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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 09-06-2012 - 4a ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: September 6, 2012 Action Agenda Item No. 4-a SUBJECT: "The Nature of Orange" Photography Contest DEPARTMENT: DEAPR PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACTS: Winning Photos David Stancil, 245-2510 Contest Brochure Rich Shaw, 245-2510 Beverly Shuford, 245-2510 PURPOSE: To recognize the winners and thank all participants of "The Nature of Orange" 2012 Photography Contest. BACKGROUND: The Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation (DEAPR) completed its inaugural "The Nature of Orange" Photography Contest in May 2012. The contest was advertised from fall 2011 through spring 2012 via the Orange County DEAPR website, advisory boards, local newspapers, and the DEAPR Winter Program Guide. The goal of the contest was to inspire exploration, celebration and appreciation of Orange County's diverse landscapes and outdoor experiences. Photographers of all ages documented the beauty of the County's wildlife, waterways, natural resources, and people connecting to the environment. A total of 66 photographs were submitted and, of these photographs first, second and third place winners were chosen from the Youth and Adult divisions by a panel of three judges. Winners received a congratulatory letter, certificate, and a small monetary award. The photographs will be displayed at the Orange County Public Library, Visitors Center, and John M. Link, Jr. Government Services Center. In addition, winning photographs are displayed on the Orange County DEAPR website and all 66 entries are featured on the Orange County DEAPR Facebook and Flicker page at: http://www.co.orange.nc.us/deapr/photographycontestwinners.asp The winners are as follows: YOUTH: 1st Place — Kirby Lau; 2nd Place — Delaney Morley; 3rd Place — Kirby Lau ADULT: 1st Place — Richard Robinson; 2nd Place — Lisa Tate; 3rd Place — Steve Cook FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with recognizing the contest winners and thanking all the participants. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board congratulate the contest winners and thank all those who participated in the photo contest. "The Nature of Orange" Photography Contest 2012 2•gv .-‘4•-•ei fi��- V� �. 11 •.) to ll - - +@. ,", �n1 ,r ,. , s- FE Ws ` j -_ *. 5 1st Place—Adult Division "Few's Ford"by Richard Robinson >, 2nd Place—Adult Division j, "Early Morn' Swing"by Lisa ol f + 11/1 / a,; 11 / III. , Al, / aim r au Gid4 sc 3rd Place—Adult Division 1 Place—Youth Division "Butterfly Blues"by Kirby Lau "Yard Critter"by Steve Cook i1A;kiA/ . i 1 1 vii - ?:' I f r Ilppl °r ' +�+ 'z�ja %tier m pain,IIIIIl 2nd Place—Youth Division 3rd Place—Youth Division "My Home Road" by Delaney Morley "My Paintbrush" by Kirby Lau 3 Contest Rules: �� The Department of Environment, , ORANGE COUNTY ` Agriculture, Parks& Recreation DEPARTMENT OF ' � f Vi ' ENVIRONMENT, AGRICULTURE, - (DEAPR)works to conserve and manage the PARKS & RECREATION natural and cultural resources of Orange County. _ Included within this"green infrastructure"are �� natural areas and nature preserves,open spaces, "The Nature of Orange" I) Photographs should feature Orange County Photography Contest wildlife, natural resources, landscapes, or parks and recreation facilities,water resources, people enjoying the parks and other out- door environments. and agricultural and cultural resource lands. Con- = — Con- 2) All photos must be taken in a natural set- sistentwith the strong environmental ethic of the tin g (no staged photos). community, DEAPR also strives to bring environ- 3) Limited to photos taken in Orange County, Entry :ea- dline: May 18, 2012 NC. mental education, recreation,athletics and other 4) Orange County employees are eligible with programs to residents of the County-with a goal fit, �� ,� � �� the exception of DEAPR staff. Contest t 3 of promoting cultural, physical and natural stew- F judges are ineligible.; ardship and well being. 5) Entries per person: Maximum of five (5) ` total photos. Complete and submit a Contest Entry Form each photo entered found undery "Breaking News at http:// = 4 _ www.co.orange.nc.us/deapr/ 7) Photo(s) must be mounted and suitable for . 1' display. The photos (excluding mounting) �+ t � � Department of Environment , must be at least 8"x10". Agriculture,Parks Recreation a - - 1 8) Each photo must be accompanied by an �� - - electronic version of the photograph, either 306-A Revere Rd.ema iled, CD or DVD. Limit file formats Hillsborough, NC 27278 to .gif and .jpg files (identifiable by their y extensions), with a width of 500 pixels. Phone:919-245-2510 9) DEADLINE TO ENTER: May 18, 2012. Sub- Fax:919-644-3351 mit to: Orange County DEAPR, http://www.co.orange.nc.us/deapr/ 919-245-2510 306-A Revere Road, E-mail:bshuford @co.orange.nc.us http://www.co.orange.nc.us/deapr/ Hillsborough, NC 27278. "The Nature of Orange" � _ � Sponsors 4 Photography Contest - ,_ \ • Orange County Department of Environment, 'AtiAlk Agriculture, Parks and Recreation The Department of Environment, Agriculture, :7;7; 774e A i7774, Parks and Recreation (DEAPR) is proud to • Orange County Commission for the present its inaugural Nature Photography Con- � Environment test. The goal is to inspire exploration, cele- b ration and appreciation of Orange County's • Orange County Cooperative Extension /4-H diverse landscapes and outdoor experiences. Owner/Use Rights: Through photography we want you to docu- Contestants retain the copyright to their photo- ment the beauty of our wildlife, waterways, graphs, and all rights thereto, except as follows. • Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Orange County and DEAPR shall have the right natural resources, and people connecting with to use the likeness, name, and/or images photo- � \ ' ' _ = their environment. �� graphed by contestants in any and all publica- - �ti �7 Deadline: All entries must be received tions, including web site entries without com- -— _ pensation in perpetuity. by May 18, 2012 P Photos will be credited to the contestant named Age Divisions: ,\ in the entry form. Descriptions or titles, if any, 1 • Youth (age 18 � and younger) \\ used with the photos are in DEAPR's sole dis- • Adult �� cretion (see Photo Release and Agreement on the required Entry Form under "Breaking News" Photographs " `'' at; http://www.co.orange.nc.us/deapr/ � should feature: \` ° Orange County wildlife, natural resources, Judging Criteria: - ,_ _ - - - ' � landscapes, or people enjoying the parks and Relevan to Featured To ics Is the hoto an obvious ti �_� ' Relevancy p p outdoor environments. illustration of the focus of the contest. How to Submit Your Photo: Composition/Arrangement-Are the objects in the See the Contest Rules on the reverse page. photo arranged in a meaningful,pleasing manner or are they"haphazard"? Did the photographer use the best angle or otherwise interesting perspective? Prizes: $100 First, $75 Second, and $50 Third Place cash prizes will be awarded for photos in Focus/Sharpness-Is the object of the photo in focus?