By Annabeth Miller,
ShowMe Times Editor
Missouri has a great heritage of conservation, and a great heritage of naturists who take amazing photographs of the ShowMe State’s natural wonders.
So it only seems “natural” for the Missouri Department of Conservation to celebrate its 75th anniversary with a photo contest.
The MDC invites photographers to enter its 75th Anniversary Photo Contest. Photo-bugs are encouraged to get out their cameras and serve photo files for their best images that celebrate Missouri’s natural wonders. Winners will be featured in the October issue of the Missouri Conservationist, as well as on the MDC website and other media.
A full list of rules and guidelines can be found on the MDC website. Entries will only be accepted via Flickr, an Internet photo sharing service. Photographers currently not on Flickr will find it easy to join. Just go to the75th anniversary photo contest Flickr site for more information.
There are seven categories you can enter:
- Mammals
- Plants
- Reptiles and Amphibians
- Insects and Spiders
- Birds
- Outdoor Recreation
- Habitats and Landscapes
Entries will be accepted through May 15. After that date, a panel of photography and nature experts will select the best entry in each category. These category winners will be posted on the MDC website starting July 1, when the public can vote for their favorite. The photo with the most votes will be named “Best of Show.” All seven winners will be displayed in the October magazine and other MDC media.
