18th Annual New Mexico Magazine Photography Contest – until 5 November 2018

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Deadline: 5 November 2018. Founded in 1923, New Mexico Magazine reigns as one of the oldest, most prestigious state magazines in the U.S. The magazine’s photography contests are legendary, challenging amateur photographers to capture our state’s most stunning scenery, interesting people, and extraordinary events. Categories include People, Landscapes, Animals, the New Mexico Experience, Mobile, and New Mexico State Parks.

Images are judged on originality, technical excellence, composition, overall impact and artistic merit. All photographs should accurately reflect the subject matter and the scene as it appeared. With the exception of the Mobile Category, photos that have been digitally altered beyond standard optimization (cropping, spotting for dust, reasonable adjustments to exposure, color and contrast, etc.) will be disqualified.

Prizes:

New Mexico Magazine and the Contest’s co-sponsors, New Mexico State Parks and the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops, will award the following prizes.

All award winners will receive mention either in the February 2019 issue of New Mexico Magazine and/or at nmmagazine.com.

One (1) Overall grand prize winner will receive:

$1,000 gift certificate from Santa Fe Photographic Workshops (Valued at $1,000 USD)
A 1-year subscription to New Mexico Magazine (Valued at $25.95)
Total Value: $1,025.95 USD

One (1) First place, one (1) Second place, and one (1) Third place winner in each category will receive:

A 1-year subscription to New Mexico Magazine (Valued at $25.95)
A 2019 New Mexico Magazine wall calendar (Valued at $14.95)
Total Value: $40.90 USD

State Parks Category: Sponsored by New Mexico State Parks, under the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department

One (1) First place winner will receive:

A weekend rental at the Adobe Belle Resort, near Conchas Lake State Park, (2 nights, 3 days, subject to blackout dates and valued at $175 per night plus a $50 cleaning fee) sponsored by the Friends of Conchas Lake State Park
One Annual Camping Permit from NM State Parks (Valued at $180–$225)
A 1-year subscription to New Mexico Magazine (Valued at $25.95)
Total Value: $605.95—$650.95 USD

One (1) Second place winner will receive:

A weekend rental at the Adobe Belle Resort, near Conchas Lake State Park (2 nights, 3 days, subject to blackout dates and valued at $175 per night plus a $50 cleaning fee) sponsored by the Friends of Conchas Lake State Park
One Annual NM State Parks (Valued at $40)
A 1-year subscription to New Mexico Magazine (Valued at $25.95)
Total Value: $465.95 USD

One (1) Third place winner will receive:

Ozark Trail 18 Instant Cabin Tent with Integrated LED Light sponsored by the Friends of Elephant Butte Lake State Park (Valued at $179)
One Annual Day Use Pass from NM State Parks (Valued at $40)
A 1-year subscription to New Mexico Magazine (Valued at $25.95)
Total Value: $244.95 USD

Contest website: https://www.newmexico.org/nmmagazine/articles/post/2018-new-mexico-magazine-photo-contest/