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This beautiful contest and show captures the beauty of nature within Lake County through the lenses of amateur photographers.
2012 Contest Information
Click here to download the following contest information forms.
- Amateur Photography Contest Entry Form & Photo ID
- Amateur Photography Contest Entry Information
- Amateur Photography Contest Rules
 The photographs are judged based on content, technical quality, composition, and originality.
Categories
 Lake Metroparks- Lake Erie
- Wildlife
- Landscape/Floral
- Native Ohio Wildlife
- Black & White
- Creative Manipulations
A separate junior division features the work of photographers aged 14 and younger.
Admission
Free admission for all ages!
Directions
Take I-90 to Rt. 306 south for about one mile. Turn left onto Rt. 615. Turn right (east) onto Kirtland-Chardon Road and continue for two miles. Penitentiary Glen Reservation is located on the right (south) side of the road.
 Adult Best in Show:
Fungi by Gary Dell
Junior Best in Show:
Spring into Life by Madeline Kirk
2011 Photography Contest
Winners
2011 Photography Contest
Honorable Mentions
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