Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Photo contest
Ridgefield NWR has a total of 5,150 acres of marshes, grasslands, and woodlands. Preservation of the natural Columbia River floodplain is the management objective of the Carty Roth and Ridgeport Dairy units. The River(s) and Bachelor Island units are managed to maximize habitat for waterfowl and other wetland wildlife.
Call For Entries
Submit your favorite nature images taken within the boundaries of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge to our 4th Annual 2010 photography competition!
Submissions deadline: Wednesday, September 1, 2010
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Refuge Contest Prizes (18+)
1st Place: $300 Gift Card for Pro Photo Supply
2nd Place: $150 Gift Card for Pro Photo Supply
3rd Place: $100 Gift Card for Pro Photo Supply
9 Honorable Mentions: $25 Gift Card for Pro Photo Supply
Youth Contest Prizes (17 or under)
1st Place: $100 Gift Card for Pro Photo Supply
2nd Place: $75 Gift Card for Pro Photo Supply
3rd Place: $50 Gift Card for Pro Photo Supply 
RULES OF ENTRY:
- DIGITAL UPLOADS ONLY.
- Photos must be submitted in JPEG format.
- A photographer may submit up to 5 digital images.
- Photos must have been taken within the boundaries of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge in public accessible areas.
- Any refuge scene whether wildlife, plants, or scenic landscape are eligible. Photos of the Plankhouse and landscapes are especially encouraged.
- Photographs will be accepted only from the original photographer who must be the sole author and the owner of the copyright for photos submitted.
- Color and/or black & white images are allowed.
- Limited image modifications are allowed: Watermarks, Signatures, or Copyright Notices should be removed prior to submission.
- Elements or objects not in original scene should not be added.
- Images may be cropped or resized as long as aspect ratio is maintained.
- Add-on lenses, filters, and scopes are permitted without restriction.
- Entries must be submitted by Wednesday, September 1, 2010.
- Employees or contractors of Pro Photo Supply, participating sponsors and those living full-time in the same household are not eligible.
- Acceptance of prize constitutes consent to use winners names and images for editorial, advertising, publicity and web site purposes without further compensation, except where prohibited.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
- Each file submission size should be no larger than 5MB in size.
- Files should be saved as a JPG format only.
If submission requirements are not followed, the application and images may not be judged.
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