Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest
The 2012 Contest Is Closed. Winners will be notified in January 2012.
The 2013 contest will be announced in April 2012. 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 earn a living from photography.
Photos must have been taken within the past two years. 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. The photos may be in the same category or spread among different categories.
Photos may be entered in the following categories:
- 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 (organized team sports 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 31, 2012.
Call 1-800-262-3151 for more information
Write to Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest, 64 N. Union St., Ste. 106, Montgomery, AL 36130
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