Enter Monmouth County's 2021 Photography Exhibit

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — Do you think you have a great photo, taken of nature or wildlife in Monmouth County? Enter it into the Monmouth County Park System's upcoming 2021 photography exhibit.

The park system is extending the deadlines for winter and spring submissions to Sunday, August 30. Held from January 1-31, 2021, at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown, and from February 1-28, 2021, at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell; each site has its own display.

Both shows are open to professional and amateur photographers of all ages.

This year’s theme is The Wonder of Nature and is divided into two categories, General and Wildlife, and by the four seasons. The deadline for summer is August 30 and for fall is November 29. Entrants may submit a maximum of two photographs per season. Photographers can enter either or both shows but separate submission is required.

Divisions include youth (under age 18), amateur adult, and professional adult. Each division will have a first, second and third place photograph. All winning photographs will be exhibited. Photographs must be taken at Deep Cut Gardens or the Manasquan Reservoir, respectfully. Due to this year’s circumstances, the Park System is also allowing photos taken in previous years be submitted as long as they are for the appropriate season.

The cost to enter is $5 per photograph. Acceptance into the shows is not guaranteed. Rules and entry form are available on the Deep Cut Gardens' and the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center’s webpages at www.MonmouthCountyParks.com.

For more information, please email Paul Mandala at paul.mandala@co.monmouth.nj.us.