Great Smoky Mountains Photo Contest

"Details"

In honor of all the small things, those often overlooked finer points of our natural world, the theme for 2007’s Photography Contest is “Details.” Enter by October 10, 2007. This date has been extended to November 5, 2007!

We’re looking for shots that best illustrate the concept of the great diversity and detail inherent in nature. This theme should not be read as a call for nothing but macro photography, though these images are of course welcome. The entries can be images of wildlife, landscapes, portraits – just about anything one can imagine, so long as it expresses some aspect of the minutiae of this wonderful park. Of course, all photos must be taken inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The Grand Prize is a voucher for admission to a Tremont program of your choice, up to a maximum value of $400. Second prize and third prize will cover up to $200 of admission to a Tremont program. These can be used by the winner, or may be transferred to a person of your choosing.  There will be three honorable mentions, each of which will receive a free Tremont water bottle.  Additionally, we’ll feature the winner (and perhaps others) in our fall newsletter and on our Web site, and any of the photos may show up in future publications. As before, Tremont staff will select the winners. For complete rules and forms see below.

Sharing Your Experience...
There may be as many famous sayings about the value of a photograph as there are famous photographs. For many people a camera is always close at hand; ready to capture that
special moment before it disappears. Then of course, those
moments must be shared, with friends, family, and co-workers. It’s as natural a part of the process as taking the photo in the first place. Sharing the pictures is a way of sharing the moment, of spreading that wonderful feeling you had when you took the picture, with those you show it to.

Well, here’s your chance to share those moments with an even larger audience. This is a chance to let your best shots shine, and show the world your prowess behind the lens.

Each year there will be a different theme. Your pictures need to be taken inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This can include, but is by no means limited to, photos taken during one of Tremont’s programs. In order to help share the moment, include a short paragraph or two telling us the story behind the photo. And teachers and parents, tell your students and kids – young folks’ submissions are very much encouraged.

Prizes...
One grand prize winner will be chosen by Tremont staff, and will receive a voucher for free admission to a Tremont program of your choice (value up to $400 dollars). Second prize is half price admission (value up to $200). This can be used by yourself, or may be transferred to someone else. There will be three honorable mentions, each of which will receive a free Tremont water bottle. Additionally, we’ll feature the winner (and perhaps others) in our next newsletter and on our website, and any of the photos may show up in future publications. The top twelve shots will be featured, one each month, in our E-newsletter.

Rules...
Ok, the nitty-gritty. A maximum of four submissions per person. Amateur photographers only! Photos need to be taken inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Entries must be received by November 5, 2007. Photos can be submitted electronically to josh@gsmit.org; by snail mail, to 9068 Tremont Rd. Townsend, TN 37882, Attn: Photo contest; or submitted in person at our offices. Electronic submissions need to be sent full-size – please don’t reduce the size of the photos to make them faster to send! Photos sent by mail need to be 8x10; any entries that you wish returned must include a self-addressed stamped envelope with appropriate postage. Each submitted photograph needs to be accompanied by a separate entry form. There are different download formats to choose from at bottom of page. Please write clearly.

Good luck, happy shooting, and we can’t wait for you to share your moments with us!

   Entry Form Downloads and Options:

   Word Document format with fill-in text fields.
   Just click in the area you need to fill in and the
   box will highlight for you to do type in your
   information-
   (photo_contest_form.doc)

   PDF file that you can click and type in the fields,
fill out and print (photo_contest_form.pdf)

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