River Clicks Photo Contest
Contest opens February 27 – May 29, 2023
Be inspired by nature! With the warmer temperatures, native plants are in bloom, the pollinators are pollinating, and wildlife is on the move. It’s a great time to get out and enjoy the San Antonio River Basin’s natural treasures and enter the 6th Annual River Clicks Photo Contest! This year’s special category is San Pedro Creek Culture Park located in Downtown San Antonio. We encourage you to visit and learn about the magnificent history of San Pedro Creek through culture, art, and nature as well as the entire San Antonio River Basin, and share your photos with us.
The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) is seeking photo submissions for a photo contest intended to help capture the unique aspects of the San Antonio River Basin, as well as the San Pedro Creek Culture Park in the following categories:
- Creeks & Rivers: Images that have a focal point of a creek or river within the San Antonio River Authority’s four-county jurisdiction.
- Recreation: Images capturing the use and enjoyment of creeks or rivers within the San Antonio River Basin, including, but not limited to: paddling; walking, running, or cycling on a trail; fishing; picnicking; or camping.
- Animals: Images capturing native wildlife in their undisturbed habitat.
- Plants & Insects: Images capturing plant life or pollinators and insects.
- Seasonal Variation: The photo submission period for this contest is during the springtime to encourage citizens to get outside and enjoy the natural beauty of the San Antonio River Basin. However, there is no time limit as to when the submitted photo is required to be taken. This category is specifically for photos that were taken during a previous season of the year. The focal point of the image may qualify the photo for one of the above categories, but the intent of the Seasonal Variation category is to showcase the beauty of the San Antonio River Basin during a season other than springtime.
- Student: Images capturing any of the above categories but submitted by a contestant under the age of 18. *Parent or guardian consent is required, and a waiver must be submitted at the time of entry.
- Special Category – San Pedro Creek Culture Park: Images capturing any of the above categories but taken specifically from San Pedro Creek Culture Park located in Downtown San Antonio in Bexar County.
*ONLY ONE PHOTO ENTRY PER CATEGORY PER PARTICIPANT WILL BE ALLOWED
Your submission may also be considered in one of the following categories.
- People's Choice - You can help select this category! Online voting for the People's Choice will occur July 1 - July 15 on our website. The public is encouraged to vote and choose the winner.
- Judges' Choice for Best Photograph from Bexar County
- Judges' Choice for Best Photograph from Wilson County
- Judges' Choice for Best Photograph from Karnes County
- Judges' Choice for Best Photograph from Goliad County
We encourage you to submit your photos and show off the natural treasures of the San Antonio River Basin! The contest begins February 27th and ends May 29th.
CONTEST DESCRIPTION
The San Antonio River Authority is organizing a photo contest in celebration of the entire San Antonio River Basin. This year’s special category is the San Pedro Creek Culture Park. The River Clicks Photo Contest begins February 27th and ends May 29th at 5:00 P.M. Central Standard Time.
Online voting for the People’s Choice category will begin on July 1st and end on July 15th at 5:00 P.M. Central Standard Time.
Winners will be announced at a reception at the Witte Museum in September 2023. More details will be given to all finalists.
Who may enter
The River Clicks Photo Contest is open to everyone in the community of all photographic skill levels. Individuals affiliated with the San Antonio River Authority or the San Antonio River Foundation, including employees, Board members, or interns are not eligible for any prize. The San Antonio River Authority will determine winners’ eligibility in its sole discretion.
What to enter
The contest categories mentioned above are drawn from subjects of special interest to the San Antonio River Authority. To be eligible for any category, a photograph must have been taken by the entrant within Bexar, Wilson, Karnes, or Goliad county.
*ONLY ONE PHOTO ENTRY PER CATEGORY PER PARTICIPANT WILL BE ALLOWED
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