Posted: April 3, 2008
For more information
Wilfred Korth, Chief Ranger, 361-575-6366 or email
COLETO CREEK - The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Coleto Creek Park staff is accepting entries for its Sixth Annual Photo Contest. "This is a wonderful opportunity for photographers to send us pictures they have taken of the Coleto Creek Park or Reservoir," said GBRA chief ranger Wilfred Korth. "Winning entries may be used in GBRA-Coleto Creek brochures, news releases, or displays at travel and boat shows."
According to Korth, the contest has been an excellent way to update the park's photo library so that it reflects the park and reservoir as they appear today. Last year's contest brought in many entries showing the diverse recreational opportunities available at Coleto Creek.
Contest rules are:
- Photos may be black/white or color prints from these five categories:
people/recreation activities, mammals, reptiles/amphibians, birds/insects, or landscapes all taken at the Coleto Creek Park and Reservoir.
- Photos must be at least 5" x 7" and no larger than 11" x 14."
- No framed or altered photos will be accepted. Do not write on any part of the photo.
- Each photo must include a postcard with the entrant's name, address, phone number, email address, where the photo was taken, and the title of the photo.
- There is a limit of two photo entries in each category per person, and a fee of $5 per photo must be submitted with each entry.
Entries should be mailed or dropped off at the Coleto Creek Park Office, 365 Coleto Park Road, Victoria, TX, 77905. The deadline for submissions is noon, Monday, May 23. Photos will be judged on Wednesday, May 25, and the winning entries will be on display at the Coleto Creek Park's Headquarters over the Memorial Day Weekend.
An overall winner will be selected. Winners also will be named in each of the five categories. The overall winner will receive $145 in Coleto Creek Park Bucks and the category winners will each receive $60 in Coleto Creek Park Bucks.
By submitting photos to this contest, all participants grant the GBRA Coleto Creek Park the right to use submitted photos at its discretion and may use photos in park brochures, newsletters, ads, news releases, and other promotional materials. Negatives or digital images of the winning entries must be available upon request. For additional information on this contest, contact the park office at 361-575-6366.
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