Annual Amateur Photo Contest

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Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve’s 19^th 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.

"*" indicates required fields

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Select category *

Water Scenery

Scenic View

Plants

Animals

Youth (age 15 or under)

Title of photo *

Trail from which the photo was taken *

View EFRR Trail Map

Contest rules *

I have read and agree to photo contest rules

Not a professional photographer *

I certify that I am NOT a professional photographer as per photo contest rules

Image size requirements *

My image is over 2 MB and under 25 MB

(If the file size is too small, it will not be considered.)

Photo taken within reserve *

This image was taken within or with the Reserve as the subject

Please attach ONLY ONE Photograph for the category you've selected above. To submit additional photographs, please fill out the form and submit again. You may submit up to four (4) entries total. Photo should be in jpg, or similar format.

Select the file to upload *

Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, Max. file size: 25 MB.

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