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7th Annual
Naturescapes
Photography Contest and Exhibition
Sponsored by
Hill Country Photography Club and
Hays County Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists
The unique beauty of the natural areas within San Marcos inspired the first Naturescapes Photography Contest. The contest now includes photographs taken in greenspaces and natural areas throughout Hays County.
Goals of the contest and exhibit include increasing public awareness of the importance of protecting our natural world and giving photographers at all levels of experience a chance to capture, share, and receive recognition for beautiful and inspiring images. Suggested subjects include natural scenery, wildlife, plants, and people and pets in the natural environment.
This year, we have added two special awards. The first, sponsored by the Hill Country Photography Club, is for the best photograph entered in the Youth Category.
A second award will be given for the Best Natural Habitat image, presented by the Hays County Master Naturalists. The photo may include wildlife, and should convey a feeling of the relationship between an animal and its habitat. Examples would include a bird and its nest or an insect drinking nectar.
The contest is open to resident and visiting photographers of all ages. A $100 prize will be awarded for Best in Show, $75 for the Best Youth Category photo, and $75 for the Best Natural Habitat photo. Up to four $50 Awards of Excellence will be presented for the next most outstanding photographs. Additional Awards of Merit may be presented at the discretion of the contest juror.
Awards Reception
San Marcos Activity Center
Saturday, September 10, 2011
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Naturescapes Exhibition
San Marcos Activity Center Walkers Gallery
September 10 - November 4, 2011
Sponsoring Organizations
The Hill Country Photography Club is an informal group of photographers of all ages and experience who are interested in exploring photography as an art medium. HCPC strives to help members improve their individual photographic styles, as well as to learn more about the art and science of photography. The Club holds monthly meetings, periodic workshops, and field trips. To be added to our email list, visit hcphotoclub.org and complete the online form on the Membership page.
The Hays County Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist program is an educational, non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to developing a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within Hays County. Visit haysmn.org to learn more.
Juror
Amanda Smith Born and raised in East Texas, Amanda Smith graduated from Lamar University in Beaumont. Pursuing a career in accounting, she earned her CPA certification while living and working in Houston. She moved to Central Texas in 1994 where she began her photography pursuits in earnest by attending both technical and creative classes from local and national instructors including Keith Carter, Jack Spencer, Kate Breakey and Nine Francois. These efforts have earned her selection in numerous juried exhibits, group and solo exhibits, awards, grants and inclusion in numerous private collections.
Last year, Amanda plunged into the business of running a photography gallery. She now resides in Johnson City and is the director of A Smith Gallery.
Rules and Conditions
If your work is selected for exhibition:
- You must provide us with high-resolution files of digital images following the instructions in your acceptance notification.
- Framed exhibition quality prints of your accepted work must be delivered to the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm on Saturday, August 27, 2011.
- Your prints should be matted and framed, ready to hang, and labeled on the back with your name and the title of the image. We recommend at least a two-inch mat border on each side of the print and a simple black frame, either metal or wood.
- The frame must be at least 8"x10" and no more than 30" in any dimension.
- To help defray exhibition costs, photographers will pay a 30% sales commission for prints sold during the exhibition.
- Prints may be picked up at the San Marcos Activity Center on Saturday, November 5, 2011. If you prefer to have your entry mailed or shipped to you, please provide a prepaid, pre-addressed shipping case. Warning: any work without a prepaid, pre-addressed shipping case that is not picked up on time will be sold, with the proceeds going to benefit the San Marcos Area Arts Council.
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Opening Reception
5-7:30 pm
Sept 10th
San Marcos Activity Center
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