‘Photography Goes Wild’ contest announced at Beardsley Zoo

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH)– Beardsley Zoo declared its 4th once-a-year “photography goes wild” contest on Tuesday. Submissions are at present being taken on the zoo’s website, and the very first round of images are owing by the conclusion of the working day on July 4th

This is the initial yr where the zoo is implementing a new youth category for contributors aged 16 and below, which has a separate prize. The contest organizers hope that this will give people today of all ages and talent levels a opportunity at profitable. 

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The 1st round of pics will be submitted digitally, and the prime 100 out of them will be judged and place in the show for July 28th

Milford Photo, who is sponsoring the party, will be awarding the prizes for initially, 2nd and third put, as perfectly as the youth group winner. Prizes contain $200, $100, and $50 for very first, second, and 3rd prize, respectively. The winner in the youth category will earn a reward card. 

There will also be a winner based mostly on People’s choice. The community can vote for their beloved photograph by donating one particular dollar for every vote. 

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“Art is a natural way for men and women to categorical their really like of animals and appreciation of nature,” said Gregg Dancho, the zoo director. “Our annual Pictures Goes Wild contest will help to showcase the gorgeous diversity of species at the Zoo, and we hope, encourages people to target on preserving wild habitats and animal conservation in new techniques.” 

This year’s contest show will be offered in honor of Kathy Brady, a New York photographer with a deep love of character and animals. Kathy handed away after a brief ailment, and many of her preferred images will be on exhibit at the in-particular person exhibit. 

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Not only is this the 12 months of the 4th yearly Beardsley Zoo images contest, 2022 also marks the 100th anniversary of the Zoo’s opening. The zoo is dwelling to 350 distinct varieties of animals and operates as a non-revenue firm. 

For a lot more info, check out the contest site on the Beardsley Zoo web-site

Angelia S. Rico

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