The 2021 Photo Contest is closed for new entries. We will be announcing the winners at the year’s Fall Festival. Details will follow once we have confirmed that restrictions are eased and we can proceed with the event.
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Share your special moments at Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.
All amateur photographers are invited to submit up to five digital photos taken within the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. There are six adult categories, a Youth category and a special category for the Wilderness Area open to all.
- Raptors
- Birds Other than Raptors
- Pollinators, other Insects and Spiders
- Any other wildlife
- Plants & Fungi
- Scenics and Natural Design
- Youth – any subject. The photographer must be age 16 or younger.
- Wilderness Area (Special Category)
Winners will be announced at Fall Festival, September 25, 2021.
What are you waiting for? Grab your camera and head out to Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Every visit has the potential for that winning photo.
Wildlife photographer and photo contest judge Jim Gilbert has developed some valuable tips for photographers based on his years of experience in the field. An added bonus is this link to some of his photos from the Refuge for inspiration!
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Contest Rules
Photos must be taken within the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge boundaries.
No more than five (5) entries in total (all categories except Wilderness Area) per photographer.
No photos from drones will be accepted. Use of drones is prohibited on the Refuge.
Photos must be in standard JPG format and may not include watermarks.
Photos may be adjusted for color, lighting and cropping. No other image manipulation is permitted.
The photographer grants unlimited use of submitted photos by Friends of Great Swamp NWR and by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for publications, web pages, presentations, exhibits, and other promotional, educational and retail products now and in the future. Credit will be given to the photographer wherever practical. By submitting an entry, the photographer agrees that this photo is a donation to Friends of Great Swamp NWR. The photographer may continue to use the photo, however they agree that they will not sell or sign away the copyright to any other person or entity.
All photos must be submitted online using the Photo Contest Entry Form here. You will be asked for a Photo Title and the Location within the refuge where the photo was taken. Remember, there is a maximum of five entries in total (all categories) per photographer.
Contest Deadline – July 4, 2021
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