Funkygeyserman's First Annual Geyser Photo Contest!!
Hello all you geyser and Yellowstone fanatics!! Here is an opportunity for you to participate in a bit of Yellowstone history. In association with the Wyoming Companion, I am hosting a geyser photo contest this summer!! Below are the rules and regulations. You will also find info as to where and when to send your photos. Bust out those cameras and take some great photos!! I am looking forward to seeing them!!
Prizes!!
First Place: A one year "membership" with the Geyser Observation and Study Association!
Second Place: A copy of T. S. Bryan's The Geysers of Yellowstone
Third Prize: Lunch on me at the Lower Hamilton Store!
Prizes are only being given out in the geyser photo contest and the money for the prizes is coming directly from my pocket!
Rules and stuff:
The object of this contest is to take the best, most creative, and original photo of a thermal feature in Yellowstone. This includes geysers, hot springs, mud pots, and fumaroles
All photos must be taken from a legal viewing positions. If it is obvious that the photo was taken from a position that would be considered illegal by the National Park Service, it will be disqualified
You may enter as many photos as you like, but you only have one chance to win.
Photos will be judged by the staff of the Wyoming Companion and FGM Productions. Anyone related to or closely involved with a member of the staff will not be allowed to enter.
Mail it to Matthew McLean - P. O. Box 141084 - Cincinnati, OH 45250
Mail it to Matthew McLean -
P. O. Box 2534 -
Old Faithful Station -
Yellowstone NP, WY 82190 (After June 20th)
Use the entry form at the following link changing the address information and the heading if it is being used for the geyser photo contest: Photo Contest Entry Form
All entries must be recieved by October 1st, 2000
Please try and send in photos taken in 2000 only. I know it would be hard for me to tell if they are or are not from this year, but I am gonna have to trust you on this one!!
As many photos as possible will be displayed. With the three winners being featured.
Details on photo returns can be found on the entry form.
The rules are subject to change as it is deemed necessary. Any changes will not be drastic and would only be made to increase the fairness of the contest. Any entrants will be notified of the changes and allowed to voice their opinion on the changes. These opinions will be taken into consideration before further changes are made. Thanks for your patience and understanding!!
