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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 11-05-2013 - 4c1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: November 5, 2013 Action Agenda Item No. 4 -c SUBJECT: "The Nature of Orange" Photography Contest DEPARTMENT: DEAPR PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACTS: 1) Winning Photos David Stancil, 245 -2510 2) Contest Brochure Rich Shaw, 245 -2510 Beth Young, 245 -2518 PURPOSE: To recognize the winners and thank all participants of "The Nature of Orange" 2013 Photography Contest. BACKGROUND: The Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation ( DEAPR) completed its annual "The Nature of Orange" Photography Contest in June 2013. The goal of the contest is to inspire exploration, celebration and appreciation of Orange County's diverse landscapes and outdoor experiences. Photographers help document the beauty and diversity of natural resources, and people connecting to their environment. A total of 74 photographs were submitted in May 2013 — an increase of 15% from the previous year. A panel of judges selected first, second and third place winners from the Youth and Adult divisions. This year's judges were photographers Pat Lloyd, Eric Saunders, and David Hunt. Winners received a congratulatory letter, certificate, and a small monetary award. The photographs will be displayed at the Orange County Historical Museum, Orange County Public Library, Visitors Center, and the John M. Link, Jr. Government Services Center. In addition, winning photographs are displayed on the Orange County DEAPR website under the "breaking news" section http: / /www.orangecountync.gov /deapr/ and on the department's Facebook Page. The 2013 contest winners are as follows: Youth: 1St Place — Kirby Lau; 2nd Place — Kirby Lau; 3rd Place — Katerina Gilfillen Adult: 1St Place — Darren Strickland; 2nd Place — Pringle Teetor; 3rd Place — Statler Gilfillen FINANCIAL IMPACT: None RECOMMENDATION(S): The Interim Manager recommends that the Board congratulate the 2013 photography contest winners, and thank all those who participated in this community event. Attachment 1 2013 Nature of Orange Photography Contest Winners 2 1st Place Adult Dragonfly Darren Strickland 2nd Place Adult— Magnolia View Farms in the Snow Pringle Teetor 3rd Place Adult — Cecropia Moth Statler Gilfillen 2013 Nature of Orange Photography Contest Winners V C .v r 1st Place Youth — Flight Kirby Lau 2nd Place Youth — Summer Showers Kirby Lau tp; 3rd Place Youth —At Eno River Katerina Gilfillen 3 2 Contest Rules: Z Photo by Richard Robinson, 2012 I) Photographs should feature Orange County wildlife, natural resources, landscapes, or people enjoying the parks and other outdoor environments. 2) All photos must be taken in a natural setting (no staged photos). 3) Photos must be taken in Orange County, NC. 4) Orange County employees are eligible with the exception of DEAPR staff. Contest judges are ineligible. 5) Entries per person: Maximum of five (5) total photos. 6) Complete and submit a Contest Entry Form for each photo entered, form found under "Breaking News" at: http: // orangecountync.gov /deapr/ Complete the Orange County Photo Release for any third party appearing in your photos. 7) Photos must be high resolution .gif or Jpg files. Please email photos and forms to bshuford @orangecountync.gov. Photos may also be submitted on a DVD or CD, in the proper format, and mailed or emailed to: Orange County DEAPR, 306 -A Revere Rd., PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278; email - bshufordtC)orangecountync.gov 8) DEADLINE TO ENTER: May 17, 2013. Orange County DEAPR, 306 -A Revere Rd., PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278. Attachment 2 4 The Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, AGRICULTURE, PARKS & (DEAPR) works to conserve and manage the 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" parks and recreation facilities, water resources, Photography Contest and agricultural and cultural resource lands. Con- sistent with the strong environmental ethic of the All Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. community, DEAPR also strives to bring environ- mental education, recreation, athletics and other programs to residents of the County - with a goal of promoting cultural, physical and natural stew- ardship and well being. ORANGE COUNTY Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation Orange County DEAPR 306 -A Revere Rd. PO Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone: 919- 245 -2510 Fax: 919 -644 -3351 http://orangecountync.gov/deapr E -mail: bshuford @orangecountync.gov by Kirby Lou, 2012 919- 245 -2510 http:/ /orangecountync.gov /deapr/ "The Nature of Orange" Photography Contest The Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation (DEAPR) is proud to present its 2nd Annual Nature Photography Contest. The goal is to inspire exploration, celebration and appreciation of Orange Coun- ty's diverse landscapes and outdoor experienc- es. Through photography we want you to doc- ument the beauty of our wildlife, waterways, natural resources, and people connecting with their environment. Deadline: All entries must be received by May 17, 2013 T Age Divisions: p r t • Youth (age a 18 and A, younger) • Adult 9 � . � Photographs should feature: Photo by Ed Coleman, 2012 Orange County wildlife, natural resources, landscapes, or people enjoying the parks and outdoor environments. How to Submit Your Photo: See the Contest Rules on the reverse page. Prizes: $100 First, $75 Second, and $50 Third Place cash prizes will be awarded for photos in both divisions; divisions will be judged sepa- rately. In addition, participants will receive a certificate and winning photographs will be displayed in prominent, public locations. For more information about parks and nat- ural settings in Orange County visit: www.co. orange .nc.us /deapr /related_links.asp Photo by • Ed Coleman, 2012 Owner /Use Rights: Contestants retain the copyright to their photo- graphs, and all rights thereto, except as follows. Orange County and DEAPR shall have the right to use the likeness, name, and /or images photo- graphed by contestants in any and all publica- tions, including web site entries without com- pensation in perpetuity. Photos will be credited to the contestant named in the entry form. Descriptions or titles, if any, used with the photos are in DEAPR's sole dis- cretion (see Photo Release and Agreement on the required Entry Form under "Breaking News" at http : / /www.co.orange.nc.us /deapr/ Judging Criteria: Relevancy to Featured Topics - Is the photo an obvious illustration of the focus of the contest? Composition / Arrangement - Are the objects in the photo arranged in a meaningful, pleasing manner or are they "haphazard "? Did the photographer use the best angle or otherwise interesting perspective? Focus / Sharpness - Is the object of the photo in focus? If not in sharp focus, does it appear to be an intention- al effect to enhance the image in some "artistic" way? Lighting - Did the photographer use proper lighting of the subject matter? Do any extremes of darkness or brightness lend to or detract from the image content? Creativity - Does the photographer show some creative thought or original idea in the making of this image? • Sponsors 5 Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Orange County Commission for the Environment Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Photo by Sandy Straw, 2012 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, AGRICULTURE, PARKS & RECREATION Orange County DEAPR 306 -A Revere Rd. Phone: 919-245-25 10 Fax: 919 -644 -3351 http://orangecountync.gov/deapr E -mail: bshuford @orangecountync.gov