Type: Photo Contest
Eligibility: Open to ALL photographers who are at least 13 years of age.
Deadline and entry fees: July 1, 2008, $15.
How to Enter the Contest:
Photographers must enter their images in one of the following divisions.
Pro - Full or part-time professional photographers who receive all or a major part of their income from nature photography.
Amateur - Beginning or amateur photographers at least 18 years of age, and experienced photographers who do not receive a major part of their income from nature photography.
Youth - Young photographers ages 13 to 17. Young photographers 12 and under.
Photographers entering in the Pro and Amateur divisions must enter each image in one of the following categories. Photographers entering the Youth division do not need to specify a category, but images must follow the subject matter of one of the categories. Judges reserve the right to switch images to other categories.
1. Mammals—Portraits and Behavior
2. Birds—Portraits and Behavior
3. Other Wildlife—Portraits and Behavior (includes underwater life, reptiles, amphibians, insects, spiders and more)
4. Backyard Habitats—Wild Creatures, Native Plants and Natural Settings in Your Yard
5. Connecting People and Nature—People Enjoying the Outdoors
6. Landscapes and Plant Life—Scenic Views and Native Plants in Wild Settings
Each participant may submit up to 20 photographs total. All images must be digitally uploaded.
Prizes:
Grand Prize - $5,000
First Place - $1,000
URL Contest: National Wildlife®
