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2022-23 District Photography Contests

The Texas 4-H Photography Contest encourages self-expression and allows youth to demonstrate skills learned in the area of photography, including the use of photographic equipment and process of photographs. The District contest is NOT a qualifying event for state contest.

This year District 5 is hosting 4 different contests : Fall Foliage, General Photography, Spring Flowers, and new this year, Entomology for our 4-H youth, Clover Kids, and Adults. 

Photographs that meet the category criteria can be entered in more than one contest. Example: a photo of a rose could be entered into the Spring Flowers contest and General Photography contest under Plant/Flora category.

Photographs for all 4 contests must be uploaded to Submittable. If you do not have a Submittable account (free), click here to set up your profile.

Entry Requirements:

  • Open to enrolled District 5 4-H members and adults; Clover Kids may participate in Fall Foliage, Entomology and Spring Flowers contests
  • Register to participate through 4HOnline at https://v2.4honline.com
  • 4-H member and adult Contest Fee – Flat fee of $15 per contestant per photography contest (no per photo fee). NO LATE ENTRIES accepted
  • Clover Kids – no fee to participate (Fall Foliage, Entomology, and Spring Flowers contests)
  • All photographs will be uploaded via Submittable (see due dates for each contest)

2022 Fall Foliage Photography Contest

Photos of interesting, unique, and colorful tree leaves that depict Fall or Autumn.

Dates:

  • Register in 4HOnline October 14 – December 10, 2022
  • Upload photographs November 15 – December 15, 2022

General Information:

• Open to 4-H members, adults, and Clover Kids in District 5
• Individual event
• Identification of tree based upon leaf and common name
• Photography skills implemented to capture colorful fall leaves

Submittable link for uploading photographs: Fall Foliage


2023 General Photography Contest

Dates:

  • Register in 4HOnline October 14, 2022 – February 3, 2023
  • Upload photographs February 3 – March 3, 2023

General Information:

• Open to 4-H members and adults in District 5
• Individual event
• Contest based upon categories listed on page 8 & 9 in the contest rules

Submittable link for uploading photographs: General Photography


2023 Spring Flowers Photography Contest

Take and submit photos of interesting, unique, colorful, bold, and beautiful spring flowers that depict the season.

Dates:

  • Register in 4HOnline October 14, 2022 – March 26, 2023
  • Upload photographs March 1 – April 1, 2023

General Information:

• Open to 4-H members, adults, and Clover Kids in District 5
• Individual event
• Identification of plant or tree by common name based upon “showy” flower
• Photography skills implemented to capture those colorful spring flowers

Submittable link for uploading photographs: Spring Flowers

2023 Entomology Photography Contest

Take and submit photos of interesting, unique, colorful, bold, and interesting Texas insects that depict their natural habitat.

Dates:

  • Register in 4HOnline October 14, 2022 – March 5, 2023
  • Upload photographs February 10 – March 10, 2023

General Information:

• Open to 4-H members, adults, and Clover Kids in District 5
• Individual event
• Identification of adult insect by common name in the natural habitat of insect
• Photography skills implemented to capture Texas insects

Submittable link for uploading photographs: Entomology

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