Nature Photography Contest

The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is sponsoring its first annual Houston-area juried school nature photography exhibition and contest. We are looking for striking images that capture the feel of natural oasis in the heart of Houston. Contest is open to all Houston area students, 18 years and younger. Prizes: Entries selected by the jurors will be exhibited in the foyer of the Arboretum during March 2008. First, second and third place winners will receive $300, $200, and $100 respectively. Winning photos will be published in the Arboretum's Leaf & Owl newsletter as well as being posted on this website. The photographers will also be allowed to offer their photographs for sale while they are on exhibit.

Contest Rules:

• Contest is open to all Houston area students, 18 years and younger.
• All photos must be taken at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center.
• All photographs should accurately reflect the subject matter and the scene as it appeared. Photos that have been digitally altered beyond standard optimization (removal of dust, cropping, adjustments to color and contrast) will be disqualified.
• We are looking for photographs of nature, including wildlife, plants, or scenes that depict the urban nature landscape at the Arboretum. Ideally photos should not depict people, pets, or man-made structures.
• Photographs may be any size, color or black-and-white prints, with white, black or gray 11" x 14" mattes.
• Students may enter 1 photograph for $5 or 3 photographs for $10.
• Judges: Kathy Adams Clark and Ted Washington

Deadlines:

Deadline for registration has been extended to December 31, 2007.
Deadline for submission is February 15, 2008.
Winners will be announced on March 7 and will be honored at a reception at the Arboretum on Thursday, March 13.

For printable Contest Flyer and Registration Form (pdf), click here.