2018 Refuge Photo Contest Deadline Approaching

[Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge]

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2018 Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Photo Contest, Deadline Approaching!   Submit your favorite nature images taken within the boundaries of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge to the 12th Annual 2018 photography competition! New submission categories this year!   Submit by: September 3, 2018   ADULT CATEGORY PRIZES: 1st Place in each category: $200 Pro Photo Supply Gift Card 2nd Place in each category: $100 Pro Photo Supply Gift Card   Categories: • Birds – Birds and water fowl in their natural habitat. • Wildlife – Any wildlife other than birds – mammals, amphibians, fish, insects, reptiles, and invertebrates in their natural habitat. • Plant Life – Trees, grasses, flowers, fungi, mushrooms, and other flora in their natural habitat • Landscape & Structures – The refuge contains a mosaic of scenic views, including iconic structures such as the Cathlapotle Plankhouse.   YOUTH PRIZES: Gift Cards from Pro Photo Supply 1st Place: $100 Gift Card  2nd Place: $75 Gift Card 3rd Place: $50 Gift Card   Photo credit: 2017 Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Photo Contest, 2nd place winner – Raul Moreno. 2017 Adult 3rd Place-Gary Davenport Submission Requirements (please read these as well as Terms and Conditions, some things have changed)   • All image file entries must be digital uploads only.  • Image files must be submitted in JPG format.  • Each file may not exceed 5MB in size and should be approximately 1500 x 2100 in jpg format only.  • Adult Contest is open to photographers both Professional and Amateur aged 18 or older. • Youth Contest is open to photographers aged 10-18 and in grades 5-12 generally. • Each contestant may submit up to six (6) digital images total. • Image files must be submitted in JPG format by Monday, September 3, 2018 to www.ProPhotoSupply.com. • No watermarks of any kind can be placed on the photo submissions. • Photos must have been taken within areas of the Refuge that are open to the public during public accessible hours. • Any refuge scene whether wildlife, plants, or scenic landscape are eligible. • Color and/or black & white images are allowed. • Elements or objects not in original scene should not be added. • Limited image modifications are allowed. • Watermarks, signatures, or copyright notices MUST be removed prior to submission. • If submission rules are not followed, the application and images may not be judged and/or disqualified.   Click here for terms and conditions, or to submit!   Please visit our website at www.ridgefieldfriends.org. Help us spread the word!

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