Photo Contest Rules

PHOTO CONTEST

Join the FUN!!! January 1st to November 20th, Point Beach State Forest and the Friends of Point Beach State Forest will be sponsoring our Annual photo contest.

CATEGORIES:

• Plants (wildflowers, shrubs, trees)

• Wildlife (animals, insects)

• People (Release form needed)

• Open (landscape)

• Vintage (pictures shot before 1950)

CONTEST RULES:

ALL pictures must be taken within the boundaries of Point Beach State Forest.

1. You may enter in all five categories. Two photos per category. An image may not be entered in more than one category.
2. Photos may be black and white or color prints. Prints should not be larger than 4" X 6". Digital photos must be printed. Do not frame or mount photos.
3. All photos must be labeled with the following information on the BACK of the photo: Name, Address, Phone, & Category. Do not put a name on the front of the photo. Forms available in office.
4. If you would like your photos returned, please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage or pick up your photo at the Office after January 31st of the next calendar year. Photos lost or damaged in the mail are responsibility of the owner.
5. Any Photo entered may be copied by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) and/or the Friends of Point Beach State Forest to be used for display or in publications.

Contest is open to all visitors except the Judges, Forest or other DNR Employees, and any Board member of the Friends of Point Beach State Forest.

All photos submitted must have negatives of the capability to be reproduced upon request. (digital copies are appreciated)

Winning Photos will be exhibited in the Office. Photos may be sent or delivered by November 20th.

Point Beach State forest

9400 Cty "O"

Two Rivers, WI 54241

JUDGING:

A panel of judges will determine the winners. Winners will be announced by January

31st. Winners will be listed on the Friends Group website, and FACEBOOK. Photos

will be displayed in the office at Point Beach State Forest.

AWARDS:

Individuals are eligible to receive a prize in more than one category. Photos will be

judged on the basis of composition, technical quality, artistic creativity and

photograph.