Capture Nature Photography Contest 2024

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Get ready to embark on a photographic adventure as the 2024 edition of the Capture Nature photo contest kicks off in May, 2024! This extraordinary year commemorates the 10th anniversary of our beloved contest hosted right here at Fish Creek Provincial Park.

To celebrate this milestone, we are thrilled to introduce two captivating themes for the upcoming contest:

  • My Park
  • True Colour

True to tradition, there are no constraints or limitations within these themes – only the titles guide your creative journey. So, unleash your imagination, seize your camera, and rediscover the wonders of Fish Creek Provincial Park! Let the magic of your lens capture the essence of these themes in ways that only your unique perspective can unveil. Join us in making the 10th anniversary of Capture Nature an unforgettable celebration of creativity and nature’s splendor.

The submissions period for your photographs opens on May 1, 2024 and runs until July 31 of the same year.
You can start taking pictures any time now!

All submissions must be images taken in Fish Creek Provincial Park.

The registration opens on May 1, 2024
$25 registration fee for adults, free for youth 17 years of age or under!

The Registration Outline
The registration starts from May 1 to July 31, 2024. You can register at any point throughout the contest. The public will be able to vote for their favourite photos through our on-line gallery. (Check out the Online Gallery 2023.) Voting will be open from May 1 until August 15 at midnight, and we’ll announce the contest winners on September 3, 2024.

We will have two each winners for adult and youth: one each will be awarded for the highest public on-line votes and our Friends’ volunteer Juror favourites. Winners will receive amazing prizes. Here is the sample of prizes from 2023.

Adult Prizes: The Apothecary in Inglewood gift card, A tripod Optex TP160 ($140 value) from London Drugs, Friends of Fish Creek Birding Course Registration,

Youth Prizes: Two-hour private photography class with RMB Photography ($150 value), – A small flexible tripod (Joby Gurillapod 1K) valued at $85 from London Drugs, Friends of Fish Creek Buff and Mug

We are working hard to find sponsors for 2024. We will update once determined, so stay tuned!

Would you like to be a sponsor? Please email to kumiko@friendsoffishcreek.org 

 

Thank you to everyone who took part in Capture Nature 2023!

In 2023, a total of 54 photos were submitted for the ultra-challenging themes: Winter Wonderland, The Element, and As Above So Below.

You can view all the photos on the Online Gallery.

For the Public vote category, an Adult and Youth prize has been awarded to the best overall photo. However, please note that we do not have a winner for the Juror vote in the Youth category. Congratulations to this year’s winners in the other categories!

Capture Nature Photo Contest 2023 Winning Photos

Vast Expanse of Sun, Wind and Flora - Cathy.Brodner

Adult, Juror Vote Category -The Elements – Cathy.Brodner – Bankside – Vast Expanse of Sun, Wind and Flora

Beavers - Tony.LePrieur

Adult, Public Vote Category – As Above So Below – Tony.LePrieur – Votiers Flats – Beavers (adult and juvenile)

Rainy Forest - Kamran.Shukoor

Youth, Public Vote Category -The Elements – Kamran.Shukoor – Bebo Grove-Rainy Forest

 

This contest challenged participants to submit their best photos that fit within three exciting themes in 2023: As Above So Below, The Elements and Winter Wonderland. It’s always interesting to see how the themes are interpreted, and we enjoy the opportunity to encourage people to experience Fish Creek from their own creative perspective. We are grateful to have so many stunning photos to add to our ever-growing library of park-related photos; if you took part, keep an eye on our social media, website, newsletters and other publications, and you might just see one of your photos being shared with our community!

Take a look and view all of 2023 photos submissions via the online gallery.

Many thanks to the 2023 Capture Nature sponsors, who generously supported this fun competition by donating prize packages: The Apothecary in Inglewood, RMB Photography, and London Drugs. Special thanks to the volunteers who effortlessly coordinated the program and who once again led another spirited round of voting.

 

Apothecary                      RMB                   

 


 Would you like to be a sponsor for this unique program? We are actively seeking sponsors for 2024. Please email to Kumiko Kamiike, Visitor Services Coordinator, at kumiko@friendsoffishcreek.org