The Friends of Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge are accepting submissions for their annual photo contest until September 15.
This is the ninth year of the contest, which is open to all amateur photographers who have taken photos at the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge since September 15, 2013.
Submissions are categorized as either “wildlife” or “scenery” and are separated into youth, under 16, and adult divisions. Each contestant can submit two photos in each category.
Andrea Dunstan, who works at the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge, said there have not been many submissions thus far. She noted that this is typical of years past and said that she expects more submissions in the next week. The organization is hoping more youth will submit photos this year.
The photo contest serves as a way to highlight both the beauty of the refuge and the talents of its visitors.
“I think it brings appreciation for the refuge,” Dunstan said. “They can be out there shooting in nature, away from people.”
Contest winners will be awarded cash prizes and the winning photos will be on display in the refuge’s visitors center. In years past, the photos have been sent on traveling exhibits. It is unknown if that will happen again this year, at this point.
Rules and submission instructions available online at friends-of-noxubee-refuge.org/
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