Conservation Foundation’s Annual Summer Photo Contest

May 17, 2022 – Sarasota

Photographers of all ages and experience levels are invited to enter their original work in Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast’s third annual Summer Photo Contest. If you love nature and the outdoors and enjoy taking photos, this is the contest for you!

Works falling into the categories below and showcasing the beauty of Florida’s natural lands will be selected for exhibition by jury. Jurors include presenting sponsor, Elizabeth Moore; noted photographer, Kerri Gagne Deatherage, multidisciplinary artist, Traci Kegerreis, fine artist, Mary Louise O’Connell, and fine artist Karen Chandler.

Up to three photographs may be submitted per person and must be received no later than midnight on June 30. Following the submission deadline, jurors will meet to review all submissions and select 10 per category for display in online galleries on the Conservation Foundation website as well as the Conservation Foundation Facebook page.

Jurors will evaluate each submission on composition, color, contrast, and overall quality when making their selections. In addition to technical components, they will also consider subject interest, point of view, and whether the image tells a story.

The virtual competition will award prizes to category winners as selected by the jury as well as People’s Choice awards as determine by popular vote on Facebook.

CATEGORIES
1) The Big Picture
This category is for landscapes and waterscapes showcasing nature in all her glory.

2) A Way of Life on the Land
Whether it’s ranching, farming, or fishing, this category highlights the unique vantage point of those who live off the land.

3) Florida in Focus
This category is dedicated to the plants and animals found here in Florida.

4) Attention to Detail
Close-ups, patterns, bugs, butterflies, and bees – celebrating all of nature’s smallest details.

5) Youth Perspective
This category is for photographers age 15 and under. Submissions must still fall into one of the categories above.

PRIZES

• Best in Show (jury selected): $100 gift certificate and 2 tickets to Conservation Foundation’s Annual Conservation Reception with special recognition at the event
• Overall winner in each category (jury selected): Conservation Foundation Prize Pack
• People’s Choice (popular vote): $100 gift certificate and 2 tickets to Conservation Foundation’s Annual Conservation Reception with special recognition at the event
• Honorable Mention in each category (popular vote): Conservation Foundation Prize Pack

CONTEST RULES AND CONDITIONS

     • Anyone can enter contest with the exception of jury members.
     • Entrants can submit up to three photos.
     • Entries must be submitted with an official entry form and publicity release (up to three entries per form).
     • There is no cost to enter.
     • All submissions must be received via email no later than midnight on June 30, 2022.
     • Images must be sent as a JPG and cannot exceed 5MB in size.
     • Image files should be named as follows: TitleOfImage.PhotographerLastName
     • Photographs must fall into one of the official contest categories.
     • Photographs must be taken within the past year in Florida (location identified on submission form).
     • Photograph must be original work owned by the registrant.
     • Basic editing is permitted, however no special effects or heavy edits may be applied to
       photograph.
     • Text, logos, and/or names cannot be included on photo.
     • All photographs are subject to acceptance for exhibition – entering contest does not guarantee your work will be selected.

Any photo not meeting the above rules and guidelines will not be considered for selection.

Please go to our website for more information and to send in your photos!

https://www.conservationfoundation.com/events/detail/2022/04/29/summer-photo-contest-2022/