Conservation Foundation’s Summer Photo Contest

April 29, 2024 | Osprey

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is delighted to announce the return of their virtual Summer Photo Contest. Entering its fifth year, this annual event invites photographers of all ages and experience levels to share their original work showcasing the natural beauty of the Sunshine State. As in years past, the exhibition will be entirely virtual with website and Facebook displays.

Works submitted for this online juried exhibition must have been taken in Florida within the past year and fall into one of the following four categories:

·         The Big Picture: This category is for landscapes and waterscapes showcasing nature in all her glory.

·         The Art of Nature: A celebration of abstract expressions in nature and science, this category is for close-ups, angles, patterns, motion, or other unique perspectives of the natural world.

·         Old Florida Charm: Capturing the essence of our rich history, this category showcases the timeless allure and rustic beauty of natural Florida with an emphasis on cultural heritage, ranching, and rural communities.

·         It’s a Wild Life: A mesmerizing array of wildlife can be found across the Sunshine State. From birds to bears, this category is for celebrating the beauty, grace, and power of our native species.

There is also a Youth Perspective category specifically for photographers aged 15 and under. Youth Perspective submissions must still fall into one of the four categories above.

Up to three photographs may be submitted per person and must be received via email no later than midnight on May 31.  Jurors will review all submissions and select ten per category for display in online galleries on the Conservation Foundation website and Conservation Foundation Facebook page. The 2024 jury includes award winning photographer and digital artist, Steve White; noted photographer, Mary Lundeberg; conservation biologist, educator, and wildlife photographer, Alberto Lopez Torres; noted photographer, Kerri Deatherage; and three-time Conservation Foundation Summer Photo Contest People’s Choice Winner, Diane Fairey.

The virtual competition will award prizes to category winners as selected by the jury as well as People’s Choice winners determined by popular vote on Facebook. For details, entry rules, and submission forms visit conservationfoundation.com/summerphoto.