Contest seeks best historic architecture photos

Submitted by McHenry County Historic Preservation Commission

McHenry County Historic Preservation Commission will hold a photo contest with the theme “Documenting Historic or Vintage Architecture in McHenry County.”

This contest is open to McHenry County residents ages 18 or older. There’s no entry fee.

Photo should show the entire building, a structure on the property or an aspect of the building with historical or vintage interest.

Photo can be black and white or color. Any photo editing should be limited and restricted to lighting or color correction; no decorative filters added.

The size of photograph should be no bigger than 8 by 10 inches. You must securely attach the following information to the back of your submission: full name, address of property, phone number and/or email address and a brief description or not more than 50 words of the photo content.

You may also submit your entry online by sending a jpeg file of not more than 4 MB to smfoley@co.mchenry.il.us. The subject line should read “MCHPC Photo Contest.” Include a brief description of not more than 50 words of the photo content. If you are a finalist, you will be asked to provide a hard copy of your photograph submitted.

Entries must be received by Wednesday, April 25.

Judging will be done by the Commissioners of the McHenry County Historic Preservation Commission and their decision will be final. Finalists will be displayed at the McHenry County Courthouse Annex during May, National Historic Preservation Month.

Entries will be judged on content, composition and overall appeal.

Prizes will be awarded; first prize $75, second prize $50 and third prize $25.

By submitting your photograph, you hereby agree to grant the McHenry County Historic Preservation Commission a permanent nonexclusive license to reproduce and publish the photograph(s) in any medium and any quantities. You certify that: this photo is your own work, and you own the property or have permission and a signed release to submit your photo of the property from the owner of the property. Any and all releases are the responsibility of the photographer. You also certify that you have read and agreed to all rules and conditions of this contest. If you have any questions, contact Commissioner Trisha Doornbosch at trishadstudio@aol.com or (815) 923-2596.