Elkhart County Parks Photo Contest

Eligibility

Any photographer can submit pictures for display; however,

Elkhart County Parks and Recreation Department staff, their
immediate families, and professionals may not compete for
awards. The Elkhart County Parks and/or Concord Mall
reserve the right to reject entries which might be
deemed in poor taste.

Entries

Forms are available at the Elkhart County Parks office and
other sponsor locations and must accompany each picture
attached to the back. Entries may be color or black and white
5" x 7" minimum, to 11" x 14" maximum, and mounted flush
or matted (no glass frames or picture hooks). Three entries in
each category are allowed per person. Persons wishing to enter
the “Best Special Effects Award” must indicate the special effect
techniques that were used (ie special processing, multiple
exposure, computer enhancement, etc.)

Entry Deadline

Each entry complete with attached form on

back must be submitted to the Elkhart

County Parks at 211 West Lincoln Ave.,

Goshen, IN or the Concord Mall Information

Desk by 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 15, 2010.

Judging and Display

Three independent judges will pick First, Second
and Third place winners in each category as well
as the Best of Show, Best Youth, Best Black and
White and Best Special Effects photographs.

All entries will be displayed at the Concord Mall
from January 22 - January 29, 2010.

Awards

In addition to ribbons, gift certificates for the following
amounts will be awarded:

Best of Show - $75 from Lighthouse Imaging

First Place - $50 from Concord Mall

Second Place - $30 from Wal-Mart

Third Place - $25 in cash from the Friends of the

Elkhart County Parks

Best Black and White - $30 from Staples

Best Special Effect - $30 from Gene's Camera Store

There will be 1st thru 3rd place ribbons awarded in the Youth Category. The best youth photo will receive a $50 from ShutterHugs, Custom Framing and Printing.

Promotions

This photography contest is an annual event to promote the environmental, recreational and historical resources of Elkhart County. The Elkhart County Parks will receive the right to reproduce, at its own expense, the Best of Show entry for promotional purposes and may request similar rights for other entries. After the display, entries and awards will be available to be picked up at the Elkhart County Parks office on or after Friday, February 5, 2010. The Elkhart County Parks, Concord Mall and other contest sponsors cannot be responsible for damaged or stolen pictures.

Categories

A) Cobus Creek County Park- Discover the beauty of
Cobus Creek County Park. Capture the character of this park in a photograph. Woodlands, wetlands, prairie and meadows satify your thirst for nature. Picnic areas, a new shelter and hard surface trail are some of the more developed features that you'll find at Cobus Creek. The park is located on C.R. 8, 1/4 mile east of Ash Road in Elkhart, IN. Photos in this category must be taken within Cobus Creek County Park.

B) Nature of the Photo - In this category photographs depicting the beauty of Michiana's flora and fauna will be judged. Photos in this category do not have to be taken within
the Elkhart County Parks.

C) Activities in the Parks - All of the Elkhart County Parks contain photogenic opportunities. Photographs in this category can include visitors, facilities, staff, or landscapes of the Elkhart County Parks. Parks for this category include Ox Bow, Bonneyville Mill,

River Preserve, Cobus Creek, Elkhart County Historical Museum, Treasure Island, Wolf Lake, Turkey Creek and Six Span Bridge boat Launch.

Photos in this category must be taken within the Elkhart County Parks.

Youth Category - Entries for this category will be selected from all three existing categories. Photographers must be 16 years of age or younger to be considered. Please enter your photographs in category A, B or C and indicate your age on the entry slip. Photos will be judged in their perspective category and then separated for judging in the Youth Category. There will be 1st. through 3rd. place ribbons awarded. The best youth photo will recieve a $50.00 gift certificate from Shutter Hugs, Custom Framing and Printing.