Wisconsin Lakes Photo Contest

I know we have a lot of talented photographers on the lake -- it was evident in the pictures that were sent in for our Lake Association Calendar.  If any of you would like to enter one of your calendar photos -- or any other photo that you think might win the Lakes Convention Photo Contest, read in the information below.  This contest actually offers cash prizes!

Lakes Convention Photo Contest – Deadline March 14

To celebrate the 33rd Wisconsin Lakes Convention, UW-Extension Lakes, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Wisconsin Lakes are once again sponsoring a photo contest. It is an opportunity to show the state why you love your lakes as well as display your skill with a camera.

The deadline for entries is March 14, 2011. For rules and more information, see the convention website at http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/uwexlakes/conventions/PhotoContest/photo_info.asp or call our office.

The Wisconsin Lakes Partnership
9th Annual Photography Contest
Deadline: March 14, 2011

To celebrate the 33rd Wisconsin Lakes Convention, UW-Extension Lakes, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Wisconsin Association of Lakes are once again sponsoring a photo contest. It is an opportunity to show the state why you love your lakes as well as display your skill with a camera.

Entry Categories:
1. People enjoying lakes. Images with people fishing, canoeing, skiing, swimming, etc. (Limit: two entries per individual)
2. Natural features in and around lakes and under water. Examples include wildlife, vegetation, geology, insects, close-ups of aquatic life. (Limit: two entries per individual.)

Rules:
1. The contest is open to anyone.
2. Each photo entered into the contest must include a separate entry form (click here), attached to the back.
3. Prints must be at least 8 inches by 10 inches, and mounted on white or black matte board or foam core board, with a margin of at least 2 inches all around. Prints should not be framed or matted. If print is from a digital camera, it must be printed on photographic-quality paper, as well as emailed to uwexlakes@uwsp.edu.
4. Entries should be mailed to Kim Becken at the UWEX Lakes Program office (address below) by March 14, 2011. Prints can be picked up at the end of the convention (or returned if you do not attend by including a self-addressed envelope with proper postage).
5. UW-Extension reserves the right to obtain an electronic or film copy of any image entered in the contest, for non-commercial educational or promotional use, with attribution to the photographer. For example, prints may be created for a traveling display that promotes the lakes partnership, used in a publication, or by a lake organization. UWEX is not responsible for lost or damaged photos.

Judging: Photos will be judged by a 3-member panel. Criteria for judging includes visual impact, technical merit and composition.

Awards and Prizes: At their discretion, judges may award first, second, and third places, as well as honorable mentions for each of the two categories.

1st Place: $100 prize
2nd Place: $50 prize
3rd Place: $25 prize

Honorable Mention: Ribbon
Popular vote (convention attendees): Ribbon

SEND TO:

UWEX Lakes Photo Contest
UWSP/CNR
800 Reserve St.
Stevens Point, WI 54481

The prints will be displayed at the 33rd Annual Wisconsin Lakes Convention, April 12-14, 2011, KI Convention Center, Green Bay.