Nature is filled with possibilities to delight the photographer and plenty of potential to capture a winning shot! This is the premiss for the photo contest ‘A Force of Nature’ sponsored by Focal Press.
Why enter a photo contest?
Wandering outdoors capturing the visual whims and wonder of nature is by itself a noble and satisfying pastime—but when we share our visions with others we celebrate the symphony of a finite world expressed beautifully in one frozen moment.
Another compelling reason to snap and submit your images in a contest is to exalt the craft. Focal Press are purveyors of the craft, their impressive library of exquisitely illustrated guides embodies the teachings of talented professionals who’s skill, dedication and experience have elevated photography to a fine art. A photo contest allows those of us with a passion for photography to develop a deeper understanding for the craft, to embrace the wisdom of masters and continue to grow as an artist.
Of course there are tangible incentives too…
Grand Jury and People’s Choice winners are rewarded with a copy of the book Digital Nature Photography: The Art and the Science, 2nd Edition + $200 worth of Focal Press books of their choice.
Two Runners Up selected by the guest judge will also receive a copy of the book Digital Nature Photography: The Art and the Science, 2nd Edition plus a Focal Press book of their choice.
About the Judges
John and Barbara Gerlach are founders of Gerlach Nature Photography. They are professional nature photographers. Their pictures have been published in National Wildlife, Sierra, Natural History, Petersen’s Photographic, Ranger Rick, Birder’s World, Michigan Natural Resources, Audubon, Outdoor Photographer, and Popular Photography, as well as in books published by National Geographic Society, Sierra Club, Kodak, and wrote Focal’s own Wildlife Photography,Digital Landscape Photography, and Close Up Photography in Nature. http://gerlachnaturephoto.com
About the Book
Identifying a beautiful image in nature is easy, but capturing it is often challenging. To truly seize the essence of a photograph shot out of the studio and in the world requires an artistic eye and impeccable set of photographic techniques. John and Barbara Gerlach have been teaching photographers how to master the craft of photographing nature and the outdoors through their workshops and best-selling books for more than twenty years. Now, equipped with brand new images to share and skills to teach, this celebrated photo team is sharing their latest lessons in the second edition of Digital Nature Photography. http://www.focalpress.com/books/details/9780415742429
About the Publishers
Focal Press has been a leading publisher of Media Technology books for over 75 years. We provide essential resources for professionals and students in many areas including: audio, film and digital video production, photography and digital imaging, animation, broadcast, theatre and web design. We are committed to publishing high quality books filled with practical hands-on information, dealing with cutting-edge and converging technologies from the experts in the field. http://masteringphoto.com
Deadline Details
Snap and Submit your best shot showing the force of nature before June 30th, 2015 at: http://www.viewbug.com/contests/a-force-of-nature-photo-contest-by-focal-press
