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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda 4-b - “The Nature of Orange” Photography Contest 2018ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: September 4, 2018 SUBJECT: "The Nature of Oranae" Photoara DEPARTMENT: Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation ( DEAPR) ATTACHMENT(S): 1) Winning Photos 2) Contest Brochure Action Agenda Item No. 4 -b Contest 2018 INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynn Hecht, 245 -2510 1 PURPOSE: To recognize the winners and thank all participants and judges of "The Nature of Orange" 2018 Photography Contest. BACKGROUND: The Orange County Commission for the Environment and Parks and Recreation Council are proud sponsors of this year's "The Nature of Orange" Photography Contest completed in May 2018. This year, the theme was Parks and Trails in Orange County. The goal of the contest was 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 the environment. A total of 99 photographs were submitted in May 2018. A panel of judges selected first, second and third place winners from the Youth and Adult divisions. In addition, judges identified two additional Honorable Mention awards per age group due to the many high - quality submissions. This year's judges were photographers Kent Murray, Holden Richards, and David Schaub. The winners received a congratulatory letter, certificate, and for first through third place, a small monetary award. During the month of August, the photographs were displayed at Cup a Joe in Hillsborough. For September, the photos will be on display at the Orange County Public Library. The photographs will then be displayed at the Orange County Visitors Center in Hillsborough from October through December. In January 2019, the Orange County /Chapel Hill Visitors Center in Chapel Hill will host the photos. The winning photographs can also be viewed on the Orange County DEAPR website under the "breaking news" section http:/ /www.orangecountVnc.gov /deapr /, on the department's Facebook Page, and will also be "streaming" on the visual monitors in County buildings. P The 2018 contest winners are as follows: Youth: 1St Place — Jasmin Brown; 2nd Place —Julia Vaughan; 3rd Place — Maggie Sandbeck; Honorable Mentions: Jordan Barlow and Maggie Sandbeck Adult: 1St Place — Charles R. Sheppard; 2nd Place — Keith Newell; 3rd Place — WR Bullock; Honorable Mentions: Charles R. Sheppard and Molly Cronenwett FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with recognizing the winners and thanking all participants and judges of "The Nature of Orange" 2018 Photography Contest. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There is no Orange County Social Justice Goal impact associated with this item. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board recognize and congratulate the 2018 photography contest winners, and thank the judges and all those who participated in this community event. Photographv Contest 3 • 7th annual photography contest, 2018 • Photographers help document the beauty and diversity of our natural resources or show residents enjoying our parks and environment. Theme this year: Parks and Trails in Orange County. All photos taken in Orange County. • 99 entries (57 Youth and 42 Adults) • Volunteer judges evaluated photos based on: — relevancy — composition /arrangement — focus /sharpness — lighting and creativity ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 1St Place Adult: "Autumn Colors on the Eno" Charles R Sheppard Y,`: ✓- .aye i C! j ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 2nd Place Adult: "Blackwood Reflection" Keith Newell ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 3rd Place Adult: "Green Heron on the Prowl" WR Bullock ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA Honorable Mention Adult: "Silky Eno" Charles R Sheppard ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA Honorable Mention Adult: "Blackwood Farm Barn'b Molly Cronenwett ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA Ow AA Iv :7x Ilk ; VS ol 2ndPlace Youth: "Wish Plant" 10 Julia Vaghan ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 3rd Place Youth: "Eno's Reflection" 11 Maggie Sandbeck ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA Honorable Mention Youth: "Sunbathing in the Rain" 12 Jordan Barlow ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA .Yr �,J� ra• y �, Y ' s •.. Photography Contest We thank our judges: Holden Richards, Photographer David Schaub, Photographer Kent Murray, Photographer `C! ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 2017 3rd Place Adult, Keith Newell Contest Rules: 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. 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 Find the form under "Breaking News" at: http : / /orangecountync.gov /deapr /. Complete the Orange County Photo Release form for any third party appearing in your photos. 7) Photos must be high resolution .gif or jpg files. Photos may also be submitted on a DVD or CD, in the proper format, and mailed or emailed to the address below. 8) DEADLINE TO ENTER: May 11, 2018. Orange County DEAPR, 306 -A Revere Rd., PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278. Email: Ithecht @orangecountync.gov The Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation (DEAPR) works to conserve and manage the natural and cultural resources of Orange County. Included within this "green infrastructure" are natural areas and nature preserves, open spaces, parks and recreation facilities, water resources, and agricultural and cultural resource lands. Consistent with the strong environmental ethic of the community, DEAPR also strives to bring envi- ronmental education, recreation, athletics and other programs to residents of the County — with a goal of promoting cultural, physical and natural stewardship and well being. ORANGE COUNTY ift Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation 306 -A Revere Rd. Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone: 919-245-25 10 http://orangecountync.gov/deapr E -mail: Ithecht @orangecountync.gov DEPARTMENT OF 15 ENVIRONMENT, AGRICULTURE, PARKS & RECREATION 42018:D 'he Nature of Orange" Photography Contest Theme: r 2017 Adult Winner, Charles R Sheppard, II 919- 245 -2510 http : / /o,angecountync.gov /d -apr/ JhllIIIIllllll� 2018 "The Nature of Orange" Photography Contest, Theme: "Parks and Trails in Orange County" The Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation ( DEAPR) is proud to present its 7th annual photography contest. The goal is to inspire exploration, celebration and appreciation of Orange County's diverse landscapes and outdoor experiences. Through photography we want to document the beauty of our wildlife, waterways, natural resources, and people connecting with the environment. Deadline: All entries must be received by May 11, 2018 Age Divisions: • Youth (18 & under) • Adult Photographs should feature: Orange County Parks and Trails with wildlife, natural resources, landscapes, or people enjoy- ing these outdoor spaces. How to Submit Your Photo: See the Contest Rules on the back panel. Prizes: $100 First, $75 Second, and $50 Third Place cash prizes will be awarded for photos in both divisions. In addition, participants will receive a certificate and winning photographs will be displayed in prominent, public locations. For more information about parks and natural settings in Orange County visit: 2 "d Place Youth, Sarah joy Brandt 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. De- scriptions or titles, if any, used with the photos are in DEAPR's sole discretion. See Photo Re- lease and Agreement on the required Entry Form under "Breaking News" at http : / /orangecountync.gov /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 16 • Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation • Orange County Commission for the Environment • Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation 306 -A Revere Rd. Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone: 919-245-25 10 http://orangecountync.gov/deapr E -mail: Ithecht @orangecountync.gov