Call for Entries! 5th Annual Oatland Island Wildlife Center Competition in Savannah Georgia

Call for Entries! 5th Annual Oatland Island Wildlife Center Competition in Savannah Georgia

Oatland Island Wildlife Center will host a Photography Competition and Exhibit organized by the Coastal Chapter of Georgia Nature Photographer’s Association (GNPA) to help further the mission of the Oatland Island Wildlife Center of Savannah to provide guests with memorable experiences to help them make stronger connections to the natural world.

In partnership with the Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah, Georgia, the Georgia Nature Photography Association – Coastal Chapter is organizing a 5th Annual Nature Photography Competition and Exhibit. The categories for this competition will be Coastal Landscapes, Coastal Wildlife, Minimalism, and ‘Found at Oatland Island Wildlife Center’. This Competition will be open to GNPA members only. In addition to 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place and Honorable Mention Ribbons, winners will be able to display their framed winning photos in a gallery at Oatland Island Wildlife Center. Additionally, the Best in Show will receive a $150 Gift Card and all other 1st place winners will receive a $50 Gift Card for Hunt’s Photo and Video.

This exhibit will highlight nature and wildlife and therefore supplement Oatland Island’s mission to educate people about wildlife.  All images must be taken in the Southeast United States by the participant / photographer.

We are honored to have as this year’s judges… Jamie Davidson and Anna DeStefano!

This year’s photo contest will be hosted on the ZEALOUS platform. You’ll need your GNPA Login/ID credentials and you will also need to create a free ZEALOUS Login/ID credential at www.Zealous.co (yes, the m is missing from .com. To get to www.zealous.co , don’t add the ‘m’ to the end). Future GNPA contests will hopefully be hosted on www.Zealous.co as well, so save your ZEALOUS Login/ID credentials. There are also a whole host of other 3rd party opportunities available on ZEALOUS.

Contest Opening Date – July 1st

Deadline to submit these entries is August 1st @ 10:00pm.

Important – Files must be sized and named according to the rules.

To Download the Complete Rules for the Contest: CLICK HERE

To Download the Additional Framing Requirements for Winning Photos: CLICK HERE

To Enter the Contest, Log In to your Member Portal and Look for a Link Below:

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You will be redirected to the zealous.co website. This is where we manage the competition. The first time you go there you must register for a free account. You will need to create a (free) login ID/credentials and password before you can submit entries to the contest. Keep this information. You will use that samew login to re-enter this competition or enter any other competition we announce.

For Questions, email: CoastalGNPA@gmail.com

NOTES on using Zealous…

  • You’ll need your own (free) login ID/credentials on the ZEALOUS platform. You can do this now at Zealous.co .
  • Once you have your own (free) ZEALOUS login ID/credentials, then login on the GNPA website with your GNPA login credentials and follow the link shown above to the contest on the ZEALOUS platform. The link above will only appear if you are a GNPA Member and are logged into GNPA.org .
  • Click the [SUBMIT] button on the ZEALOUS site to begin submitting your entries, one at a time.
  • You can pay for all your entries when submitting your first entry. ZEALOUS will keep track of how many entries you have left that you have already paid for.
  • You can VIEW/EDIT your entries in your ZEALOUS dashboard on the SUBMISSIONS tab up until the time Submissions close.
  • You should see your entry(s) on your Zealous SUBMISSIONS tab. If you do not, then try reloading the page. If you still do not see all of them, then try submitting them again.
Call for Entries! 5th Annual Oatland Island Wildlife Center Competition in Savannah Georgia

Save the Date! 5th Annual Oatland Island Wildlife Center Competition in Savannah Georgia!

Oatland Island Wildlife Center will host a Photography Competition and Exhibit organized by the Coastal Chapter of Georgia Nature Photographer’s Association (GNPA) to help further the mission of the Oatland Island Wildlife Center of Savannah to provide guests with memorable experiences to help them make stronger connections to the natural world.

In partnership with the Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah, Georgia, the Georgia Nature Photography Association – Coastal Chapter is proud to be organizing a 5th Annual Nature Photography Competition and Exhibit. The categories for this competition will be Coastal Landscapes, Coastal Wildlife, Minimalism, and ‘Found at Oatland Island Wildlife Center’. This Competition will be open to GNPA members only. In addition to 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place and Honorable Mention Ribbons, winners will be able to display their framed winning photos in a gallery at Oatland Island Wildlife Center. Additionally, the Best in Show will receive a $150 Gift Card and all other 1st place winners will receive a $50 Gift Card for Hunt’s Photo and Video.

This exhibit will highlight nature and wildlife and therefore supplement Oatland Island’s mission to educate people about wildlife.  All images must be taken in the Southeast United States by the participant / photographer.

We are honored to have as this year’s judges… Jamie K. Davidson and Anna DeStefano!

Contest Opening Date – July 1st

Deadline to submit these entries is August 1st @ 10:00pm.

2023 Double Vision –  “Water Through Georgia: From Mountains to the Sea” Photo Competition.    SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JUNE 21st

2023 Double Vision – “Water Through Georgia: From Mountains to the Sea” Photo Competition. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JUNE 21st

Overview:

Georgia Nature Photographers Association (GNPA) will partner with the Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC) and the Roswell Fine Arts Association (RFAA) for the 8th Annual Photo Competition and Exhibit that is to be included as part of the fall Atlanta Celebrates Photography event.

The theme is titled “Water Through Georgia: From Mountains to the Sea.” Twenty-four (24) images will be selected in the contest to be exhibited in the CNC River Resource Gallery in Roswell, Georgia. These same images will be interpreted by artists from the RFAA. When brought to the CNC for hanging, the photographic image and the artist’s interpretation will be hung side-by-side…thus the Double Vision.

In previous years, this exhibit has been very well received.  From the opening reception for the artists, to the walk-through traffic at the CNC, visitors were very enthusiastic of the concept.

The Rules:

  1. This contest is only open to members of the GNPA.  If you are not a GNPA member, JOIN NOW
  2. The entry fee for this contest is $5/image.
  3. The number of entries is unlimited but a maximum of two photos will be selected per photographer.
  4. The judge will be Eric Bowles.
  5. Submitted photos must be jpg files with maximum 1200 pixels on the long side.  We recommend you save at 80% quality or higher so you have no jpg artifacts in the image being judged. We recommend formatting your photo as sRGB and jpg.
  6. This contest is open only to nature photography images. Images may have any man-made objects in the photo but not as the primary subject. If present, the man-made object should not be the focus of the photo.
  7. Images can be in color or black and white.
  8. Images must have been taken in Georgia. There is no restriction on when the photo was taken.
  9. Submissions may not have been previously exhibited at CNC.
  10. Images will be reviewed to make sure they fit competition rules, no refunds for images that do not adhere to the rules.
  11. Images will be judged on the basis of overall photographic excellence.
  12. Composite and panoramic images are specifically not allowed. Normal post processing plus minor edits or corrections are allowed. Images should represent what was actually seen in the field.
  13. Contest winners will need to frame their images at their own cost in solid black frames with acrylic glazing and white mats. Details are provided on the GNPA website.
  14. NOTICE: “By submitting your photograph you hereby grant the designated artist the right to produce a painting, drawing, or other artwork from the photograph.  Furthermore you understand that there is no obligation or expectation of any payment of any type for the right to produce artwork based on your photo or the possible sale of such artwork by the artist.  In addition, the photographer grants to GNPA the right to use the photo for promotional purposes in conjunction with this exhibit or other GNPA contests now or in the future.”

Schedule:

Timeline

  • June 1st– Photo submission period begins
  • June 21st– Photo submissions end
  • June 28th – Photographers of selected photos will be notified
  • July 1 – Photos to RFAA
  • Sept 6 – 10 :00 a.m. Gallery installation
  • October 5th– 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Artist’s reception
  • December 6th– Gallery takedown

How to submit your images

  1. Sign in at the top of this page.
  2. ALL IMAGES MUST INCLUDE THE PHOTOGRAPHER’S NAME IN THE FILE NAME!
  3. Use the following naming format: DV-First Last-Image Title.jpg  For example:  DV-John Smith-Jake Creek Waterfall.jpg
  4. Look for the Registration Link below when logged in.

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Questions

For questions, contact Kathy Aspy (kathyaspy@hotmail.com) or Eric Bowles (eric@bowlesimages.com)

GNPA/CNC Photo Competition and Exhibit “Just for Kids”

GNPA/CNC Photo Competition and Exhibit “Just for Kids”

Georgia Nature Photographers Association (GNPA) and the Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC) have been partners since the very first meeting of our photography club. Every six months, we have a competition to provide photos for their gallery wall. Summer is a time of rejuvenation when kids and parents are enjoying nature together.

The next gallery theme is “Just for the Kids”. That could be interpreted in many ways such as photos of baby animals, a parent bird on a nest or with a mouthful of worms, or a caterpillar on a leaf. The twenty-four photos in this gallery celebrate the beauty of parents and kids in nature.

You Must Be a Member of The GNPA to Enter

  • Submissions:
     OPEN: April 18 at 12:01 a.m.
     CLOSE: June 21  (11:59 p.m.)
  • The entry fee for this contest/exhibit is $5 per image and you may submit as many as you wish for judging.  Judging will be by Eric Bowles.

Additional Information

  • SUBMITTED PHOTOS MUST BE 1200  dpi wide, JPG  at 120dpi.  We recommend you compress no more than 15% so you have no jpg artifacts in the image being judged.
  • ALL IMAGES MUST INCLUDE THE PHOTOGRAPHER’S NAME IN THE FILE NAME!
  • June 28, 10 a.m.        Photographers with selected photos will be notified.
  • July 1, 10 a.m.           Framed and matted prints must be delivered to CNC.
  • There is no limit to the number of entries per person but a limit of two photos per person will be selected. There are three categories of photos: birds, mammals, and other animals.
  • Photos can be in color, or black and white. People interacting with nature can be in the photo but cannot be the subject of the photo. People cannot be identifiable in the photo. An example of a photo that would be acceptable would be a photo of a child from the back or side with a butterfly on their hand.
  • Captive animals are allowed in this gallery. There is no restriction on when the photo was taken. Photos that have been exhibited previously at CNC are not eligible for this exhibit.
    FRAMING

Framing requirements are the same as prior CNC exhibits. See full framing specifics on the Competitions page of the GNPA website.

Questions

For questions, contact Kathy Aspy ( kathyaspy@hotmail.com ) or Eric Bowles ( eric@bowlesimages.com )

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CALL FOR ENTRIES!  Members’ Best: Nature, Wildlife & Legacy Locations!

CALL FOR ENTRIES! Members’ Best: Nature, Wildlife & Legacy Locations!

Call for Entries! Now until DEADLINE Friday, Feb 10, 2023 @ 10:00pm!

A Special Exhibition of Members’ Best: Nature, Wildlife & Legacy Locations photography; color or black & white, all subjects. Landscapes, wildlife, waterfalls, macro, old barns, mills, covered bridges….ALL NATURE SUBJECTS.

This is NOT a competition, just an exhibition! No fees! This one is for our Members to shine and show off their wonderful and varied work.

Just a great way to exhibit your BEST work and have an opportunity to sell it. No need to print and have framed a new photo. Go through all those framed photographs we all have at home!

KEY DATE & INFORMATION

Exhibit Venue & Space: The Hudgens Center for Art & Learning will be our exhibit venue. The address is 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Building 300, Duluth, GA 30097. Space is limited for about 134+/- pieces.

DON’T TRUST YOUR GPS! It is part of the Gas South District complex of buildings. IMPORTANT! BEST ACCESS is from Satellite Blvd west of the intersection with Sugarloaf Parkway. Enter just west of the Embassy Suites on Satellite Blvd.  Parking immediately on your left.                      

Exhibit Duration (8-weeks): Feb 25 – Apr 22, 2023.

Categories: Exhibition includes Landscapes, Wildlife, Birds, Seascapes, Waterfalls, Butterflies, Macro, Astro/Night Sky, Dragonflies, Weather, even Old Barns, Gristmills, Covered Bridges….you get the idea. No restrictions on geographic location or when photograph was taken. Any questions on categories, please ask for help. Any questions, do not understand…ask for help. Contact GNPA.Gwinnett.Chapter@gmail.com.

Framing: Must be framed photograph or ready for hanging. No framing or matting requirements. Canvas Wrap will be accepted. Frame and mat size, color, texture these are all open to you. NOTE: Overall frame dimensions must not exceed more than 120″ for all sides. For example, a 24″ x 36″ (outside dimensions) frame is 120″ on all sides. Glass or acrylic glazing is acceptable.

Watermarks: Photographer watermarks or identification is OK.

Awards: Not a competition, no awards other than participation.

Fees: No entry fees.

Identification Labels: A small label should be attached on the back. Must include 6 items:

  1. Member full name, such as Bill Jones.
  2. Contact information, email and phone number. Needed should your work sell or be damaged in any way.
  3. Chapter, Primary, i.e., Gwinnett.
  4. Title of Photograph, i.e., Majestic Elk.
  5. Insurance Value of Photograph. The Hudgens needs a dollar value for insurance coverage. Does not need to be the same as the For-Sale Value but more than $0.00.
  6. For Sale $xxx or NFS (Not for Sale). Hudgens allows you to sell your work.

Sales Opportunity: You will have the opportunity to sell your work. Hudgens will handle the sales and deduct a 30% commission. Any photographs sold will remain on exhibit until the end of the exhibition.

Submit Digital Images: Submit a digital image of your photograph to GNPA.Gwinnett.Chapter@gmail.com for consideration by Friday, Feb 10, 2023. Digital images should be JPG format and no larger than 1200 pixels on the longest side. If you need, photograph your framed image to submit.

Deadline to Submit Digital Images: Friday, Feb 10, 2023 @ 10:00 pm. Maximum total of 7 entries. Include your name ‘Last name, first name – ‘ in front of your original photograph filename. Very important to help communicate with you about a specific photograph. If we have a question or to identify the correct photograph being accepted into the exhibit with the proper member’s name.

Acceptance Notification into Exhibition: Acceptance via Email notification for the Exhibition is Monday, Feb 13, 2023 @ 10:00 pm.

Artist Statement/CV, Insurance Value & Sale Amount: Must accompany your work with delivery to The Hudgens to be accepted for exhibition.

Delivery to Hudgens: Almost 2 weeks from Tuesday, Feb 14 until Friday, Feb 24, 2023 (10am – 4:30pm). The Hudgens will place and hang for Exhibition Opening.

Pickup at Hudgens: Tuesday, Apr 25 – Saturday, Apr 29, 2023 (10am – 4:30pm). It’s your responsibility to deliver your work and PICK UP at The Hudgens when the exhibition closes. Work NOT picked up in 60-days becomes property of The Hudgens to be part of The Hudgens permanent collection, to donate, sell or dispose of as necessary.

Members’ Best: Nature, Wildlife & Legacy Locations is only open to current GNPA Members. Not a GNPA member, go to www.GNPA.org and join. The ONLY way for you to join GNPA and participate in any activities.

Any questions, do not understand…ask for help. Contact GNPA.Gwinnett.Chapter@gmail.com

 

Congratulations to the GNPA Smokies Photo Competition Winners!

Congratulations to the GNPA Smokies Photo Competition Winners!

There were many great entries in this year’s photo competition, so thanks to all for entering.  The judges have selected their winning entries and several Honorable Mentions.  The prizes for winning entries are: $125 – Best In Show; $100 – First Place; $50 – Second Place; $25 – Third Place. All the winning entries can be viewed in the Galleries at https://gnpa.org/2022/11/18/2022-gnpa-smokies-weekend-contest-winners-gallery/

Here are the winners by category:

Best In Show:  Sunning Spider, James Day Sunning Spider - James Day

 

Wildlife:  1st Place – Big Bear, Emil Powella

Wildlife:

 2nd Place  – Meadowlark Singing, David Donagan

3rd Place – Buckeye Butterfly, Don Williams

Honorable Mention – Bear Poised, David Donagan

Honorable Mention – Red Bellied Woodpecker, Don Williams

Honorable Mention – Nursing Fawn, Traci Dickson

 

Landscape:  1st Place – Morning Rays, Tom Simpson

Landscape:

2nd Place – Tremont Stream, James Day

3rd Place – Sunkissed Sumac on the Foothills Parkway, Traci Dickson

Honorable Mention – Mountain Church and Sun Rays, Donna Thornell

Honorable Mention – Vestiges of Fall, Jerry Black

 

Macro/Close Up:  1st Place – Sunning Spider, James DaySunning Spider - James Day

Macro/Close Up:

2nd Place – Natures Silk, Don Williams

                                     3rd Place – Seed Catcher, Tom Simpson

Honorable Mention – Water Sun Mosaic, Marcia Brandes

Honorable Mention – Elkmont Strider, Ray Silva

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!

 Make your plans now to come to the Smokies next year…