The Friends of the Wissahickon announced it is now accepting entries for its 2008 Wissahickon Photography Contest.

The deadline for entries is September 29 at 5 p.m.

Photographers may submit work in five categories: people; wildlife; landscape; structures; and FOW activities. All winners will receive a Friends of the Wissahickon T-shirt.

In the Adult Competition, prizes will be awarded as follows: Grand Prize (Best in Show), $100; First Prize in each category, $50; second prize in each category, a gift certificate.

Aspiring young photographers are welcome to enter our Junior Competition. Submissions will be judged in two age categories: 12 years and under and 13 to 17 years. Best in each category will receive a prize of $25.

Competitors may submit up to six photos in any category. There is no entrance fee. The Friends of the Wissahickon reserves the right to use photo submissions in FOW publications.

An entry form is available online at the Wissahickon Photography Contest webpage at the FOW office, 8708 Germantown Avenue. Questions? Contact Heather Davis Jones by sending email to: davisjones@fow.org or call 215-247-0417.

8/29/2008