Bluff Lake Photo Contest

Bluff Lake Nature Center invites you to participate in a photo contest!

Entries will represent the diverse habitat and wildlife elements of Bluff Lake Nature Center’s
wetlands, creek corridor, or short grass prairie.

The submission of entries will take place in October with a formal showing of work at the
Morrison Nature Center in October, and a special showing November 6th as part of
Bluff Lake’s 10th Anniversary Celebration!

Divisions: (All age groups based on age of contestant as of April 1, 2004.)

Youth under 12
12- 18
18- 54
55 and up
Professional (Age does not apply to this category.)

Submission : Between September 25th – October 16th at

Bluff Lake Nature Center Administrative Offices
7350 E.29 th Ave. 3 rd Floor, Denver, CO 80238
8AM to 5 PM
303-468-3241

Submission Limits: There is no fee for the initial entry of three photos. Photographers wishing to exceed the limit will be asked to pay a $10.00 for the second entry.

Awards: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category! Awards will be presented Saturday, November 6th at the Bluff Lake Nature Center Tenth Anniversary Celebration.

General Information : All entries must abide by the rules and regulations of the Bluff Lake Nature Center and especially photographersmay not approach or harass wildlife, nest, or dens. Photos must be taken from the trails.

1. Please label each entry with the entrants name, the division and the category.
2. Winning entries will be exhibited at the Morrison Nature Center through October 31st
3. And, will be exhibited on November 6th at Johnson & Wales University
4. Please retrieve items no later than November 12 th
5. Please have a contest entry form completed and the information box attached to each entry. All entries will be checked in and number assigned by contest staff at the time of entry.

Rules:

Categories:
1. Traditional (Non-enhanced digital images)
2. Box Camera

Traditional Photography

1. Entries may be either black and white or color
2. Only traditional photography will be accepted
3. Certain photographs are unacceptable: photos taken from the internet, CD Rom, or other electronic sources, slides, copies made from commercially produced slides or prints, including copies of pictures in books, museums, computer produced photos, etc.
4. Digital images may not be altered in any significant way, i.e. beyond standard photographic development techniques
5. An individual may enter up to three photographs
6. Entries must be submitted in at least 8 x 10 format , entries need not be matted or framed Entries may not exceed 24” x 30” in size.
7. Photographers must have exclusive ownership of any submitted images. Submitted images become the property of Bluff Lake Nature Center and will not be returned. The organizations may use all entered images for display, promotional or fundraising purposes. Appropriate credit will be given on photos used in publications.
8. Photographers of winning 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in all age groups agree to provide the original negative for use in display, promotional or fundraising publications or displays. Original negatives will be returned to photographer.

Box Camera Photography

1. This category is limited to the under 12 division
2. Each entrant may submit up to three 4 x 6 photo, neither framed or matted
3. Entries must be taken at Bluff Lake

The criteria for judging are:

NOTE: All contest participants must abide the rules and regulations that apply to Bluff Lake Nature Center. Entrants must not approach or harass wildlife or nests, or dens; vegetation may not be disturbed or removed; other public users must not be prevented from enjoying the area.

Bluff Lake photos must be taken from the trails!

 

 

 

Please fill out an Information Sheet for each entry and a Contest Entry Form. Thank You!

Sand Creek Art and Photo Contest – Bluff Lake Nature Center Photo Contest
Entry Form

Please fill out the following information for each item entered.

Name: _________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: home _____________________ work __________________________

E-mail Address (optional): ____________________________________________________

AGE DIVISIONS:
(All age groups based on age of contestant as of April 1, 2004.)
Please check appropriate Age Division.

( ) Youth under 12
( ) 12- 18
( ) 18- 54
( ) 55 and up
( ) Professional (age does not apply)

 

ART/PHOTO CATEGORIES :
Please check appropriate art or Photo Category.

( ) Photograph
( ) Bluff Lake Photography ONLY
( ) Sand Creek Corridor ONLY
( ) Both (Photos taken at Bluff Lake may also be entered in the overall Sand Creek Corridor category.)
( ) Box Camera (open to Youth under the age of 12 ONLY)
( ) Digital Art (Digital Art is not eligible within the Bluff Lake Category.)

Best of Show: Judges will award a single prize to the best of show, all entries will be judged as part of this category.

For Photo Entries Only:
I understand that photos submitted will become the property of the City of Aurora, Sand Creek Regional Greenway Partnership and/or the Bluff Lake Nature Center and may be used for display and/or promotional purposes. If my photo wins an award, I agree to provide the negative for an enlargement that may be used for display, promotional and/or fundraising purposes. Photos will be given appropriate credit if used in future publications.

Signed __________________________________________________ Date_____________________________

For administrative purposes: ( to be completed upon submittal) Entry check in on ____________ at ____________________________________ Entry checked in by _________________________________________________ Entry number __________________ Score_______________________________

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