laves Spending quf& rime in he area's gorgeous scenery. reop&ning of the school. ft is titted "Putting Back the ~i&c&:' Aboare: ff may inof look like much - buf. this ibulfcding houses hrtr washers CJD 'Ding' Days photo contest comes into focus June 1 marks the opening of the Annual "Ding" Darling photo contests may not be resubmitted. Days Amateur Nature Photography Contest. • Judging will be anonymous. Please do not The contest, sponsored by the "Ding" Darling Wildlife put your name or anything that will identify Society (DDWS) and held in conjunction with "Ding" you on your photo. Days, Oct. 8 through 14, honors the birthday of Jay • Judging criteria: Norwood "Ding" Darling, one of the foremost conserva- 1. technical excellence (sharpness, lighting, tionists in American history and driving force behind the composition, exposure) eponymous J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge 2. originality/creativity (NWR). ' • '••: ' 3. interest Deadline for submission is 4 p.m. on August 31. 4. ability to be reproduced for publication S Complete contest rules are listed below. For an entry form • Digital photos are acceptable. However, Buck Ward, "E and other contest information, log on to www.dingdarling- only limited image modifications are permit- from Fort fa society.org and click on "Photos," then "Photo Contest." Or ted. Manipulation should only be used to pro- Myers, Florida, contact DDWS at
[email protected] or 239- duce a more natural looking photograph. took first place 472-1100, ext. 233. Cropping is allowed, but any other color modi- in the 2006 Entries may be delivered in person to J.N.