Canon U.S.A. Photography in the Parks Photo Contest
Canon U.S.A., Inc., started its fourth annual Canon Photography In The Parks Photo Contest*. The contest invites photographers, from May 15th to September 30th, 2009, to enter by submitting their “Inspirational Nature Images,” the theme for this year’s contest.
Photos taken at any park or monument in America can be entered through the Canon Digital Learning Center Web site at: www.usa.canon.com/parks.
This year Canon will have two contest divisions for photographers between the ages of 13 and 17, and a separate division for adults ages 18 and older.
CONTESTANT ELIGIBILITY
The Contest is sponsored by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (Canon USA) (the Sponsor). The Contest is open to any legal U.S. resident that falls into one of two age categories, 13 – 17 years of age (Teen) or 18 years of age or older (Adult), as of May 15, 2009, and who is not a professional photographer.
Winners will be notified by phone, e-mail or mail on or about December 11, 2009
PRIZES
Two Grand Prize Winners (1 Adult, 1 Teen) for top Entry in each age group. The Grand Prize will include two (2) coach airline tickets (from the major metropolitan airport closest to the Grand Prize winner’s home), one (1) hotel room (double occupancy) for 5 days/ 4 nights and entrance fee to a park in the 48 contiguous United States (approximate retail value: $2,500.00) and an EOS 5D Mark II /EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Kit and PIXMA Pro9500 Mark II Photo Printer (approximate retail value: $4,348.99) for a total approximate retail value of $6,848.99.
Two First Prize Winners (1 Adult, 1 Teen) for 1st Place Entry in each age group. The First Prize is an EOS 5D Mark II/EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Kit and PIXMA Pro9500 Mark II Photo Printer (approximate retail value of $4,348.99).
Two Second Prize Winners (1 Adult, 1 Teen) for 2nd Place Entry in each age group. The Second Prize is the EOS 50D body, EF-S 17-55mm IS USM lens and a PIXMA Pro9500 Mark II Photo Printer (approximate retail value of $3,227. 99).
Two Third Prize Winners (1 Adult, 1 Teen) for 3rd Place Entry in each age group. The Third Prize is the EOS Rebel T1i body, EF-S 17-85mm IS USM lens and a PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II Photo Printer (approximate retail value of $1,899.97).
Twelve Honorable Mention Prizes (6 Adult, 6 Teen). Each honorable mention prize is a PowerShot G10 (suggested retail: $499.99).
Deadline: September 30th 2009
Official website: http://www.usa.canon.com
