Contest - Wildwood Park

Digital camera settings
space to Adobe RGB if your camera allows;
•Sif etnot,color
use sRBG.
nstead of Auto White Balance (AWB), make your
•Iphoto
pop by using the correct WB settings.
ex: sunny, shade, cloudy, etc.
The Friends of Wildwood are
seeking original, amateur
photographs taken within
Wildwood Park for the
2014 Photography Contest.
Photos should reflect wetlands
habitat, fauna, and/or activities
and convey the conservation
values of the park.
nstead of “AUTO”, use the preset scene modes built
•Iinto
your camera. Better yet, use the creative modes:
Photo
Contest
2014
Tips for Taking Better Photographs
Aperture Priority (A or Av), Shutter Priority (S, Tv),
or Manual (M).
•Set your camera to use the largest file size setting.
ontrol your ISO sensitivity and keep it as low as
•Cpossible.
Use ISO 100 or 200 to help minimize
digital noise.
Simple composition techniques
nderstand the Rule of Thirds. Try not to center the
•Uhorizon
line; consider moving the horizon line to the
top or bottom third of the photo.
About Friends of Wildwood
•Try not to center your subject.
•Try both a vertical and horizontal format.
•Use leading lines: ex. Wildwood Park boardwalk.
•Get low and close to the subject.
The Friends of Wildwood is a 501 (c) (3) organization
whose goal is to preserve and support Wildwood Park
and the Benjamin Olewine III Nature Center.
This is accomplished by:
Supporting Dauphin County educational efforts
Friends of
Wildwood
Providing educational and recreational
opportunities for the general public
Driving membership in an effort to increase funds to
support the maintenance and enhancement of the park
www.wildwoodlake.org
Photo Credit: Phil Lloyd
ELIGIBILITY
Contest Rules
Entry Form
2013 1st place winners
Youth – Danielle Schiebold
MUST have been taken at Wildwood Park within the past two years.
•Photo
W
hile
we
recognize that there is a great deal of creativity associated with digital
• manipulation
of photos, we will only accept photographs that reflect wildlife and
Friends of Wildwood Park
Complete and detach this form for each entry and attach
to the back of the photo and deliver to:
scenic areas in their natural state, without the assistance of imagery manipulation.
Photos that previously won an award in the Photo Contest may not be entered.
This competition is open to all amateur photographers. Sorry, no professionals.
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a backboard are not acceptable. Note: Adhesive hangers will be provided by Friends
of Wildwood and attached to the backboard for exhibit hanging.
Mat kits are available at the front desk of the nature center for $5.00.
No framed prints are permitted.
No marks or names that can identify the photographer may be visible on the
front of the photograph or mat.
A completed photo contest entry form must be attached to the backboard of each photo
and indicate the proper orientation of the photo to ensure that it can be hung properly.
All submissions must be delivered in a protected photo sleeve or envelope.
Entries will be accepted starting October 1 through November 30, 2014.
All entries due by November 30, 2014 by 3 PM.
JUDGING AND AWARDS
The Friends of Wildwood photo committee reserves the right to disqualify any
•entry
that does not meet the stated photo preparation requirements or photos
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Beginners –
Nikita Fox
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Divisions:
Advanced –
Terry Smith
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Youth (12 & younger)
Beginners
Intermediate
Advanced
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o Two
(required – limited to 25 characters)
By signing this form you certify that you are the sole copyright
owner of the images being submitted; that you have read and
understand the Photography Contest information and agree to
the terms outlined in this brochure.
The Friends of Wildwood and the Dauphin County Department of Parks and Recreation
reserve the right to publish or display submitted photographs on our website and
other venues.
Winning entries will be retained for one year for display purposes and may be picked up
at or after the 2016 reception.
The Friends of Wildwood assumes no liability for any loss, damage or injury of any kind to
persons or property resulting from participation in the contest.
Questions: email [email protected] or call 717.221.0292
Number of Entries
Print Title:______________________________________
OTHER
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Phone:________________________________________
Email:_________________________________________
RETURNS
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Last Name:____________________________________
Address:______________________________________
revealing heavy digital manipulation.
Judging will be conducted by a panel of professional photographers and will be
based on presentation, clarity, print quality, composition, balance, exposure,
creativity, interpretation and the quality of the subject.
Cash prizes ($100, $75, $50) will be awarded to first, second and third place
winners in each division. Awards Reception: January 11, 2015, 1-3 PM
at the Olewine Nature Center.
appropriate packaging material to ensure safe delivery by the USPS. Photos may
also be picked up at the Olewine Nature Center from Friday, January 23 until
Sunday, February 22, 2015 from 10 AM to 4 PM (closed Mondays).
Entries will be accepted starting October 1 through November 30, 2014.
All entries MUST be received by November 30, 2014 at 3 PM.
First Name:____________________________________
Intermediate – George Shearer, Jr.
Entrants who want their materials returned must provide a self-addressed stamped
•envelope
with the proper amount of postage (postage stamps only please) and
Friends of Wildwood
100 Wildwood Way
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Detach here
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PREPARING PHOTOS
two submissions per person.
•Only
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ntries
be 8”x10” print size, mounted on a white 11”x14” backboard with a single
• white topmust
mat. Mat core must also be white. Foamcore, cardboard or poster board as
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Signature
www.wildwoodlake.org
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