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Wildscapes Photography Competition

Posted on 02/06/09

Leicestershire Councty CouncilCommunity Services

1 June 2009Wildscapes Photography Competition

Be inspired by the natural world and capture a landscape or wildlife image for a prize winning photography competition.

Leicestershire County Councils Historic and Natural Environment Team is inviting entries on the themes of wildlife and landscapes in Leicestershire and Rutland. Photos could be a regular visitor to your garden or local park or, a picture of your favourite scene at dawn or dusk.

There are 4 age categories with prizes for the 1st and 2nd winners of each category. Under 11s, 11-14 years and 15-19s can win 50 and 25 HMV vouchers while those aged 20 and over can win 50 and 25 of Jessops vouchers. Entries can be sent by email, post or dropped off at local libraries.

The competition is one of the events in the Discover like Darwin programme activities to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin and the Find your Talent cultural and creative programme for young people.

Photographs will be displayed on the County Council web site and in local publications and displays.

The closing date for entries is 31st October 2009.

For details of how to enter and a copy of the entry form, email wildscapes@leics.gov.uk, visit www.leics.gov.uk/wildscapes or telephone 0116 267 0003.

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