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Native Plant Society of Texas

New photo contest announced

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A photo contest will be held in conjunction with our fall symposium to be held in Huntsville the weekend of November 3-4.

Cecil Carter is coordinating the contest and he has announced rules and other details, which are similar to photo contests held in 2014 and earlier. In 2015 an all-digital contest was held. However, this year’s event will revert to the earlier format.

Members and attendees of the symposium are invited to enter the contest featuring images of Texas native plants and landscapes. Contest judging will be conducted by popular vote by attendees of the event.

Entering photographers will be divided into two classifications:
1. Professional – participants who have sold their photographs
2. Amateur – participants that have never sold their photographs

Photo categories that may be entered include:
1. Blooming plants native to Texas
2. Non-blooming plants native to Texas
3. Scenic/landscape featuring plants native to Texas

Contest Rules

  • Photographs entered must be of plants native to Texas and taken by the person named on the entry form.
  • Each photographer may enter a maximum of two mounted prints in each category for a total of six photos.
  • Photographs entered in previous contests are not eligible.
  • Mounted prints of your entries must be brought to the photo exhibit area at the symposium by 10am CDT on Friday, November 3, along with a completed registration form for each photo.
  • Prints must measure 8″ x 10″ inches in size. [members will vote using these]
  • Prints must be mounted on a firm backing such as mat-board or foam-board.
  • Backing should be the same size as print. No framed or glass/acrylic covering is allowed.
  • In addition to the mounted print, a digital copy of the photo in JPG or TIF format must be emailed to photocontest@npsot.org no later than Friday, October 13, 2017. A registration form should be attached.
  • Winning photographs will be placed on our website and published in our magazine. Other entries may also be used similarly. These will come from the digital images submitted.
  • Only the original photographer may enter a photograph.
  • Photographs not meeting all requirements will be disqualified.

All photos entered become the property of the Native Plant Society of Texas. By entering their photos, contestants agree that their photograph is released to the Society and may be used for displays, publications and/or educational purposes of the Society. Photographers will be credited for their work with each use.

Award certificates will be given to the first place and runner up winners in each class/category combination. Winners will be announced and awards presented at the symposium dinner held on Saturday evening, November 4, 2017. Winning photographs may also be posted on our website and published in our magazine.

Got questions? Email photocontest@npsot.org or call our state office at 830.997.9272.

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About the Region

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This low-elevations region of Texas extends inland from the barrier islands, about 60 or so miles, and stretches from Brownsville to Louisiana. In total, it covers about 9.5 million acres, with a high point of 150 feet in elevation. More than 1000 species of plants can be found in this region. On the southern end, species more common in Mexico (such as Sabal mexicana) and Central America occur.

The barrier islands provide us with dune systems, and clay flats to the inland side, which have species found in these areas alone. Many plants here, such as Ipomoea pes-caprae (beach morning glory), can be found throughout tropical regions of the globe. I’ve encountered the same species on the beaches of Guam.

Once inland, vast marshes and wet prairies occur. Occasionally, oak (Quercus fusiformis) groves can be found. Common grasses include species of Bothriochloa, Paspalum, and Sporobolus; eastern gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides); and switchgrass (Panicum species). Many rivers and creeks cut through the Gulf Prairies, and along these riparian areas various species of trees, Sabal minor, and other plants adapted to clay soils can be found. Due to overgrazing, farming, and fire suppression, woody species such as mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) and huisache (Acacia farnesiana), and invasive species such as chinaberry (Melia azedarach), Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius), and Chinese tallow (Sapium sebiferum) have increased and displaced our native flora.

Source: Wildflowers of Texas by Michael Eason