The Texas 4-H Photography Contest encourages self-expression and allows youth to demonstrate skills learned in the area of photography, including the use of photographic equipment and process of photographs. The District contest is NOT a qualifying event for state contest.
This year District 5 is hosting 4 different contests : Fall Foliage, General Photography, Spring Flowers, and new this year, Entomology for our 4-H youth, Clover Kids, and Adults.
Photographs that meet the category criteria can be entered in more than one contest. Example: a photo of a rose could be entered into the Spring Flowers contest and General Photography contest under Plant/Flora category.
Photographs for all 4 contests must be uploaded to Submittable. If you do not have a Submittable account (free), click here to set up your profile.
Entry Requirements:
- Open to enrolled District 5 4-H members and adults and Clover Kids
- Register to participate through 4HOnline at https://v2.4honline.com
- 4-H member and adult Contest Fee – Flat fee of $10 per contestant per photography contest (no per photo fee). NO LATE ENTRIES accepted
- Clover Kids – no fee to participate
- All photographs will be uploaded via Submittable (see due dates for each contest)
2023 Fall Foliage ID & Photography Contest
Photos of interesting, unique, and colorful tree leaves that depict Fall or Autumn.
Dates:
- Register in 4HOnline October 16 – December 15, 2023
- Upload photographs November 15 – December 15, 2023
General Information:
• Open to 4-H members, adults, and Clover Kids in District 5
• Individual event
• Identification of tree based upon leaf and common name
• Photography skills implemented to capture colorful fall leaves
Submittable link for uploading photographs: Fall Foliage
2024 General Photography Contest
Dates:
- Register in 4HOnline October 16, 2023 – March 1, 2024
- Upload photographs February 1 – March 1, 2024
General Information:
• Open to 4-H members, adults and Clover Kids registered in District 5
• Individual event
• Contest based upon categories listed on page 8 & 9 in the contest rules
Submittable link for uploading photographs: General Photography
2024 Spring Flowers ID & Photography Contest
Dates:
- Register in 4HOnline March 1 – June 15, 2024
- Upload photographs May 15 – June 15, 2024
General Information:
• Open to 4-H members, adults, and Clover Kids in District 5
• Individual event
• Identification of plant or tree by common name based upon “showy” flower
• Photography skills implemented to capture those colorful spring flowers
Submittable link for uploading photographs: Spring Flowers
2024 Entomology Photography Contest
Take and submit photos of interesting, unique, colorful, bold, and interesting Texas insects that depict their natural habitat.
Dates:
- Register in 4HOnline October 16, 2023 – March 1, 2024
- Upload photographs February 1 – March 1, 2024
General Information:
• Open to 4-H members, adults, and Clover Kids in District 5
• Individual event
• Identification of adult insect by common name in the natural habitat of insect
• Photography skills implemented to capture Texas insects
Submittable link for uploading photographs: Entomology
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