka is constantly hiring, there are work opportunities offered all over this community, especially this time of year. There is no reason to be broke in Humboldt. This is the fucking land of opportunity! You just gotta prove your worth and earn people's trust. Take it from someone who moved her broke and barefoot like everyone else. I wanted a life here so I worked my ass off. I built displays at Sears at 4am for minimum wage. I sliced meat at the Coop Deli. I sold handmade goods until I earned enough to open my first store and I NEVER expected something for nothing. #dontfeedthebums #earnyourkeep #humboldtcounty #humboldt

Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015

38 5 #1. Tyler Whiteside

8:03 a.m.: #humboldtcounty #sunset

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015

46 4 #1. 🌴 VaL 🌴

2:50 a.m.: #9Vaga_ColorSoftOrange9 #jj_westcoast #jj_california #jj_silhouette #jj_reflecting #from_your_perspective_35 #paddleboard #paddleboarder #MoonstoneBeach #NorCal #humboldtcounty #freezfram

Monday, Oct. 12, 2015

38 5 #1. Troy

8 a.m.: #humboldtcounty #skyporn #foggy #sunrise #love the mornings #northcoast

Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015

18 3 #1. Annula

2:05 a.m.: The peaceful mind is always within… and not far away. Hoping your Sunday is full of peace and leisure. ☺ #nature #natureismydrug #natureatitsbest #forest #forests #humboldt #humboldtcounty #woods #sunlightthroughthetrees #green #redwoods #mothernature #naturesbliss #motherearth #natureswonders

Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015

27 8 #1. Team OSOM/Jason Self

11:26 a.m.: After school run. @natesocean @cory_soll15 #humboldtcounty #trinidadcalifornia #kayakfishing #kayak #oceankayak #pacificocean #ocean #fishing

Friday, Oct. 9, 2015

30 7 #1. Tuel Photography

5:17 a.m.: Sunset, 10/8. #octobersky #sunset #reflection #kingsalmon #humboldtcounty #northerncalifornia

Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015

38 11 #1. Sarah Vincent

8:34 a.m.: #emmaryanvincent #humboldtcounty #Sequoyahzoo #cutestkidever #mybabygirl #GMA #blueeyes #kidsofinstagram #model

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015

36 12 #1. Savannah

12:01 a.m.: Ocean #ocean #beach #cliffs #rocks #water #thepacific #thepacificocean #pacificocean #pacificoceanview #trees #californiacoast #humboldt #humboldtcounty #island #treeisland #coast #humboldtcoast with @jeskaaaah

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015

57 3 #1. Tuel Photography

5:42 a.m.: *Amazing* sunset…no filter, no enhancement. Just nature doing her thing. :) #sunset #orangeglow #skyporn #reflection #zerofilter #beautifulview #blessed #eureka #woodleyislandmarina #humboldtcounty #northerncalifornia

Monday, Oct. 5, 2015

40 8 #1. Humboldt County CVB

6:27 a.m.: Wishing at the wishing well in #SequoiaPark in Eureka. #HumboldtCounty

Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015

24 1 #1. Casey

4:03 p.m.: Bless you Mr. Elk! 😂👅💦 #elk #humboldtcounty #sneeze #huge #adventure #outdoors #spray

Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015

16 3 #1. STIL

12:15 p.m.: #pastels on the #plaza is today! We are proud to help raise funds for #casa. Here is @elfielovesadventure working on the @primaldecor square which fits like a puzzle into ours. #707 #humboldtcounty #humboldt #norcal #glass #420 #culture #welovehumboldt

Friday, Oct. 2, 2015

35 13 #1. bretthwatts

1:58 a.m.: Quick shot of the sunset tonight while patrolling the lost coast. #humboldtcounty #uscg #aviation

Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015

56 14 #1. David Safier

12:10 p.m.: Ferndale #humboldtcounty #safier #humboldt #county #beutiful #photo #earthporn #epic #picoftheday #phography #l #amazing #art #sky #norcal #california #amazing #church