News Release

Obed WSR Annual Photo Contest Deadline July 30

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NPS/Mark Leckington

News Release Date: July 23, 2021

Contact: Christopher Derman, 423-569-9778

The deadline for submitting entries into the 2021 Obed photo contest is 4:30 PM (ET) on Saturday, July 30, 2021.

Images may show wildlife, plant life, natural landscapes, historic areas, weather, or people interacting with nature within the boundaries of Obed Wild and Scenic River. All photographs should accurately reflect the subject matter and the scene as it appeared.

Photographs may be submitted into one of following categories:

1. Dark Skies – Photographs that show a view of the night sky
2. Flora & Fauna -- Animals in their natural habitat, including close-ups of invertebrates, or plants in their natural habitat, including close-ups of flowers, fungi, lichen, and algae
3. Youth -- Entries in any category by photographers under 17 years of age
4. Tennessee Landscapes -- Expansive and dramatic views of the land and its features within the Tennessee park boundaries.
5. Recreation – Photographs of people participating in recreational activities

Entries will be judged on technical excellence, originality, creativity, visual impact, and artistic merit. Judges’ decisions are final. Selected images will be printed for an exhibition at Obed Visitor Center on Friday, August 27. Selected images may also be displayed on the internet and other venues.

The contest is open to all photographers, except National Park Service employees and their immediate families and household members. Each person may only submit three photos into the competition. All photos must be in a digital format. Each entry must be accompanied by a completed entry form with all information clearly filled out. Entry forms may be downloaded from https://www.nps.gov/obed/learn/photosmultimedia/obed-photo-contest.htm.

Entries may be emailed to [e-mail], hand-delivered, or by mail to the visitor center:
PO Box 429
Wartburg, TN 37887
Attn: Photo Exhibit

All entries must be received by 4:30 PM (ET) on Saturday, July 30.