The Wildlands Conservancy is calling on amateur photographers to capture the essence of fall at its 14 nature preserves for a chance to win prizes. Wildlands Conservancy’s Fall Photo Contest celebrates autumn through photography, aiming to inspire conservation, awareness and outdoor adventures.
Participants can submit photos taken at any of the Wildlands Conservancy’s preserves during fall, with a preference for images captured in 2024. The contest welcomes submissions featuring landscapes, close-ups, trails, flora, fauna and even people enjoying the outdoors.
According to the conservancy, research shows that visual imagery has a greater impact on memory retention compared to words, highlighting the power of photography in promoting conservation. The organization encourages photographers to contribute to their mission of connecting people with nature through their art.
Photos must be taken by the entrant and adhere to specific guidelines. Photographers must obtain consent of individuals featured and avoid disturbing others. Editing should be limited and watermarks are prohibited.
The winner of the contest will receive a Wildlands Conservancy tote bag filled with merchandise, while award-winning and honorable mention photos will be showcased on the organization’s social media platforms, email campaigns and potentially in print materials.
The deadline for submissions is Friday, Nov. 8 at 11:59 p.m. Photographers can enter the contest and find additional information on the Wildlands Conservancy’s website.
Special consideration will be given to entries capturing the beauty of the newly-opened Black River Sanctuary in Upper Saucon and Salisbury townships.
This local news story was reported with generative AI assistance.