Mass Audubon Contest

This article was submitted by Hilary Koeller for Mass Audubon.

Calling all shutterbugs! Mass Audubon is pleased to announce its second statewide photo contest, Picture This: Your Great Outdoors. Once again, we’re in search of striking photographs that highlight people in nature and the beauty of Massachusetts wildlife and landscapes.

“Last year’s contest set the bar high with approximately 1,000 fantastic entries,” says Mass Audubon President Laura Johnson. “We can’t wait to see more of what inspires people to connect with the natural world.”

Entrants of all ages and abilities are invited to submit their photos. Two Grand Prize Winners’ photos (one student, one adult) will be featured on the cover of a Mass Audubon publication.

Two winning entries for Best Mass Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary Photo will be featured inside a Mass Audubon publication. All winning entries, including honorable mentions, will be featured on Mass Audubon’s website (www.massaudubon.org), which receives more than 800,000 visits per year.

 Participants may submit up to five digital images taken in Massachusetts or at Mass Audubon’s Wildwood Camp in Rindge, New Hampshire. The contest is open to amateur and professional photographers in one of two categories: adults (age 18 or older) and students (under 18).

Black and white and color photos taken at any time prior to or during the photo contest are eligible, providing contest rules are met. Contest ends September 5, 2011. To submit photos and view the complete rules, visit:www.massaudubon.org/picturethis.

Mass Audubon works to protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and wildlife. Together with more than 100,000 members, we care for 34,000 acres of conservation land, provide educational programs for 225,000 children and adults annually, and advocate for sound environmental policies at local, state, and federal levels.

Mass Audubon's mission and actions have expanded since our beginning in 1896 when our founders set out to stop the slaughter of birds for use on women's fashions.

Today we are the largest conservation organization in New England. Our statewide network of wildlife sanctuaries, in 90 Massachusetts communities, welcomes visitors of all ages and serves as the base for our work.

To support these important efforts, call 800-AUDUBON (283-8266) or visit www.massaudubon.org