Downeast Coastal Conservancy is pleased to host our annual “Inspired by Nature” photo contest for 2021! Each year to highlight the importance of land conservation, we reach out to the DCC community to help inspire the continued protection of our local landscapes through photography. Using your camera or mobile device help us capture the beauty of what makes Downeast Maine special!
Here at Downeast Coastal Conservancy, we’d like to know, “What DCC places, animals, or plants inspire you?” Maybe it’s a stunning sunset, the bright autumn leaves, or the rustic beauty of the wilderness. Share what you love most from the trail!
This year there are two categories for adults:
Serenity of Nature – flora, fauna, landscapes, or seascapes (no people)
People Enjoying the Land – at least one person in a natural setting
AND a special youth category! Youth 15 and under can enter a photo of one of their favorite moments on a DCC preserve. These photos can be of nature, people, and all the scenic views in between.
One (1) winner in each category will be chosen; their winning photograph will be featured in the DCC annual newsletter and each winner will win the following:
-The Serenity of Nature Winner – $50 gift card to Hannaford’s
-People Enjoying the Land – $50 gift certificate to Helen’s Restaurant in Machias
-Youth Winner – $50 gift card to Dunkin
Photo Contest Rules:
-Deadline for submissions: Monday, November 15th!!
-All photos submitted must be shot on DCC’s conserved lands or from a DCC event.
-Limit 3 submissions per category.
-All photo submissions must be completed electronically and in the digital format of JPEG, JPG, or GIF. All photos must have a minimum resolution of 5 megapixels.
-By submitting photos, participants agree that DCC shall have the unlimited right to reproduce submissions in any electronic and print media that it may produce in the future.
Please DO NOT submit the following:
-Photos that violate or infringe upon another person’s or entity’s privacy or other rights, including but not limited to copyright.
-Photos that contain explicit, unlawful, nude, obscene, violent or other objectionable or inappropriate content, as determined by the DCC panel in its sole discretion.
-Photos that contain commercial or corporate images and logos or copyrighted materials, with the exception of those of Downeast Coastal Conservancy.
-Photos that are marked with time, date, or signature stamps.
In order for your submission to be accepted, you must include:
-Category Name
-Photographer’s name, Email Address, Phone Number, and Age (for Youth Category)
-Location of photo (example: name of preserve, name of trail, etc.). All photo entries must have been taken somewhere on DCC conserved lands.
-One sentence description or title of photo
Sumbit your photos to info@downeastcoastalconservancy.org!
For more info please contact DCC at info@downeastcoastalconservancy.org or 207-255-4500.
Get inspired, get creative, and have fun!! Good luck!