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# Friends of Prince William Forest Park

# Photography Show/Contest

## Sponsored by Friends of Prince William Forest Park

The Friends of Prince William Forest Park is pleased to announce the
2009 Friends of Prince William Forest Park Photography Show/Contest. The
winning photograph has traditionally been featured on the Prince William
Forest Park Annual Pass along with the name of the photographer.

**[First Prize]{.underline}**: (1) Your photograph framed with a 2009
Prince William Forest Park Annual Pass, (2) a 2009 Prince William Forest
Park Annual Pass, (3) your choice of one item valued at \$25 or less
from the Prince William Forest Park bookstore.

**[Second Prize]{.underline}:** Your choice of one item valued at \$15
or less from the park bookstore.

**[Third Prize]{.underline}:** Your choice of one item valued at \$10 or
less from the park bookstore.

All three winners will receive a free one year Friends of Prince William
Forest Park membership, and the images will be reproduced in the park's
e-newsletter with credit to the photographer. Images will also be
displayed in the visitor center October 18^th^-November 2^nd^ 2008.

**[Rules]{.underline}**:

(1) All photographs must be taken within the boundary of Prince William
    Forest Park. The theme for this year's contest is wildlife within
    the park. Submitted photographs should include wildlife found within
    Prince William Forest Park.

(2) Photographs must be submitted by the actual photographer.

(3) Photographs must be submitted in an 11" x 14" white mat with an 8" x
    10" opening.

(4) Photographs can be color or black and white and must not be
    modified.

(5) Digital photographs must have a resolution of at least 300 dpi.

(6) Entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2008.

(7) Employees of Prince William Forest Park and their families are not
    eligible to participate.

(8) The winner gives permission for usage rights of the winning
    photograph to the National Park Service. Winner retains rights to
    the winning photograph, other than usage by the National Park
    Service.

(9) The winner must provide the original negative or, in the case of a
    digital photograph, an electronic copy of the picture file, so copy
    can be made for use by the National Park Service.

(10) The Friends of Prince William Forest Park will retain the winning
     photograph for framing. Contestants may include a self-addressed
     stamped envelope for return of their photograph or may pick up the
     photographs in person at the park visitor center between November 2
     and November 12. Please bring photo identification such as a
     driver's license.

(11) The entry form must be affixed to the back of the photograph for
     identification purposes.

(12) Do not include your name on the front of the entry.

(13) The Friends of Prince William Forest Park reserves the right to
     disqualify any entry it deems inappropriate.

(14) The National Park Service reserves the right not to use any of the
     photographs submitted on the pass.

(15) Completed Usage Statement must be included with each contest entry.

Submit entries to: Friends of Prince William Forest Park Photo Contest,

By mail: 5429 Mapledale Plaza, PMB #105, Woodbridge, VA 22193

> or pictures may be hand delivered to the Prince William Forest Park
> Visitor Center from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm before October 17, 2008

For more information please contact President Mike Walker at
571-283-1893.

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## Prince William Forest Park Photography Contest Entry Form

**(Please Type or Print)**

Name:

Address:

Phone Number:

Email (optional):

If chosen as the winner, I understand that the National Park Service has
the rights for official usage of my winning photograph; that I must
supply the original negative or a digital file; and that I will be
required to sign affidavits as to my eligibility, usage of the
photograph and publicity release.

By signing below I also affirm that I have read and will abide by the
contest rules as stated.

Signature Date

Parent signature if photographer under age 18 Date

Photograph description/location Approximate date of photograph

Submit entries to: Friends of Prince William Forest Park Photo Contest,

By mail: 5429 Mapledale Plaza, PMB #105, Woodbridge, VA 22193

> or pictures may be hand delivered to the Prince William Forest Park
> Visitor Center from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm before October 17, 2008

For more information please contact President Mike Walker at
571-283-1893.