Lowell Photo Contest

Deadline : 31st January 2010

The contest runs from September 26th, 2009 to January 31st, 2010 – both teens and adults can enter up to three photographs taken any time in 2009. Prizes include public exhibition in a Park gallery, nationwide National Park Passes, a behind-the-scenes tour with a Park Ranger, an invitation to a special photography event at the Park, and official recognition from the National Park Service.

Use your camera and capture the essence of the City of Lowell, the heritage within the National Park, or the character of the Historic District.

How To Enter

* Submit up to 3 photos (taken in 2009) of any natural, historical, or cultural subject found anywhere on this map. Judges are looking for images that draw attention to the "essence" of Lowell and/or celebrates Lowell's heritage.
* Email photo(s) and entry form to lowell_photo@nps.gov. Photos containing people requires submission of a photo release form for each person via fax/mail.

Contest Overview (Read complete rules before entering.)

* A panel of judges will evaluate photos based on originality, artistic composition, photographic technique, and technical execution.
* Minor digital enhancement is permitted, but significantly modified or unnatural looking images will be disqualified.
* Photo Requirements : JPEG format, minimum 3 megapixel resolution (1600 x 1200), maximum 3.2MB file size per image.
* All entrants grant non-exclusive, royalty-free license to Lowell National Historical Park/NPS for the future use or modification of entries. If an entrant's image is not a finalist/winner the entrant may elect to "Opt-Out" of this license condition on the official contest form. Regardless, all entrants retain ownership and copyright of their images and are not restricted in their future use.

Prize Information

* Participants fall into either teen (age 12-17) or adult (age 18+) categories. Three winners selected in each age category. 1 Grand Prize winner selected for entire contest .
* All participants will receive official certificates from the National Park Service recognizing them for their work and participation.
* Winners will receive assorted prizes including nationwide National Park Passes, a behind-the-scenes Ranger tour of the Park. Complete list TBD.
* Winners/finalists will have their work publicly displayed in a Park exhibit/gallery in Spring 2010 and will be featured on the Lowell National Historical Park website.
* Winners/finalists will be invited to the Park to attend a special opening photography event in Spring 2010.

Additional Questions

* Email : lowell_photo@nps.gov
* Phone : Jonathan Parker, (978) 970-5048

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