Monday, September 24, 2007


Young at Heart Photography Contest

Contest Rules

  1. Open to persons of the age of 55 and older.
  2. All photo entries must have been taken within the last 12 months.
  3. The contest is designated for amateur photographers.
  4. Participants can submit one entry per category.
  5. Photographs should be no smaller than 5x7 in size.
  6. The submitted photos must be the photographer’s original work.
  7. Any photographs considered extremely offensive or lewd will be excluded from display.
  8. All entries will be hung on display and judged by the general public.
  9. Library staff may submit photo entries but is not eligible to win a price.
  10. Photos including people will need a signed model release form from each person.
  11. All photos, negatives and disks become property of the Ephrata Public Library and may appear on any of the library’s exhibits or printed materials.

Photo Categories

  • Book/Library related
  • Landscape/Nature
  • Black & White
  • Portrait
  • Still Life

How to Enter

  • Pick up an entry form at the circulation desk.
  • Submit your photo entries to the Ephrata Public Library by Wednesday, October 31, 2007.
  • Include your name and contact information, title of the photo, entry category, and a brief statement about where and when the photo was taken.

Judging

  • Judging will take place from Thursday, November 1st until Friday, November 16th.
  • The entries will be on display for the public to view and judge.
  • Judging forms will be available for people to place their votes.
  • There will be a first, second and third place winner in each category.
  • Winners will be announced on Monday, November 19th at 6:00PM.
  • Winners need not be present to win.