The Land Conservancy of McHenry County opens amateur nature photography contest
The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is accepting photographers for the 2019 Art of the Land Amateur Photography Contest.
The contest is open to photographers who make less than $2,000 from their work each year, and highlights the natural landscapes found throughout the county.
Only original photographs from TLC sites will be accepted for the contest, and each photographer will be assigned a site to shoot.
Photographers may submit up to three photos for $10.
An additional three photos can be submitted by each photographer for $10 more.
Photographs can be mailed or dropped off to TLC's office at 4622 Dean St., Woodstock.
Photographs will be judged and displayed at the 2019 Art of the Land art show and fundraiser Nov. 8-9 at The Starline Factory in Harvard.
A total of eight cash prizes will be given to winners, the first place award being $100.
All entries must be received by Oct. 18, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.
For full contest rules and application, visit www.ConserveMC.org or contact Melissa Grycan at mgrycan@conservemc.org.