Photographers Asked to Go 'Wild in Westborough'

Information courtesy of Westborough Community Land Trust.

Grab your camera and head to the woods—or to the hillsides, meadows and lakes of Westborough to capture their beauty. Area photographers of all ages are invited to participate in the Westborough Community Land Trust (WCLT) Wild in Westborough photo contest this October. To showcase the wild side of town, all entries must be taken in Westborough of natural subjects, such as landscapes, flora or wildlife. 

A juried selection of the photographs will be displayed in the Wild in Westborough exhibit, running from Oct. 22 to Nov. 6 at on Lyman Street. Awards will be given for Best of Show (1st, 2nd and 3rd), plus a Popular Vote Award chosen by exhibit visitors. An opening reception for the exhibit is slated for Oct. 23 from 2 to 5 p.m.

Contest rules for participants include the following.  

DROP-OFF: Photos must be delivered to Tatnuck Bookseller on Oct. 13 and 14, 6 to 8 p.m. or on Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to noon 

ENTRIES:

• All entries must be labeled on back with name, phone number, photo title and location.
• Photos may be color or black and white, but they may not be digitally enhanced.
• No photos smaller than 5” x 7” before matting. All entries must be matted (no frames) and protected by glassine envelopes.
• Each photographer may submit up to 2 photos.

PICK UP: All photos must be picked up at Tatnuck Bookseller on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. Identification must be presented to pick up any photos. 

“Although new homes, shops and businesses have sprung up across the local landscape, many natural places still exist in Westborough that inspire the imagination,” said contest chairman Sharon Williams. “From a tiny tree frog to a sunset lake vista, creative photographs present the beautiful, untamed face of Westborough. We hope many photographers in the area will share their talents and appreciation of nature with the public through our exhibit.” 

This Wild in Westborough contest celebrates the natural environment of Westborough that the WCLT has worked to preserve for a decade. For details and to download an entry form, see www.westboroughlandtrust.org.

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