Visit Charlevoix will choose the winner from the top 10 most-voted entries. Look for our finalist announcement in spring 2021 and enjoy our archives in the meantime! Limited to n… © 2021 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper. We are ready to welcome travelers to safely experience Pure Michigan. Submit a photo of your favorite Michigan hidden gem and an explanation of why you love it for a chance to have your photo featured in a Pure Michigan calendar, on Pure Michigan's social channels and/or to win a prize from the Pure Michigan store. he said. OFFICIAL RULES:  Learn more about the rules of the contest. The judges will evaluate each photo’s overall appeal, artistic merit, technical quality, originality and theme appropriateness. Pure Michigan's North American International Auto Show Ticket Getaway Official Rules NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The Pure Michigan's plan for the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Giveaway (“Giveaway”) begins January 16, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) and ends January 17, 2019, at 12:00 p.m. The contest will roll out with three different themes running concurrently from May 22 - August 14. The 5th Annual Pure Michigan Moments Photo Contest is here! "Simba's face showed that he was in heaven. On this page, you can find all the current best photographic competitions of 2021 !You can easily check how big are the prizes, how much is an entry fee and what is the deadline of submitting photographs. Would you like to see your trail photos published in Michigan Trails Magazine and make money doing it? "but it occurred to me that a setting sun with the yellow glow being the light in the lighthouse would make an interesting image, so as the sun arced its way down, I kept moving on the beach until the moment was just right! You will need to register before adding a comment. The winner will be chosen from the top 10 photos, based on which photo best represents the quality and character of Pure Michigan. Second place will be awarded $50 in Downtown Dollars, and third place will receive $25 in Downtown Dollars. Photo entries must be submitted by Friday, October 16 th at midnight. That area has a lot of nice hardwood forests, so it looks like a storybook. The Celebrate Michigan Photo Contest is open to non-professional photographers age 18 and older. He hurriedly snapped the cool scene with his iPhone 8. Simba loves to look for catnip in the backyard. ", "Love on the Lake," by Margarida Bernardo of Grosse Pointe. ", "Has Anyone Seen a Princess?," by Steve Zammit of Sterling Heights. Wilcox shot this woods scene in Bewabic State Park this spring, wanting to "catch those early leaves before they could really unfurl so they were a nice light green color. The winning photograph will be used in the 2013 spring/summer Pure Michigan Travel Guide. You can enter as often you like, as long as you were the photographer and the photo wasn’t selected as a Celebrate Michigan finalist in previous years. November 1, 2020. At the end of the contest, three Awards of Excellence will be chosen by the Detroit News photo staff from the remaining finalists of all three themes, and will receive $100 each. $250.00 Grand Prize Or, $50.00 Paid for Each Photo Selected for Publication. ", "Seeking Perfect Water," by Suzette Kandow of Presque Isle. LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The state's Pure Michigan tourism campaign is holding a photo contest that offers a chance to be published in a travel guide. It's OK to disagree with someone's ideas, but personal attacks, insults, threats, hate speech, advocating violence and other violations can result in a ban. Information on the 2020 Summer Games Photo Contest will be available in early 2020. More specifics can be found in the official contest rules. ", "Seas the Day," by Nisha Dubey of Rochester Hills. The increased competition inspires all journalists to produce better work, which in turn, nurtures stronger communities. When grandpa puts him in his wood-hauling sled, “Declan loves looking up at the trees while he rides!”, "Last Light," by Jerry Smith of Byron. Photo submissions will be limited to one picture per person and the person submitting the photo must have taken the picture. Each year, a state press association reviews thousands of entries submitted by Michigan newspapers and Individual members. He came back to the boat smiling. Congratulations to the winners of the South Carolina Wildlife magazine / Hampton Wildlife Fund 2019-20 photography contest!. "After taking 200 boring pictures of flowers," he said, "I saw this frog stick its head out of the water, and played around with the settings pretending like I knew what I was doing and clicked away. This photo was taken on a fall visit to Whitefish Point, one of his favorite spots in Michigan. “The Upside Down,” by Emily Bergman of Mount Clemens. 5. "It was special to see the fun they were having. The state's Pure Michigan tourism campaign is holding a photo contest that offers a chance to be published in a travel guide.The Pure Michigan Moments Photo Contest … "To my left (another) swan started swimming toward the two that had just landed and I thought it might fly toward them to chase them off. How to Enter: Share a photo that features your favorite Jackson Michigan hidden gem on the contest page, or on Twitter or Instagram with the hashtags #PureMichigan #PMContest2016 (on Instagram, include the hashtags in your photo caption and not in the comments). You do not need a Facebook profile to participate. "But this little guy seemed to be searching for something more as he flew onto the fuchsia plant. Between the flash, and the leftover Christmas lights behind me, it made for an almost sci-fi looking scene.". Each photo must be accompanied by a 40~50 word description of the event, situation, and location. "To be fair to the girls, I took this photo before they had completely found their spot and position. It looked and felt like a different planet! Coast Guard cutter Bristol Bay breaks a path for an approaching vessel at Mariner Park Pavilion in Marine City. Photography contest 2021. "I tucked my phone on the sand, set it on 10 seconds self-timer mode and ran as far as I could towards the water. "Dog Friendly Parks," by Stephen Hughes of Kalamazoo. ", Ellie Giordano, 14, gets a little help from teammates Kaleb Weaver and Ben Peterson to reach the top of the 13-foot sloped wall at the 2018 Tough Mudder event in Oxford. "I knew it wouldn't last long due to the bright sun and rising temperature." Enter via the website or by tagging your post on Twitter or Instagram with # PMContest2016 and # PureMichigan . The colors are true, "No filters!" he stressed. "Finally one said in English, 'We didn't know Detroit was bombed.'" "I'm not sure who placed the rocks on the driftwood, nor am I sure of what freighter that is, but I love how they add to the photo," he said. Photographers interested in taking photos at the 2020 Winter Games, can click here to request a media pass for the event.. The result is a photo of dramatic angles that makes you think twice about crossing. The top-scoring images of this contest are featured in the March-April 2020 edition of South Carolina Wildlife magazine and will be on display at the Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic — South Carolina Wildlife booth — from March 27 through 29 … Brown stopped by the Whirlpool Compass Fountain in St. Joseph and decided to stick around until sunset. No Matter What the Season. "The RenCen holds a special place in my heart, being a Detroit area native," she said. There's nothing better than the pure true love pictured here. Please be polite. "That vertical leap was pretty awesome to see up close in my viewfinder. Posted on August 10, 2020 Now's your chance! Instead, "There was no ice on the lighthouse but there were three men surfing in waves that were filled with pancake ice. ", "High Note," by Gary Molnar of Leonard. "We had heard that Tough Mudder is all about team spirit and the ability to conquer challenges with the help of friends, and wanted to give it a shot," she said. All photos must have been shot in Michigan, with no significant alteration by a software program. “Ruby-Throated Hummingbird Enjoying the Milkweed,” by Jennifer Harte of Northville. We hope you’ll join the thousands of photographers who have shared their Michigan moments over the years in our contest. "Milford Mill Pond," by Chris Bemis of Milford. West Michigan – The West Michigan Tourist Association (WMTA) is excited to announce the launch of their 2020 West Michigan Photo Contest. "When she finally felt well enough to hold and hug her great-grandson, Oliver Civiello, capturing this was truly priceless for all of us. It’s no small feat to keep a hummingbird in focus. “We noticed the deer grazing in the yard, the lighthouse was getting illuminated perfectly, and there were a few clouds in the sky to make it a sight out of a fairytale book,” he said. The summer-long contest is taking broken into three categories: People and Places, Woods and Wildlife and Four-Season Fun. Celebrate the state! "I feel birds in flight represent a rare chance to see the beauty of birds and their behavior. All rights reserved. Usually the casual observer misses this beauty because birds are far away, move fast, and often are in dark environments. Voting is now open for the Pure Michigan Moments Photo Contest sponsored by Pure Michigan. Pure Michigan is accepting photo submissions from Novemebr 1st - Novemebr 13th. This site uses cookies. Bemis was driving by the Upper Mill Pond in Milford the morning after the last snowfall last year. The Photo Contest voting will be held from November 30 - December 7. Freckles, the Saint Bernard owned by her boyfriend's mother, "has always been a pretty photogenic dog," she said. "I was standing on a point at Kent Lake and saw two swans land to my right," he said. "I saw the kids playing and figured it would be an interesting shot with them running through the water," he said. "Final Resting Place," by Gary Molnar of Leonard. His photography class at Macomb Community College took a field trip to George George Memorial Park in Clinton Twp. ", "Tubing on the Lake," by Kellie Holmstrom of Marquette. Submit your photo electronically in JPEG format. A link has been sent to your friend's email address. With so much beauty found in West Michigan, the West Michigan Tourist Association wants travelers to show off what they love most about this beautiful side of the state, and win some great West Michigan prizes. Check out last year’s photo gallery of the winners and finalists below. ", "Winter Surfing," by Linda Urban of Sterling Heights. “It's amazing how nature and beauty can soothe the soul.”, "Stormy Fall, Lake Superior," by Devon Kotke of Williamston. Submit now! See and share the beauty of #PureMichigan by posting your photos to our Facebook page or … Learn More. Typed comments will be lost if you are not logged in. This individual walked into my shot at the perfect time. The Pure Michigan Moments Photo Contest runs through Nov. 9, with people able to vote for their favorite photo on the Pure Michigan Facebook page. To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs. Although the contest is limited to residents of Berrien, Cass and St. Joseph counties, eligible photos can be of any Michigan location or pastime. ", "Frozen Lake," by Chris Diliberti of Saint Clair. ", "Whiting Forest Canopy Walk," by Cathy Bragiel of Pinconning. This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you. Pure Michigan AG Tour 2020 Photo Gallery. "The young bucks were trying out their ability against some veterans" in a field in Troy, he said. "She would just walk over to me and then roll onto her back patiently waiting for scratches. List of Photo Contests 2020/2021. Photo Contests 2020 has selected the world's best photography contests, competitions, and calls for entries of 2020 for professional or amateur photographers. 2019 Celebrate Michigan Photo Contest winners, finalists, Read or Share this story: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/celebrate-michigan/2020/05/22/enter-celebrate-michigan-2020-photo-contest/5238144002/, "The Old Barn & Milky Way," by Dale Niesen of South Rockwood. If you see comments in violation of our community guidelines, please report them. CONTEST RULES ", "Great Horned Owl and Chicks in Nest," by John Fortener of Allen Park. Pure Michigan is asking people from across the state to share their favorite Pure Michigan photos during the 3rd Annual Michigan Moments Photo Contest … The photo with the most votes will appear in Michigan Country Lines magazine, along with some of our other favorites. Contest winners will be announced by Tuesday, November 17th, 2020. ", "Adventure," by Rachel Appold of Howell. Submissions should identify the location in Michigan featured in the photo. It was 31 degrees with a wind chill that was bone-chilling. Photo Contest Timeline: The 2020 photo contest begins Friday, September 18th. summer. “My two-year-old son Declan loves being outdoors, especially while visiting his grandparents in Bellaire,” she said. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to its use of cookies. "A few years ago I discovered this local 17-piece big band. No color corrections, cropping or high dynamic range images. Photos for the contest may be submitted directly to the Pure Michigan Facebook page via the photo contest tab, or through Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag (hash)puremichigancontest. Winter. Shot at the Four Nations Rodeo at the Monroe County Fair in July, "This bull was entirely sassy and even sparred with the rodeo clowns after his rider flew off," she said. The Michigan Audubon Photography Awards is a revamped photography extravaganza featuring new categories and increased ways for your photographs to help raise awareness about birds and the habitats they depend on in the state of Michigan. In fact, she said, One People's Choice winner in each category will be chosen by an online public vote, Aug. 20-24. Starting with the 2019 Summer Games, the Meijer State Games of Michigan will be revamping the Photo Contest. ", "Boys Gathering," by James Timmer of Troy. ", "Keyhole," by Cameron Wilcox of Marquette, shot in Bewabic State Park in Iron County. ... 2020. ", "Transcending the Snow," by Marybeth Kiczenski of Des Plaines, Illinois. ", Learn more about the rules of the contest, https://apps.detroitnews.com/submitphotos, Trump hid 'fraud' on inheritance for years, niece tells judge, Barricaded man shot by police after hours-long standoff in Royal Oak, Ferris State prof fired after allegedly tweeting racist slurs; he claims free speech, Ex-U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to Nassar kills himself after being charged, Biden hails House passage of $1.9T virus bill, now to Senate, Canton Twp. This year, we want to see your hidden gems across the state. We received over 1,400 entries this fall from photographers all across our beautiful state, showcasing everything from Michigan’s inland lakes, rivers, and country roads to our signature sand dunes, starry nights, … ET (“Giveaway … "Heavy Winter Ice," by Rodney Burdick of East China Twp. “Pure Joy in Bellaire, MI,” by Michele Murray of Bellaire. Must be a single work of original material taken by the contest entrant. Attention, amateur photographers: For the 14th consecutive year, we invite you to participate in The Detroit News’ Celebrate Michigan Photo Contest. Every year, some of the finalist photos come from mobile phones. When Bragiel got to the narrow rope bridge, "I used a wide-angle lens and got real close to take the shot," she said. So I set up the camera and experimented. "I really liked the striking shape of the Transcending sculpture and how it seemed to almost frame the RenCen. Want some inspiration? “Michigan’s beauty transforms with each season, and we want to celebrate the uniqueness of each season with this year’s photo contest,” Dave Lorenz, vice president of Travel Michigan… "This photo catches Payton losing his grip. October 31, 2020. The Celebrate Michigan Photo Contest is open to non-professional photographers age 18 and older. A clubtail dragonfly had gone seeking the perfect water and with his search, he gave me the perfect gift.". Don't forget that your best shots might be taken right in your own back yard under Michigan's Stay-at-Home directive! Photos will be accepted from anywhere shaded dark blue on the Michigan map. Please, no name or company logo on photos that are submitted. When I checked this one photo, I spotted the droplet of rain water sitting just out of his reach on the fuchsia petal. ", "Early Morning Takeoff," by Charles Gammon of Brighton. The state's Pure Michigan tourism campaign is holding a photo contest that offers a chance to be published in a travel guide. Spring. Fall. 16,299 talking about this. Each week, judges from the Detroit News photo staff will select 4 photo finalists, 16 total in each category over the entire contest period. Late entries will not be accepted. Photo Contest 2020 The 18th Annual Photo Contest is now closed. Mom Erica Giordano calls her photo "Teamwork." "Hawk Considers a Bath," by Robert Bosch of Grand Rapids Township. "The group was forming a pyramid of sorts," he explained. Finally, after 10 seconds I got the shot I wanted. teen charged in fatal stabbing of grandmother, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. "This particular day is one I will not soon forget. Anyone can vote on the submitted photos. November 3, 2020. As it rolls by, the sight, sound and feel of this train engine is a breathtaking experience. "The plant looms in the background as a towering tomb that has joined those mortals resting in front of it." The Michigan Moments photo contest has been launched on the Pure Michigan Facebook page, and the winning photo will be included in the 2014 spring/summer Pure Michigan Travel Guide. Sure enough it took off and went across the water right in front of me. You may submit only 1 photo from each category (3 total) and the photo must have been taken in 2020. "I captured this photo on December 30th, 2018 in Frankfort," he said. ", "Forever Love," by Judi Moore of Warren. A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Midland's new tourist attraction takes visitors on a quarter-mile-long elevated route through the trees. 2020 Michigan Nature Association Photo Contest Release Form I do hereby make the following statements, release, assignments and assurances to the Michigan Nature Association (MNA): I certify that I, have read, agree to and will abide by the rules put forth in this document. After a great day of bird watching at Tawas State Park, Konig and his father came back toward the lighthouse. "I knew there were people out surfing, but I didn't know one of them was walking out on the pier while I was trying to catch a wave crashing into the pier. He was looking for a Great Horned Owl at Island Park in Ann Arbor and found it camouflaged in an old tree stump. Inspired, Molnar later took a photo from the grounds of the adjacent Trinity Lutheran cemetery. "I was searching for monarchs at Heritage Park in Farmington Hills and found this beautiful ruby-throated hummingbird enjoying the milkweed,” she said. The themes are: People and Places, Woods and Wildlife and Four-Season Fun. Enter the Michigan Trails Magazine photo contest. November 2, 2020. Ready to head out on the open road for your next getaway? Enter the "Pay My Bill" Photo Contest. An occasional tour guide in Detroit, Molnar was showing three German businessmen the abandoned Packard plant in 2016. Search. You don’t necessarily need top-notch camera gear to produce great photos either. At the end of the contest, The Detroit News photo staff judges will select one winner in each category. We're doing something differently this year. ", "Autumn," by Lakelynn Holsworth of Carsonville. Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about, Share your best photos of our beautiful state and win money. "High water and heavy ice made for some amazing winter scenes along the St. Clair River from Marine City to Harsens Island," Burdick said. The 2020 contest will begin August 1 and continue through October 2. "They had a great time trying to stay on," she said. "My mom Judy Moore had been very ill and on dialysis and wanted to hold the baby so bad, but health kept her only enjoying him from afar," she said. ", "We Have Liftoff!," by Caroline Harris of Petersburg. 3) Share it with us by uploading your photo below. "Each holiday season our local camera club travels to the Owosso area to photograph this 1940s era steam locomotive," said Glen Suszko of Shelby Twp. "I have been to Grand Haven a few times to photograph the lighthouse," Byron said, Fall in Love with Michigan. Enter the Michigan Trails Photo Contest! Photos must be submitted by October 12, 2020. Pure Michigan is full of glorious and nostalgic places found off the beaten path and we want to know your favorites! In a scene familiar to most Michigan residents, a girl and her pup walk down a sandy path to the beach at Port Crescent State Park in Port Austin. ", “Beacon of Peace,” by Matthew Koning of West Branch. "Better Than Coffee," by Thomas Bos of White Lake, taken at sunrise at an ice cave at Grand Island National Recreation Area. Each of the six winners will receive $300. The competition rewards outstanding photos of Michigan, its people and animals, with nine prizes of as much as $300 doled out at the end of the summer. October 30, 2020. "It was a heavy, wet snow that clung to everything," he said. All photos must have been shot in Michigan, with no significant alteration by a software program. (Photo: Thomas Bos). WMTA’s favorite photo entries received by July 28th, 2020, will be made available via a public vote on the West Michigan Facebook page to determine the winner of the public vote. "They huddled and spoke German for a moment," he said. Our 18th Annual Photo Contest is now open, and we're looking for the best of the best. On a February morning in Lexington, "I looked to the left of the break wall and saw all these huge boulders of ice along with frozen Lake Huron," he said. I went back into the house, grabbed my iPad, and took a couple quick shots. Check back and vote for your favorite photo. "Perfect Synchrony," by Mark Smith of Northville. "What a rush!". Niesen took this starry shot in the early morning hours at Port Oneida in Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes National Lakeshore. "This picture was taken as The Polar Express ( aka Pere Marquette 1225 ) steamed past the grain elevator in Carland, Michigan. "I was happy to stay dry! “Waiting Their Turn,” by Caroline Harris of Petersburg. Winners will be published in Lake Superior Magazine’s February/March 2020 issue. TO ENTER Simply share a photo that you think captures the beauty and serenity of Pure Michigan on the Facebook contest page, or on Twitter or Instagram with the … Public voting will begin on August 1st, 2020. On a February vacation, she stopped at the St. Joseph lighthouse in hopes of photographing ice formations. Please consider the resolution of your photo. Share your favorite photo of the Inland Sea and its region. Photo header credit: Glen Arbor Farm, Kathy Dorsey, 2019 Finalist Scenic Landscapes Thank you to everyone who submitted photos for our 2020 Photo Contest. When you’re ready to enter your Celebrate Michigan photos, upload them at https://apps.detroitnews.com/submitphotos. Contest ends August 31, 2020. ", "Catch a Wave," by Michael Palko of Kingsley. Bergman’s photo captures the reflection of the sky and trees in  a giant puddle of melting snow and ice last winter, the water creating an impressionistic scene. I carefully placed the fall leaves on her stomach and took a few shots; she didn't even move. "I thought the sound of hearing big bands perform live had evaporated by the end of the 1950s," Molnar said. PHOTO CONTEST Celebrate Michigan: All summer long Welcome to the 14th annual Detroit News Celebrate Michigan Photo Contest! Winners selected at the sole discretion of Michigan Lighthouse Guide staff. Her photo of “three of my field-bred English Setters, on stake-out in a clearing off a two-track near Gladwin” looks like it’s straight from an Orvis ad. 6. After a light rain shower in June, "Several of these newborn clubtail dragonflies had found their way to the deck," she said. Lake Superior Magazinesponsors its annual Lake Superior Photography Contest honoring the best images submitted by our readers. "I still haven't walked across the bridge yet. 4. Winning Photos: At minimum, each winning photograph and photographer will be recognized as follows: "I think this photo captures the essence of Michigan, particularly the ruggedness and beauty of Lake Superior. Each contestant can send only one photo this year. ", "Fountain of Youth," by Peter Brown of Benton Harbor. "There was a lot of airglow that night, but no auroras. The winner will receive two round-trip passes aboard the S.S. Badger Lake Michigan Carferry (passengers only), as well as $100 in Downtown Dollars. In every issue of Michigan Country Lines, we will announce a new theme and invite you to take and submit your best shot. The playfully titled photo shows 15 little ballerinas, including his granddaughter, each doing her own thing during a West Michigan Dance Company recital in Plainwell, Michigan. The Log Slide Overlook at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a frequently photographed scene, but Dubey figured out a way to make it her own. Band leader Gary Greenfelder performs a solo at Studio 54 in Sterling Heights. We'll be featuring a fan photo in the next issue of Pure Michigan Travel Guide magazine. You may vote one time per photo by liking a photo on Visit Charlevoix's Facebook page. As always, we're looking for terrific photos that celebrate our state. "I actually walked out to one of the boulders and stood on it. Oct 25, 2013 - Have you captured a "Pure Michigan moment" that you want to share with the world? Entries for the 26th annual contest are now being accepted. Then, "to my surprise, two owlets popped up," he said. I found that old stump with a hole in it and the sun lined up just right for a photo. "I have a bird feeder, and occasionally a hawk will check out the smaller birds feeding there," he said. Thank you for being part of our photo community. Welcome to our new and improved comments, which are for subscribers only. Her photography gear was at home, but when she saw this love boat at the end of a procession on Lake St. Clair, "The excitement of the regatta, the sunset and the beautiful reflections on a mirror-like lake were too much to miss, so I grabbed my iPhone and started shooting.". "He slowly crawled around in search for the herb, while munching on long grass along the way," she said. Holmstrom took her nephew Payton and his friend John tubing on Big Shag Lake in Gwinn.
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