Indiana, Naturally: A Photography Competition

Indiana, Naturally is a nature photography competition sponsored by The Nature Conservancy/Indiana and the Arts Council of Indianapolis. The competition is open to professional and amateur photographers regardless of residence or citizenship. Photographers must be age 13 or older. Applicants under age 18 must have a parent or legal guardian co-sign the application form.

Photographers may submit 1-12 digital images. All submitted artworks must be photographs or photo-based images shot within the past five years (2012-2016), with the photographed location within the State of Indiana. Preference will be given to images of The Nature Conservancy preserves within Indiana. Submissions are organized into three divisions (Adult Professional, Adult Amateur, and Youth) and four categories (Landscape, Plant Life, Wildlife in Natural Habitat, and Artistic). Photographers may submit up to 3 images in each category. Images will be judged on originality, composition, overall impact and artistic merit by a 5-judge panel.

Selected images will be displayed at the Indianapolis International Airport from December 11, 2016 through March 19, 2017. Images selected from the Landscape, Plant Life, and Wildlife categories must be delivered matted and framed (minimum 8" x 10", maximum 24" x 32", with neutral-colored mats and plain silver or black metal/dark wood frames). Artistic category images will be discussed individually with artists regarding presentation. Recognition includes "Best Of" awards for each division and category, a special "Nature Conservancy Award," and a "People's Choice" award via Facebook. No cash prizes are awarded. The photographer retains full copyright to submitted work.