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The winning images will be published in the June 2012 issue of The Tennessee Magazine. We look forward to seeing their photo images as they explore and enjoy our state parks.” “It will be fun having our visitors share their memories with us. “I’m thrilled that Tennessee State Parks is working with The Tennessee Magazine to sponsor a state parks 75th anniversary photo contest,” says Charles Brewton, Tennessee State Parks director of marketing.
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Print quality will also be taken into consideration. Photographs will be judged on sharpness, composition, lighting, creativity and adherence to the contest rules. No matter where you are in Tennessee, you are less than an hour from a state park. Photographers shouldn’t have a shortage of subjects. In fact, any photograph taken inside a Tennessee state park, state historic park, state archeological park or state natural area can be entered as long as you follow the rules. Subjects could range from scenic vistas full of wildlife to hikers enjoying the solitude of a backcountry hike. The theme, “Celebrating 75 Years of State Parks,” will give you plenty of room to be creative. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Tennessee State Parks system, and to celebrate this milestone, The Tennessee Magazine and the parks system are teaming up to host the first-ever State Parks Shutterbug Photography Contest. Some of the most breathtaking scenery Tennessee has to offer lies within our state parks. Learn more about Tennessee State Parks and start planning your getaway at Adult Winners “We’re excited that our patrons have taken the opportunity to capture the beauty of what Tennessee is all about in these incredible photos.”įirst-, second- and third-place winners received prize packages that included stays at park inns courtesy of Tennessee State Parks and money from The Tennessee Magazine to spend at the parks. “Tennessee State Parks deliver a rich fabric of natural landscapes, preserved ecologies and historically significant locations,” said Brewton. Whittling down the 2,000 entries to a handful of winners was difficult, but those that made the cut reflect the variety of ways in which Tennesseans use their state parks. The difficult task of judging the scores of entries from readers fell to the magazine staff along with Terry Bonham, Tennessee State Parks real property coordinator Charles Brewton, Tennessee State Parks marketing manager Steve Ward, Radnor Lake State Natural Area park manager and Pam Hawkins, instructor in visual communications at Nashville State Community College. Today there are 54 state parks and 82 natural areas across Tennessee, and chances are there’s at least one within an hour’s drive of your home.įor our latest Shutterbug contest, The Tennessee Magazine partnered with Tennessee State Parks to visually commemorate the system’s historic milestone. Legislation passed in 1937 established the parks system and remains the framework by which the parks preserve and protect Tennessee’s historic, recreational and natural areas. Tennesseans love their state parks! There’s no other way to describe the almost-overwhelming response to our latest Shutterbug Photography Contest celebrating the 75th anniversary of Tennessee State Parks. Scambook's investigation team reached out to this company a total of 1 times, Scambook Investigators last contacted them on Feb 28, 2013.Adult and Junior winners of our State Parks Photography Contest On average users reported $33.98 of damages. Since then the page has accumulated 2 consumer complaints. Information about Shutterbug magazine was first submitted to Scambook on Feb 05, 2013. Unfortunately there was no answer however I was able to leave a detailed voice mail fully informing Shutterbug Magazine of their public profile and posted complaint. I dialed (321) 269-3212 to contact Shutterbug Magazine at 9:25 AM PST. Deborah answered my call and informed me that the proper number to contact Shutterbug Magazine directly is (321) 269-3212.