The Lookout’s Annual Wild Bird Photo Contest
2023 Photo Contest Information
Submission Period:
Start: Friday, September 1st at 8 a.m.
End: Saturday, September 30th at 6 p.m.
Exhibit & Voting:
Exhibit Opens: Monday, October 2nd at the store location.
Voting Begins: Monday, October 2nd
Voting Ends: Thursday, October 26th at 6:00 p.m.
Winner Announcements:
Winners will be announced:
Prescott | 12 pm, Saturday, October 28th
The winners will be announced at The Lookout’s 20th anniversary celebration event on Saturday, October 28th, at noon.
New Address:
1230 Willow Creek Road, Prescott AZ
Additional instructions: Entrance is off of Black Drive
2021 Prescott Winners:
1st Place: Leonard Salonsky
2nd Place: Russell Pilcher
3rd Place: Bob Wigand
Honorable Mention: Alice Madar
2023 Contest Details
We invite our customers to come to our store to view the winning pictures that will be on display for the next year.
General Information
Subject: Wild Birds Only. Photographs from birds in captivity will not be accepted, this includes events with wild birds.
Eligibility: General Public (Except The Lookout Staff)
Display Location: The Lookout store in Prescott, AZ
Submission Period: Start: Friday, September 1st at 8 a.m.
End: Saturday, September 30th at 6 p.m.
Photo Information
Photographer Name & Contact Information
Photo Title or Information (i.e. Robin in Feeder, etc.)
The Lookout will assign a reference number to each entry
Suggested Subjects and Categories
Wild Birds in their Natural Habitat
Wild Birds at Feeders, Baths & Houses
Wild Bird Behavior
Group Shots (2 or more wild birds)
People Enjoying Wild Birds
Photo Composition
Printed Photos Only (Photoshoping is OK)
Maximum Size: 8.5″ x 11″
No Framing, No Photo Board Mounting, No Names on the Front of the Pictures
Number of Submissions
Up to Three (3) per Photographer
Judging and Voting
Voting by general public begins Monday, October 2nd at 9:00 a.m., and ends on Thursday, October 26th.
The Winners will be announced Saturday, October 28th, at Noon.
Prizes
First Place: $100 Gift Certificate to The Lookout
Second Place: $75 Gift Certificate to The Lookout
Third Place: $50 Gift Certificate to The Lookout
Honorable Mention: $25 Gift Certificate to The Lookout
Disclaimer
The Lookout reserves the right to edit photo comments to make them more clear to viewers. The Lookout is not responsible for damage, loss or degradation of submitted photos. Photos must have been taken by the submitting photographer. Each photographer is responsible for all questions connected with copyright issues. Submitted images become property of The Lookout and photographer agrees to permit use of submitted photos on the The Lookout web site and in future The Lookout advertising without charge.