Photography Contest

The Photo Contest is intended to promote Jennings County. The Jennings County Parks and Recreation is seeking photos taken within Jennings County to be displayed within the Jennings County Visitor’s Center and to find a variety of photos that maybe used to create interpretive displays.

A.     Categories

1. Amateur

A. Historic             1st, 2nd, 3rd

B. Nature               1st, 2nd, 3rd

C. Contemporary   1st, 2nd, 3rd

2. Professional

A. Historic             1st, 2nd, 3rd

B. Nature               1st, 2nd, 3rd

C. Contemporary   1st, 2nd, 3rd

3. Best Over-all/People’s Choice  - One winner only

B.       Awards

1. 1st place    all categories   $100 

2. 2nd place  all categories    $50

3. 3rd place   all categories    $25

4. Best Over-all/People’s choice- $200

C.   

1. Historic- historical building, event, or place present in Jennings County

2. Nature-Plants, animals, landscapes with in Jennings County

3. Contemporary photos are any photos taken within Jennings County that does not fit

    into the above categories.

D.   Outline to Submit Photographs

1. All photos must be taken in Jennings County

2. Photos may not be altered. Minor adjustments such as spotting and slight color adjustments are acceptable.

3. All photos must be 5”x 7” or 8 1/2”x 11” (preferred size)

4. All photos must be on a cardboard backing and be matted.

5. All photos must have the following information on the back, top right corner on the photo or they may be ineligible for the contest.

A. Name

B. Address

C. Phone and email

D. Location of photograph

E. Category photograph is to be entered (ex.– Professional Nature)

E.      Guidelines for Contest

1.     Photographs must be received by Jennings County Parks and Recreation by/on November 1st. (Date extended 2 weeks).

 2.     Photographs can be mailed to Jennings County Parks and Recreation, 325 North State Highway 3 North Vernon, IN  47265 or be brought into the Jennings County Parks and Recreation Office

3.     Photographs will not be returned.    

4.     Photographers will receive credit if used in any publications.

5.     All winning photographers will be notified by November 30, 2008.

6.     All winning photographers will be named and given a certificate along with monetary award.

F.    Additional Photographs

Jennings County Parks and Recreation is also seeking additional archived photographs to be displayed. Anyone wishing to submit photographs may do so by contacting Greg Martin, Jennings County Parks and Recreation 325 North State Highway 3, North Vernon, IN  47265 or by calling 812-346-2953.

All historic photographs will be returned. All photographs are appreciated. A list of desired historic sites can be found at www.muscatatuckpark.com

Desired Photos/ Locations

A. Vernon Courthouse

B. Historical Museum, Vernon

C. Downtown North Vernon

D. Vinegar Mill

E. Rock Rest

F. Muscatatuck River

G. Crosley State Fish and Wildlife Area

H. Tunnel Mill

I. Selmier State Forest

J. Calli State Nature Preserve

K. Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge

L. Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge

M. Muscatatuck Park

N. ECO Park

O. Stream Cliff Herb Farm, Commiskey

P. Hanna’s Herb Farm

Q. Laurel House

R.  Muscatatuck Urban Training Center

S. Bouldering/Climbing/Mountain Biking

T. Park Theater

U. Other Businesses

V. Trains/Railway

W. Festivals

X. Covered Bridges

Y. Underground Railroad

Z. Nature– Eagle, cranes, otters, etc.

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