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Press Release
ANZA-BORREGO FOUNDATION AND INSTITUTE
P.O. BOX 2001, BORREGO SPRINGS, CA 92004
(760) 767-4063
FAX (760) 767-0465
PRESS RELEASE - - February 8, 2006
Contact: Deborah Knapp
**For Immediate Release**
The First Annual Anza-Borrego Desert Photo Contest Highlights and Helps to Protect the Largest State Park in the
Contiguous United States
Borrego Springs, CA .
Each year, hundreds of thousands of visitors explore and enjoy the wonders of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park,from its jagged canyons to its delicate wildflowers; from its magnificent bighorn sheep to its sweeping skies. No wonder this is one of the most intriguing,and photogenic- places on Earth.
As we enter this holiday season, citizens can contribute to protecting this very special place by taking photos and sharing the beauty and serenity of this extraordinary parkland.
The Anza-Borrego Foundation & Institute, in partnership with California State Parks, invites you to bring your inspiration and creative genius to this first- ever Anza-Borrego Desert Photography Contest. Our contest is free of charge and open to amateur and professional photographers, with a special category for children 11 and under. For downloadable contest rules and entry requirements, visit http://www.theabf.org/photocontest.htm or call (760) 767-4063.
The goal of the competition is to encourage visitors to use photography as a means to raise awareness of and educate others about this nearly 650,000 acre parkland and surrounding region, stated ABI Manager Deborah Knapp. We hope to draw the attention of hundreds of participants from all over who will capture imaginative and striking images of their favorite canyon, wildflower or desert creature and share the secrets of this desert with others and by doing so, spreading the word about the need to preserve these magnificent parklands.
All photos must be taken in the park and submissions are due by February 7, 2007. Contestants may enter up to four photos in any of four categories: desert flora, fauna, landscape and people enjoying the desert. A panel of judges will evaluate all entries and grant awards based on impact, originality or creativity, sharpness, proper exposure, color and presentation.
Popular astronomer/photographer Dennis Mammana, who will be helping with the judging, said,Beauty is everywhere in the natural world around us. Not only does it provide us with marvelous opportunities to take stunning photographs, but photography can be extremely helpful in understanding the fragility of this unique environment, and even in making scientific discoveries. I think the Anza-Borrego Desert Photography Contest is a wonderful idea and I look forward to seeing all the submissions! The expert judging panel also includes photographers Paul Johnson, Sam Webb, Thomas Antel and Joe Rafetto.
Winners will be announced at the Awards Weekend, February 17-18 in Borrego Springs. Winning photos will be on exhibit at the Borrego Springs Art Institute throughout the week and published on the Anza-Borrego Foundation & Institute web site.
The Borrego Art Institute, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, is committed to promoting art in the Borrego Valley . Since it opened its gallery in March 2005, the Borrego Art Institute serves the community as a learning center for artists of all ages and a place to connect the public, local artists and their works of art.
Related activities include a January 13 Desert Photo Contest Workshop on Creative Techniques to Impress the Judges featuring Paul Johnson and Dennis Mammana, and the Awards Weekend February 17-18 that will include an award ceremony, silent auction, desert sunset photo excursion and early morning guided photo safari. Pre-registration for these events is strongly encouraged.
The photo contest is one of a string of art focused activities in the Blooming with Art event series in the growing art community of Borrego Springs. Gwenn Marie, President of the Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce, noted, This could turn into a photo festival that could draw visitors from across the world. A full list of art related activities in Borrego can be found at Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce website at www.borregosprings.org.
The contest is made possible in part by donations from Montesoro, Nelson Photo Supplies of San Diego , Nikon USA , Minuteman Press of Escondido and California Overland of Borrego Springs.
Whether you are a professional, amateur or aspiring photographer or simply a desert art appreciator, you won't want to miss this special event.
How to enter:
Submissions:
All entries must be received by February 7, 2007. You may enter up to four (4) photos in any appropriate category or categories, and each must be accompanied by an entry form and valid model release where required (downloadable at www.theabf.org). Mail your submissions (prepaid/receipt requested) to:
Anza-Borrego Institute
P.O. Box 2001
587 Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 220 Borrego Springs , CA 92004-2001
Hand deliveries will be accepted between 8 am and 5 pm at the Anza-Borrego Foundation & Institute (ABFI) offices, 587 Palm Canyon Drive, Suites 219 and 220, Borrego Springs , California 92004 (closed for lunch noon to 1 pm). To make special arrangements for weekend drop off, please call us during the week at 760.767.4063.
 No Entry Fee: There is no entry fee, however donations to the Anza-Borrego Foundation (ABF) will help offset contest expenses will be gratefully accepted. ABF is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. Donations may be tax deductible; consult your tax advisor.
Presentation Requirements: Entries may be prints of any size up to 11x14—color or b/w, vertical or horizontal—and must be permanently mounted on white 11x14 foamcore, mountboard or Gatorboard®. No frames, mattes, glass or plastic covers of any kind may be used. Velcro or other devices may be used to adhere your exhibits to display panels. To prevent damage to other prints, keep the back and front free of any exposed adhesives. An entry form must be completed and affixed to the rear of each submission.
Rights: By entering the contest, you represent that the photography you submit is original and of your own creation, and that you have secured all necessary permissions and model releases. All images entered remain the exclusive property of the photographer. By entering the contest, however, you grant ABFI the right to publish winning photos as well as your name and state (or country) for promotional purposes only without compensation—in both print and electronic media—and to offer winning prints in a silent auction to benefit ABFI.
The Anza-Borrego Institute, the educational and research arm of the Anza-Borrego Foundation (ABFI), is the proud partner of the Wildlife Health Center , University of California at Davis and the Colorado Desert District of California State Parks. Its mi ss ion is to promote conservation of this unique and fragile region through land acquisition, interpretation, education, and research. This is accomplished in part by raising public awarene ss and stewardship though a variety of educational opportunities that spotlight the research, discoveries and rich and often complex resources of these parklands. These goals are further promoted through strong partnerships with organizations and individuals with different strengths that support the research nece ss ary to develop the best data critical for far-reaching decisions that sustain the earth and its proce ss es that ultimately benefit the people of California .
The Institute offers programs year round in natural history, science, Native American culture, archaeology, and the arts for students and adults to explore the treasures of these lands in-depth with expert instructors. Learning opportunities are extended through youth programs including fifth grade conservation camps and long distance on-line learning to graduate research scholarships, science symposia and citizen science programs. ABFI is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation and every program supports these parklands.
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