Calling all photographers! Oregon Wild Outdoor Photo Contest deadline: Sept 30

If you haven't yet submitted your favorite photos capturing the beauty of Oregon's special places, there's still time left—but hurry! Your last chance to submit is Tuesday, September 30, 2008.

Share your talents and help inspire others to protect Oregon's wildlands, wildlife and waters. Plus your winning photos could earn you amazing prizes from Pro Photo Supply, lead sponsor of our contest, and other sponsors, including Keen, REI, Patagonia, Newspace Center for Photography, Lensbabies, Wallowa Llamas, Educational Recreational Adventures, All Star Rafting & Kayaking, Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center, and Common Ground Wellness Center.

Our annual photo contest is FREE to enter and open to professional and amateur photographers of all ages, so don't delay. We'll award prizes to the best photos in the following categories: * Wildlands * Wildlife * Waters * Endangered Places

For more information on the requirements for each category, please visit our website, www.oregonwild.org.

Before you send in your images, please be sure to visit our website and review our official rules & guidelines as well as our entry form to make sure you include all required information – we don't want your images to be disqualified! Send your photos and entry form to [email protected] or Photo Contest, 5825 N. Greeley Ave., Portland, OR 97217, today!

Last year we received a record number of stunning submissions, making it a tough job for our judges, but they were finally able to pick a winner in each of our four categories. To appreciate the beauty of last year's winners, please view them online at www.oregonwild.org/winners.

Good luck to you!