Friends of the Upper Mississippi River Refuges (FUMRR)

11th Annual Photo Contest 

Deadline: December 5, 2008 

CONTEST RULES: 

1.  All photos must be taken on the Upper Mississippi River, Driftless Area, or Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuges. Photos not meeting this rule will be disqualified.   

2. No computer composites accepted.  Photographs must be the original work of the person submitting. 

3. Entry photos shall be 8” x 10” and matted to the size of 11” x 14” using either a black or white mat.  

4. No glass frames allowed. 

5. You are allowed to enter THREE photos per person for EACH category. 

6. Completed entry forms must be attached to the back of each photo.  Each entry must include a title for the photo. 

7.  If photos are digital please provide a CD in addition to the entry photo. 

CATEGORIES: 

• Scenic Views of the Refuge 
• Birds of the Refuge 
• Other Wildlife of the Refuge 
• Artistic Photos of the Refuge (Images that don’t fit the other categories but were taken on the Refuge). 

Judging and Exhibition: 

Photos will be judged on three criteria: capturing the spirit of the Refuge; technical quality; and intrinsic beauty.   

Winning photos will become part of a year-long traveling exhibit.  Best of Show will be determined by public voting during these exhibits. 

TO ENTER: 

Labeled entries and signed release form must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. December 5, 2008.  Entries may be dropped off at any Refuge office or mailed to: 

FUMRR  
Room 101 

51 East 4th Street  

Winona, MN 55987 

Awards: 

Awards will be given in each category as follows: 

 1st place: $30.00 

 2nd place: $20.00 

 3rd place: $10.00

 Best of show - $200.00  

Use of Photos: 

Friends of the Upper Mississippi River Refuges (FUMRR) and the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge have the right to publish the winning photographs for educational, informational, and promotional purposes.  

Entry Form  

Maximum of three photos per category. Copy as needed, place on each photo entered. 

Photo Title:_______________________ 

Name:___________________________

 Address:_________________________

_________________________________

 Telephone:________________________

 Where photo was taken:_____________ 

__________________________________

 Category:_________________________

 Questions: 

Ed Lagace 

(507) 494-6236  

Ed_Lagace@fws.gov 

* Copyright Release Form: 

I hereby grant permission to the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge (Service) and to Friends of the Upper Mississippi River Refuges (FUMMR) to reproduce my photographs in official Service and FUMRR publications and signs for educational, informational and promotional purposes.  The photographs shall be credited to the photographer by the legend: © ‘Photographer Name’ 

I do hereby release Service and FUMRR from any and all claims related to the display of my photographs submitted herewith, including but not limited to, claims which may result from the loss or damage to those photographs. 

Name:_____________________________ 

(please print) 

Address:____________________________ 

___________________________________ 

Phone: _______________ Date: _________ 

Signature: __________________________