Chertok Photo Contest Deadline is April 19th

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Orange Audubon Society’s (OAS) 2018 Kit and Sidney Chertok Florida Native Nature Photography Contest, is themed: Florida Native Nature and has an entry deadline of April 19, 2018 (postmarked or electronically submitted by date). Instructions for electronic submission and online payment are on OAS’ Chertok webpage (http://orangeaudubonfl.org/oas_chertok.html). Participants may still enter by mailing or hand-delivering a CD.
This 30th annual contest is open to all photographers (except members of OAS’ board and Chertok contest committee).

There are three skill level competition categories: YOUTH— for photographers age 17 or younger by April 20, 2017; NOVICE—for new and less experienced photo hobbyists; and ADVANCED AMATEUR/ PROFESSIONAL—for experienced photographers who have practiced and honed their skills over time.
The 2018 prize package worth $1,350 is enhanced by the long-running co-sponsorship, since 2004, of Colonial Photo & Hobby (CPH) and the new co-sponsorship of Tarflower Chapter, Florida Native Plant Society. With Tarflower’s funding, OAS added 4th and 5th place winners in the YOUTH category.

Eligible photos may not include humans, human artifacts or introduced plant or animal species—subject matter must be native to Florida—and entries must be taken in compliance with the NANPA code of conduct. Participants will be notified of any disqualified entries and may optionally replace them at no charge by following instructions that will be provided upon notification.
Electronic entry submission details are now on the OAS website at this link. You may also pick up entry forms at contest co-sponsor CPH, 634 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, FL or by contacting me.
So! Get outside with your camera and start shooting, preserving and learning more about Florida’s amazing native nature and their ‘wild’ habitats! Contact me at (407) 644-0796 or mwilliams@cfl.rr.com if you have questions. Teresa Williams, Chertok Photo Contest Chair

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