LINCOLN, MA—Mass Audubon reminds shutterbugs that its annual statewide photo competition, Picture This: Your Great Outdoors, is accepting 2015-eligible entries only until the end of this month. Photographers have until September 30 to submit images to the contest, which each year attracts thousands of entries from hundreds of photographers of all abilities, ages, and backgrounds.

And September is typically a terrific month for outdoor photography, with lots of photo-friendly weather, and the foliage season starting to show its colors.

Picture This: Your Great Outdoors is divided into two age levels, 18 and Older and Under 18.

Submission categories include: People in Nature, Birds, Mammals, Other Animals, Plants and Fungi, Landscapes and, new this year, Travel. Each entrant may submit up to five photographs, which must be taken in Massachusetts, at Mass Audubon's Wildwood Camp in Rindge, NH, or on a Mass Audubon-led trip (domestic or international).

One grand prize winner will be awarded a $250 gift card to redeem at a Mass Audubon shop or a wildlife sanctuary, in addition to being featured in Connections, Mass Audubon's member newsletter. Up to 12 winners will win $100 gift cards and at least six honorable mentions will win $50 gift cards, all to be redeemed at a Mass Audubon shop or a wildlife sanctuary. Additional honorable mentions may be awarded at the discretion of the judges.

All submissions, regardless of original format, must be submitted online.


http://www.massaudubon.org/
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Mass Audubon works to protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and wildlife. Together with more than 100,000 members, we care for 35,000 acres of conservation land, provide school, camp, and other educational programs for 225,000 children and adults annually, and advocate for sound environmental policies at local, state, and federal levels. Founded in 1896 by two inspirational women who were committed to the protection of birds, Mass Audubon has grown to become a powerful force for conservation in New England. Today we are respected for our sound science, successful advocacy, and innovative approaches to connecting people and nature. Each year, our statewide network of wildlife sanctuaries welcomes nearly half a million visitors of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds and serves as the base for our work. To support these important efforts, call 800-AUDUBON (800-283-8266) or visit www.massaudubon.org.