dec.ny.gov : New York State Park Outdoor Photo Contest 2022
Organisation : Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
Contest Name : DEC New York State Park Outdoor Photo Contest 2022
Applicable For : Residents of United States or Washington
Start Date : 15th June, 2022
Last Date : 15th October, 2022
Website : https://www.dec.ny.gov/press/125576.html
What is DEC Park Outdoor Photo Contest?
DEC New York State Park Outdoor Photo Contest 2022 is organised by Department of Environmental Conservation. The Legal residents of the 50 United States and DC, who are at least 18 years of age and of the age of majority or older in the state of their residence at the time of entry. One (1) grand prize consisting of $1,000 REI gift card, one (1) 4-person tent, one (1) 2023 Empire Pass, and one (1) $250 NY camping gift card. The approximate aggregate value of the grand prize is one thousand eight hundred and thirty dollars. ($1,830). This Contest runs between June 15, 2022 at 12:00 a.m. ET and ends on October 15,2022.
Related / Similar Competition : Washington Wild Photo Contest 2022
How To Participate in DEC Park Outdoor Photo Contest?
To Submit Photos in DEC New York State Park Outdoor Photo Contest 2022, Follow the below steps
Step 1: Go to the link https://www.nyphotochallenge.com/fbcontests/profiletab/NewYorkPhotoContest
Step 2: Click on Enter Today
Step 3: Enter your Email
Step 4: Enter First Name
Step 5: Enter Last Name
Step 6: Enter Address
Step 7: Enter City
Step 8: Enter State / Province
Step 9: Enter Zip / Postal Code
Step 10: Enter Phone Number
Step 11: Enter State Park Name
Step 12: Upload Photo
Step 13: Enter Photo Title
Step 14: Enter Description
Step 15: Select Category
Step 16: Select Photo
Step 17: Click on Submit
How to Submit Photos?
**Entries must be submitted by the original creator.
**Submit photos in JPEG format.
**Try to ensure that the photo is 3 mb or larger with high resolution (300 DPI) as the winning photos must work in print.
**There is a limit of ten (10) entries total per individual regardless as to the method of entry.
**Additional entries received from any individual beyond the tenth entry will be void.
**Please allow at least 2-3 business days for moderation before your photo appears on the website.
Eligibility Criteria
This 2022 DECNew York State Park Outdoor Photo Contest 2022 is only open to individuals who
(a) Legal residents of the 50 United States and DC, who are at least 18 years of age and of the age of majority or older in the state of their residence at the time of entry
(b) Photographs must be taken by you and you must have the rights to the photo.
How are the DEC Park Outdoor Photo Contest Judged?
DEC New York State Park Outdoor Photo Contest 2022 Photos will be judged on the following criteria:
(i) originality,
(ii) artistic composition,
(iii) technical quality,
(iv) whether the photograph showcases the best of New York State Parks camping and outdoor activities.
Prizes of DEC Park Outdoor Photo Contest
The Prizes of New York State Park Outdoor Photo Contest 2022 are given below,
The six submission categories are:
**Camping Life
**Seasonal Spectacular
**Action & Adventure
**Hiking
**Views & Vistas
**Making Memories
Prize packages include a grand prize of a $1,000 REI gift card, one 4-person tent, a 2023 Empire Pass, and a $250 NY camping gift card; and six individual category winners will each receive $250 REI gift card, a 2023 Empire Pass, and a $100 NY camping gift card. The winning images will be featured in the 2023 New York State Camping Guide and together with other entries will be used in statewide promotions on social media, websites and in print publications, and highlighted through seasonal marketing campaigns.
Notification : https://www.usastatus.org//uploads/pdf2022/38-note.pdf
What Not to Do in DEC Owned Parklands Photo Contest?
The Not to Do in New York State Park Outdoor Photo Contest 2022 are given below,
**Do not alter or manipulate photos except for cropping, red eye removal and/or adjustment of contrast and brightness.
** However, photographic techniques such as HDR, light-painting and long exposures are allowed.
**Photographs with any watermarks, writing or symbols of any kind will be disqualified.
**Don’t break any laws or rules.
**Don’t do anything unsafe.
**Don’t photograph anything that is inappropriate, indecent or obscene.
What are the Important date of DEC Park Outdoor Photo Contest?
The Important date of DEC New York State Park Outdoor Photo Contest 2022 are given below,
The Phase Starts at 12:00 a.m. ET Ends at 11:59 p.m. ET
Submission Phase: 15th June, 2022 to 15th October, 2022
Judging Phase: 16th October, 2022 to 31st December, 2022