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National Wildlife Federation 2011 Photo Contest

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American Avocet
© John Corney 2011
 Oh boy, time is starting to run short to get my act together and put together some photos to enter into the 2011 National Wildlife Federation's annual photo contest. (Closing date is July 14th)

I know many of you out there enjoy photographing wildlife, and it doesn't have to be photos from an African safari for this contest. There's even a category for shots taken in your backyard.

Prizes
A total of more than $20,000 in cash prizes and other gifts will be awarded to the top entries selected by the editors in seven categories. Two $5,000 grand prizes; first prizes will be awarded in each category and in youth division; second prizes will be awarded in each category and in youth division. Winners will be published in the December issue of National Wildlife.

Categories
•Baby Animals (NEW!)
•Backyard Habitat
•Birds
•Connecting People and Nature
•Landscapes and Plant life
•Mammals
•Other Wildlife

Levels of Competition
•Amateur
•Professional
•Youth

So why not join me in submitting some of your best photos of the great outdoors. Here's the link to the 2011 National Wildlife Federation Photography Contest
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