By: Patrick Troyer, Paulding SWCD
Frank Lloyd Wright puts it best when he says “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.”. Wright’s saying inspires us to believe in the healing and relaxing power that nature provides to all of us and how it can be a little escape from the world. Many are also familiar with 20th Century Environmentalist Aldo Leopold. Leopold cherished the value of the land and spent large amounts of time journaling, sketching, and observing the beautiful sights of nature that he encountered. Leopold inspires us all to be good stewards of the land while also taking time to relax and enjoy the beauty that nature has to offer us. Since Aldo Leopold’s time, technology has changed greatly and we now have even more tools to capture this beauty.
Are you like Leopold and enjoy taking a stroll through nature and love capturing every amazing sight? Then do we have a contest for you! The Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District would like to announce the return of our popular photo contest running now through June 1st, 2019. This contest is open to all residents of Paulding County and each resident may submit up to three (3) photos for the contest.
All photos must be taken within the boundaries of Paulding County between October 1st, 2018 and June 1st, 2019. Photos will then be judged during the 2019 Paulding County fair in June with public voting at our booth. Prizes will be given for first and second place winners!
Below are the guidelines for the 2018-2019 contest:
• Photos must be 8×10 in size and may not be framed or matted. The photo should be in a clear sheet protector
• Photos can be either black/white or color. Choose what you think looks the best!
• Age divisions will be Under 18 and Over 18
• Please attach a note card to the photo with the following information: Name, Address, Phone Number, Age Division, and Date/Location photo was taken
• Photos will not be returned upon completion of contest
• Paulding SWCD reserves the right to use all photographs in publications or for promotional purposes
Nature is truly amazing so why not get out to enjoy it and snap an amazing picture to capture the moment? Perhaps you can snatch a picture of a snowy winter morning, some wildlife out and about, or the first sign of spring. With wildlife, be sure not to get too close but zoom in and capture the detail you are looking for. Your animal subject will likely run, swim, slither, or fly away as you approach it!
Grab your camera and your love for nature and we look forward to seeing your amazing pictures! Again, photos may be taken anywhere in Paulding County that you feel is breathtaking and feel others would enjoy seeing. Go for a stroll around the neighborhood, your local park, or maybe even the Black Swamp Nature Center where there is always something amazing to take a picture of!
All entries will be due to the Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District office no later than Monday, June 3, 2019 by 4:30pm. Photos may be dropped off or mailed to: 900 Fairground Drive Suite B, Paulding, OH 45879. For any questions or more information, please contact Patrick Troyer at patrick.troyer@pauldingswcd.org or 419-399-4771. Keep up to date on our photo contest by liking our Facebook page “Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District”!
