This page provides details of current photographic contests. Inclusion of a particular contest does not imply endorsement by the Orlando Camera Club. Members are advised to study all contest rules closely before submitting images - especially the terms and conditions that govern copyright of submitted photographs.
Orange Audubon Society’s 2008 Contest Features Two Competition Categories Themes are: Florida's Avian Wonders and Beyond Birds
Orange Audubon Society (OAS) has announced its 2008 (20th Annual) Kit & Sidney Chertok Open Nature Photography Contest (CNPC). Subject matter must be native to Florida and cannot contain any discernable trace of humans or human-made objects or artifacts.
Only digital images in *.jpg format (jpg, joint photographic experts group) and a file size of 1MB or less are acceptable. Files should be supplied on a CD readable by PC-based applications with your name and address printed on it. Images may not be excessively manipulated.
There are two categories and two prize packages worth $1,050 in cash and other prizes: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category receive cash prizes of $200, $100 and $50, respectively; plus in-store gift cards from Colonial Photo & Hobby, Orlando with values of $100, $50 and $25, respectively. All winning entries also vie for placement on the cover of OAS’ next annual brochure and the opportunity to be featured in a store display at Colonial Photo & Hobby.
New for 2008: The overall entry limit has increased to 5 images per entrant (up to 3 permitted in any one category); entry fees are still only $3 per image age 17 or under; $5 per image for Audubon members from any chapter, including contestants who join OAS when submitting entries; and $7 per image for nonmembers.
Final deadline: May 15, 2008 (postmark date).
Optional pre-screening deadline: as a courtesy and to enhance knowledge of Florida’s native species, the CNPC screening committee will pre-screen all entries received by April 17, 2008. Entrants will be notified shortly thereafter of images not meeting contest eligibility criteria and may, at their option, replace the ineligible images at no additional charge. Replacements are subject to final deadline and all other contest rules and regulations.
For official application forms containing complete contest rules and regulations: pick up forms at all future OAS meetings; at Colonial Photo and Hobby, 634 N. Mills Avenue, Orlando, FL; or download and print the application form (*.PDF) from OAS’ official website: