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Photo of the Quarter competition

Ruby-throated Hummingbird in Indian pink, photo courtesy National Audubon Society

Atlanta Audubon Photo of the Quarter Competition

By submitting an entry to the Photo of the Quarter competition, entrants will have a chance to have their favorite bird photo to appear in Wingbars, Atlanta Audubon’s monthly newsletter, and it may be used in other Atlanta Audubon online and print publications. In addition, each winning photo will be published under the photographer’s name along with details about the bird species and location of photography.

Winning entries will appear in the March, June, October, and December/January isssues. Photos should be submitted by the first day of the month prior to publication for consideration for the quarterly issue (February 1, May 1, September 1, and November 1). All competition images must adhere to the guidelines below and e-mailed to photography@atlantaaudubon.org.

Image Guidelines:
  1. Each entrant can submit up to two images per quarter.
  2. Images must have a maximum dimension of 2,000 pixels on the horizontal or 2,000 pixels on the vertical side.
  3. File size is not to exceed 1 MB and should be in one of the following formats: JPEG, TIF, TIFF, or PNG.
  4. Submissions should name image files as follows: firstname-lastname-date-1/2.jpg Example: John Smith, date photo was taken: July 13, 2018; would have a filename of John-Smith-13July2018-1/2.jpg
 
Please also include the following details in your submission:
  • Location
  • Species
  • Was your subject captive?
  • Time of day, weather conditions, etc. 
  • Camera type and model
  • ISO
  • Shutter speed, aperture
  • Lens focal length and model
  • Flash, flash settings
  • Was your image significantly altered in post processing by adding or removing elements of the composition?
  • Was playback used to lure bird in?
 
The entries will be judged based on creativity, technique, and artistic features.
 
By entering the competition, the entrant grants to the Audubon Atlanta license to publish their submission in Atlanta Audubon publications and newsletters, on the website, and/or on social media platforms. Photo credit will be provided.
 
ETHICS: We put great emphasis on ethical photography and expect that the welfare of both subjects and their environment take precedence over photography. Please visit www.audubon.org/get-outside/audubons-guide-ethical-bird-photography for guidelines on responsible bird photography.

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  • Conservation
    • Climate Change
    • Wildlife Sanctuary Program >
      • Map of Georgia Audubon Sanctuaries
      • Wildlife Sanctuary Requirements
      • Sanctuary Resources
    • Habitat Stewardship Program
    • Habitat Restoration >
      • Piedmont Park Exhibitat
    • Building Collisions >
      • Project Safe Flight
      • Lights Out Georgia
      • Collision Resources
    • Species of Concern >
      • Ruby-throated Hummingbird
      • Chimney Swift
      • Wood Thrush
      • Brown-headed Nuthatch
    • Plants for Birds >
      • Plant Sales
    • Coffee and Chocolate
  • Education
    • For Youth >
      • Georgia Urban Ecologists
      • Homeschool
      • Scouts
      • Youth Birding Competition
      • Camp Talon
      • Conservation Career Resources
    • For Educators >
      • School Programs
      • Learning About Birds Curriculum
      • Professional Development
      • Connecting Students with STEM Through Birds
      • Resources
    • Master Birder Program
    • Scholarships
  • Engagement
    • Field Trips
    • Injured/Orphaned Birds
    • Volunteer >
      • Volunteer Code of Conduct
    • Advocacy
    • Community Outreach
    • Beloved Naturalist
    • Travel >
      • Colombia 2023
      • SE Arizona 2023
      • Michigan 2023
      • Maine 2023
      • Utah 2023
      • Madagascar 2023
      • Southern California 2024
      • Big Bend & Hill Country TX 2024
    • Community Science
    • Birding Resources >
      • Birding Sites in Georgia
      • Accessibility
      • Georgia Birding Network
      • Why Birds?
  • News & Events
    • Press Room >
      • In the News
    • Upcoming Events >
      • Program Participant Safety
    • Georgia Bird Fest
    • News Feed
    • Georgia Grows Native for Birds Month
    • Georgia Audubon at Manuel's Tavern >
      • Early Birds Book Club
    • Newsletters
  • About Us
    • Mission and Programs
    • Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
    • Annual Report
    • Board and Staff
    • Best Management Practices
    • Job Opportunities
    • Our History
    • Contact Us