Submit your very best Athens County nature pics to the OHIO Wildlife and Nature Photography Scholarship Competition for your chance to win a first or second-place scholarship prize.

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This is an opportunity for OHIO photographers of any skill level to showcase their hidden talents, while photographing the hidden gems of Athens, Ohio. The OHIO Wildlife and Nature Photography Scholarship Competition is open to current OHIO undergrad students who are not graduating in the Fall of 2022, the Spring of 2023, or the Summer of 2023.

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Participants have the option to submit up to 5 images (1 in each category), to the following:

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1. Wildlife – animals found in your backyard, or in the wild

2. Landscapes – photos of the natural environment, with or without people

3. Outdoor Recreation and Adventure – people appreciating the great outdoors

4. Macrophotography – extreme closeup showcasing the minute details of your subject

5. Conservation – images advocating for the importance of environmental stewardship

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Submissions will be accepted beginning on Tuesday, September 6th, 2022, and must be received electronically by 12:00pm EST on Friday, December 2nd, 2022.

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Photographs must be the original work of the entrant and a completed/signed submission form must accompany each submission to be eligible for judging. Images submitted will be judged based on environmental content, originality, technical aptitude (composition, lighting, etc.,), representing nature in an authentic way, and overall impact.

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If an image contains an identifiable person, that person must sign a completed OHIO Photo Release form. For any image containing a minor person under the age of 18, a parent/guardian must sign the release form.

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