Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest

Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest
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Contest / ScholarshipOutdoor Alabama Photo Contest
Type:Photo
Description:No cash prizes. Prize is publishing in Outdoor Alabama Magazine.

Photo must be taken in Alabama.

Outdoor Alabama is pleased to announce its 2011 Photo Contest, with winning entries to be published in the February 2011 issue. The contest is open to any amateur photographer except employees of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and members of their immediate families. An amateur is defined as someone who does not does not earn a living from photography.

Photos must have been taken within the past two years, and previously published images are not eligible. All photos must have been taken in Alabama and species must be native to the state.

All photos must be high quality digital images submitted on a CD-ROM accompanied by an 8x10 print of each photo. Photographers may enter up to 10 photos.

Photos may be entered in the following categories
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Youth -- Two divisions: Youth ages 6-12 and 13-18 may enter any of the following categories. All entry rules apply.
State Parks -- Recreational activities, park facilities, scenery or events held at any of Alabama's 22 State Parks operated by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Birds -- Native song birds, game birds and raptors
Mammals -- Native mammals (pets and livestock excluded).
Reptiles and Amphibians -- May include turtles, snakes, lizards, salamanders, etc..
Other Native Wildlife -- May include butterflies, insects, snails, etc.
Scenic/Pictorial -- Photos in which natural landmarks, scenery or inanimate objects are prominent; site location required for this category.
Nature-Based Activities -- people enjoying recreation such as boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, camping (sports such as baseball and football are excluded).
Wild Flora -- wildflowers, foliage, fruiting bodies, other parts of plants or trees (cultivated flowers, shrubs, etc. are excluded)
By submitting an entry, photographers grant permission to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to use photographs in publications or on its Web site. However, the photographer also retains the right to use the photo. No photos will be returned.

Entries must be postmarked by October 30, 2010. Entries postmarked after this date will be held for the 2012 contest.

Download rules and entry form
Call 1-800-262-3151 for more information
Write to Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest, 64 N. Union St., Ste. 106, Montgomery, AL 36130
Request entry form by email

Sponsor:Outdoor Alabama Magazine
Sponsor's Goals:
Deadline:2010-10-30
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Grades:1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,College
Other Requirements:Amateur photographers only. Photos must have been taken in Alabama. See website and brochure (downloadable) for details.
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