Annual Amateur Photo Contest
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve’s 19th Annual Amateur Photo Contest
Grab your camera or cell phone and come out to Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve!
Olivenhain Municipal Water District and its partner, Escondido Creek Conservancy, launched our Nineteenth Annual Amateur Photo Contest on November 22, 2025. EFRR offers wonderful photography opportunities for photographers of all skill levels. Over the years, contest submissions have highlighted EFRR’s plants, wildlife, and landscapes.
Winners will be selected from the categories of Water Scenery, Scenic View, Plants, Animals, Youth Photographer (age 15 and under), and People’s Choice; photos will also be selected for the coveted Best in Show award.
Winning photographers will be recognized at OMWD’s June 17, 2026 Board of Directors meeting, and are eligible for prizes from our sponsors, including Escondido Creek Conservancy, San Diego Zoo, and California Wolf Center passes, gear from REI, and a 24″ x 36″ canvas print from PC Photo! Select winning submissions will be displayed at the Elfin Forest Interpretive Center Honoring Susan J. Varty from July through December 2026.
Photos must be received by OMWD by 11:00 p.m. on April 22, 2026. There is no fee to enter. Please view the complete contest rules before entering. For more information, contact our rangers via email or by calling 760-632-4212.
To submit your photo entries, complete the contest entry form below.
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