CONTEST: It’s time to start looking for some photogenic … litter?
The Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter Photo Contest, a program of the Pennsylvania Resources Council, is an annual statewide photography contest rewarding amateur photographers who snap unusual or eye-catching images of litter across the Commonwealth.
The purpose is not to glorify litter, but to bring awareness to how litter threatens public health and safety, scenic beauty, property values, the environment and wildlife.
Entries will be judged on six criteria; 1. anti-litter message, 2. originality, 3. photographic technique, 4. quality of photo, 5. originality of title and 6. severity of the litter.
Prizes: A top prize of $500 will be awarded in each of two categories: adult and student (through Grade 12). Four additional prizes will be awarded with second place winners receiving $250 and third place $100 in each group.
The deadline is Oct. 31.
Here are some of the rules. The photos must be taken in Pennsylvania by residents.
Send entries, limit five per person, no smaller than 4×6 and no larger than 8×10, to the Pennsylvania Resources Council, East Office, 1521 North Providence Road, Media, PA 19063.
High resolution digital submissions may be sent to lensonlitter@prc.org, or entered via the online entry form found at https://prc.org/what-we-do/lens-on-litter-contest/
All entries must include the entrant’s name, address, email address, phone number, title given to the photo, location of the litter site and how you learned of the contest.
For student submissions, age, grade and school name must also be provided. Photos submitted without all the above will be disqualified! Photos will not be returned and may be used by PRC at their discretion.
