Wednesday, January 6, 2010

The GREAT BIG Photo Contest

This great picture by Father Charles Brandt captures the spirit of the season. Beautiful Trumpeter Swans coming in for a landing. Father Charles - well known environmentalistist and
photographer often shares the special moments he's captured on film with us and I am honoured and wish to share this amazing picture with you.

MARS is planning the 5th annual Campbell River Bald Eagle Festival coming up on February 20th at the Maritime Heritage Centre at the Discovery Pier.

This year we invite interested photographers of all abilities to share their work with us. From amature to professional ,children to seniors, may participate in our first ever Photo Contest sponsored by Photo Tech foto source.

The theme is simple -with only 2 categories, Vancouver Island Birds and Vancouver Island wildlife. Preferably birds, especially eagles!!! Show us your stuff. Photo Tech fotosource will print and mount all pictures when registered (a modest $10 charge) and they are providing great prizes Youth up to 16 years, and adults over 16 may enter. A People Choice from the public attending the event will determine the winners. Prizes will be awardedwith digital cameras for youth and 12" x 24" canvas prints for adults, compliments of Photo Tech fotosource. Pre-registration is required by February 13th. Contact
250-286-21233 or phototech@fotosource.com for more information.


If you would like to contribute your photo for our fundraising silent auction to follow the event please indicate this when you register. All proceeeds help us help wildlife recover.

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