Calling all photographers: Grab your gear and head out to the Ogden Nature Center to capture images for the “Picture Perfect Winter Photo Contest.” The deadline for entries is Thursday, February 2nd at 4:30 p.m. and winners will be announced in the L.S. Peery Education Center at 1 p.m., Saturday, February 4th.
Utah has beautiful winters and now, with a bit of fresh snow, it is the perfect time to get out to with your camera (film or digital) to see what you can capture.
The requirements for the contest are as follows:
• Entries must be shot at the Ogden Nature Center during regular hours Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Sundays and major holidays.
• Entrants will be divided into two ages groups: ages 8 - 15 and 16+
• Entry fee of $3 per entry for ages 8 - 15 and an entry fee of $5 per entry for ages 16+
• Entrants may submit photos in two categories (one entry per category):
1- Ogden Nature Center resident animals, including resident birds, reptiles & arachnids in cages and the Nature Center's three wild turkeys.
2- General nature shots, including the Nature Center's deer and other wild critters, in addition to the landscape.
• Photos submitted for judging must be no larger than 8 x 10 inches and mounted on cardboard or foam board (no frames or glass please) with entrants full name, age, phone number, e-mail, street address and entry category on the back of the board.
With frosty trails, winter birds on the braches and vibrant colors in the field, now is a great time to explore the Ogden Nature Center. We cannot wait to see your amazing photos.
For more information please contact our education director, Stefanie Miller at 801-621-7595 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
