Naturally Fun Photo Contest July 15, 2009

Bring your camera and creative skills to the nearest park or recreation facility for our Photography Contest beginning July 15, 2009. The contest, open to Arlington residents of all ages, encourages participants to get out and capture the “Naturally Fun” spirit of Arlington Parks and Recreation. Just follow the rules below and submit your photos to win great prizes.

Photo Contest Begins:
July 15, 2009
All entries must be received by:
September 18, 2009 by 5pm
Winners will be announced: October 16, 2009

Rules

Images must be of activities occurring in the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department’s parks, recreation centers, golf courses, athletic complexes, pools, lake or tennis center.
Photos must be taken between July 1, 2009 and September 6, 2009.
Entries will be judged first on capturing the theme of the contest (Naturally Fun) and second on layout, composition, and image quality.
Contest is open to Arlington residents only. Arlington Parks and Recreation Department employees and their immediate families are excluded from participating.
Each entry must be photographed by the contestant.
Entries must be submitted on a CD or thumb drive with a minimum 300dpi quality.
Entries must include a completed entry form with Age and Subject Category selections.
Each entry is eligible to win only one prize.
No entry fee required.
Age Categories:

Youth: Ages 17 and under ● Adult: Ages 18 and up

Subject Categories:

People ● Events ● Nature

Prizes
One Grand Prize winner will be selected.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be awarded in each category.

Winning photos will be displayed in public buildings throughout Arlington. In addition, the Grand Prize winner’s photograph will be selected for a future cover of the Naturally Funtimes magazine.

Grand Prize – $125 gift certificate for Arlington Parks and Recreation; photo on cover of the
Naturally Funtimes magazine

1st Prize - $100 gift certificate for Arlington Parks and Recreation; photo displayed in public building

2nd Prize - $75 gift certificate for Arlington Parks and Recreation; photo displayed in public building

3rd Prize—$50 gift certificate for Arlington Parks and Recreation; photo displayed in public building

For more information on the “Naturally Fun” Photography Contest, call 817-459-6931

Official Website: http://www.arlingtontx.gov/park/photocontest.html