Annual Amateur Photo Contest

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Grab your camera or cell phone and come out to Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve!

Olivenhain Municipal Water District and its partner, the Escondido Creek Conservancy, launched our Sixteenth Annual Amateur Photo Contest on November 21, 2022. The Reserve is full of wonderful photographic opportunities for photographers of all skill levels.

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 21, 2023 Board of Directors meeting, and are eligible for prizes from our sponsors, including $100 cash from the Escondido Creek Conservancy, San Diego Zoo/Safari Park 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 June to December 2023.

Photos must be received by OMWD by 11:00 p.m. on April 23, 2023. 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 * Required

Last name * Required

Email * Required

Phone * Required
Select category * Required

Water Scenery

Scenic View

Plants

Animals

Youth (age 15 or under)
Title of photo * Required

Trail from which the photo was taken * Required

View EFRR Trail Map
Contest rules * Required
I have read and agree to photo contest rules
Not a professional photographer * Required
I certify that I am NOT a professional photographer as per photo contest rules
Image size requirements * Required
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 * Required
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, HEIC, or similar format.

Select the file to upload * Required
Accepted file types: jpg, Max. file size: 25 MB.
Maximum file size - 25 mega bytes.
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Annual Amateur Photo Contest

Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve

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