Naturescapes

21st Annual Photography Contest

Water Flower by Michael Penn Smith, Naturescapes 2024
Best Adult Native Wildflower, Hill Country Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas
Photo Michael Penn Smith and Naturescapes Photography Contest with permission

Art Arizpe

The 2025 Naturescapes Photography Contest will start accepting entries on March 31. I am pleased to announce Carol Watson is serving as our juror. Carol is an award-winning photographer and a former president of the Hill Country Photography Club.

The contest is celebrating its 21st year. Please help us spread the word. Let's make this year the best one yet! It's amazing how the contest has grown over the years. Initially it was limited to photographs taken in San Marcos and its greenbelt areas. It then expanded to include all of Hays County. It now includes the surrounding counties: Blanco, Comal, Guadalupe, Caldwell, and Travis. This was only possible because of your support and participation.

Our postcard features Dave DeVore's 2024 Best in Show photograph, Angry Sky over Austin – 9-24-2023.

Please share this announcement with your friends and family. We want to increase the number of child contestants, so please also share with your nieces, nephews, grandchildren, Scouts, and 4H groups.

Complete details are available at the contest web page here. If you're looking for new places to explore, be sure to check out the "Venue Suggestions" page.