2012 Photography Contest

Posted on Feb 6th, 2012 | Comments Off home title

Take Your Best Shot; Friends of the Topeka Zoo’s 2nd Annual Photography Contest

TOPEKA, KS - From wild animals to colorful landscaping, the Topeka Zoo is a photographer’s paradise and the Friends of the Topeka Zoo’s annual photography contest is the perfect opportunity for the community to showcase their talents.

The “Take Your Best Shot” photo contest officially began on February 1, 2012. Entries will be accepted through August 1, 2012 at the Friends of the Topeka Zoo office located at 635 SW Gage Blvd. Community members of all ages are encouraged to participate. The photo categories include:

Animal Action Shot
Animal Portrait
Animal Group Photo
Horticulture/Landscape
Black and White
There will be a special category for photographs submitted by entrants under the age of 18

A panel of professional judges will review all entires based on originality, print quality, composition and image impact. All eligible entries will be displayed at the Topeka Zoo on September 1-3. All photos will become property of the Friends of the Topeka Zoo and will not be returned.

Awards will be presented for Grand Prize, Directors Choice, Mayors Choice and Staff Choice. All contestents will be receive a coupon good for one free visit during the photo exhibition. Winning entries will be published in the winter edition of Zooreka Magazine and the grand prize winner will recieve: