2012 Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Photo Contest
		Submit your favorite nature images taken within the boundaries of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge to our 6th Annual 2012 photography competition! Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge 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. DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: Sunday, August 12, 2012 Upload your photos here! ADULT CONTEST PRIZES: 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 (18 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 JPG format.
• Entries must be submitted by August 12, 2012.
• Adult photographers may submit three (3) digital images.
• Adult photographers who are members of the Friends of the Ridgefield NWR may submit up to three (3) ADDITIONAL digital images for a total of six (6). Become a member now for $25, visit us at: http://www.ridgefieldfriends.org membership-form.php
• Youth photographers (18 and under) may submit up to six (6) images.
• Photos must have been taken within areas of the Refuge that are open to the public.
• Any refuge scene whether wildlife, plants, or scenic landscape are eligible. Photos of the Plankhouse and landscapes are especially encouraged.
• 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.
• Add-on lenses, filters, and scopes are permitted without restriction.
• Photographs will be accepted only from the original photographer who must be the sole author and the owner of the copyright for photos submitted.
• Employees or contractors of Pro Photo Supply 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.
• Winning images will be unveiled at the Friends of Ridgefield NWR fundraising event on 9-22-12. The three winning images in the adult category will be auctioned off at the fundraiser.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Each file submission size should be no larger than 5MB in size.
• Files should be saved as a JPG format only.
• Upload your photos HERE.

If submission requirements are not followed, the application and images may not be judged.

Upload your photos here!

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