2008 Photo Contest

1. Amateurs only
2. Judges will look for originality, compostion and photographs that depict the unique beauty found within the park.
3. Subject matter:
   All photographs must be taken in Ridley Creek State Park, Delaware County, PA. Get Directions or call 610-892-3900.
4. Format:
   All entries must be 8x10 or 8x12 prints only. Mounted only. Mounted on 11 x 14 matte board, no frames.
5. Entry Limit:
   2 entries per person- amateur photographers only
6. Fee:
   5.00 per entry, submitted with one entry form for each entry. Please make check (NO CASH) payable to PPFF-friends of Ridley Creek State Park
7. Releases:
   Signed releases from any recognizable person in your photograph are necessary and must be attached to the back of the picture
8. Deadline:
   All entries must be received by 4 pm Sunday, November 9, 2008. Entries must be dropped off in person at the Ridley Creek State park office front desk during park hours.
9. Categories & Prizes
10. Winners will be recognized at a ceremony at the Hunting Hill Mansion in the park on November 16 at 1 pm. Entrants must be present to receive prizes. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
    Proceeds benefit the Friends of Ridley Creek State Park for projects to improve the park grounds and structures.
11. The Friends of Ridley Creek State park is a chapter of the Pennsylvania Parks and Forestry Foundation- a non-profit, tax exempt, 501 C (3) corporation founded to preserve, protect and enhance Ridley Creek State Park. To find out more visit us at www.FriendsOfrcsp.org.
12. Agreement
    All winning photos will be displayed at the park and become property of the Friends of Ridley Creek State Park (FORCSP). Submission of a photo represents consent to the FORCSP to display and use the photo as desired and consent to use the photographers name in the newsletters, web page or other publications and or press release. All photographs submitted must be original work of the entrant.
    By submitting your photograph for the contest, you indicate that you accept and agree to the terms outlined here.
13. All entries become the property of the Friends of Ridley Creek State Park and may be used for promotional or other purposes.

Questions: call 610-355-9208 or go to www.friendsofrcsp.org