Seasons of the St. Louis River Photo Contest: NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS
Calling all amateur and professional photographers! The Seasons of the St. Louis River, an Area of Concern Photo Contest, has begun accepting submissions. The photo contest runs May 3rd, 2021 to October 4, 2021 and is an opportunity for members of the public to use their talents to show the diversity of the St. Louis River Estuary and the importance of the remediation and restoration efforts being undertaken there.
Rules & Regulations:
All eligible photos will be taken within the St. Louis River Area of Concern (view map), especially the St. Louis River Estuary and the Duluth/Superior Harbor
Photos must be taken between January 1, 2021 and September 30, 2021, submissions accepted May 3rd to October 4, 2021
Please review the official rules and regulations prior to submission
MODEL RELEASE FORM: For a photo in which a person is recognizable, you must secure a model release form and email it to SLRAPhotoContest@gmail.com. (Click here for the form)
Please review the official contest rules and regulations.
Awards:
The public will have an opportunity to vote online for a “People’s Choice Photo”. In addition, a panel of judges will select the top three photos in each of these categories:
Fish, Wildlife and Birds in their natural habitat
Plants and Flowers
People, Recreation and Harbor Activities
**Underwater photographs are encouraged for all three categories
First place in each category will receive $150 and showcased on the St. Louis River Alliance website and Facebook page. Second and Third place in each category will also be showcased on our website and social pages.
Entries and winners will be shared at the 2021 St. Louis River Area of Concern Celebration of Progress event. (date to be determined)
Submit Your Photos:
Photos must be submitted in two locations:
Woobox Application: Click the button below, or go to https://woobox.com/kj8n9y to fill out our online form.
Email: Once you have submitted your photo via Woobox, send an additional copy to of your full size photo attachment to SLRAPhotoContest@gmail.com. (If you have multiple entries, please email one attachment per email)
Photographs may be used by the contest sponsors in presentations, web sites, social media posts, outreach materials, and program documents about the St. Louis River Area of Concern
A minimum resolution of 6 megapixels will be accepted
Photographers maintain rights to the photo but grant the partner agencies permission to use their photos with credit noted
