End of Summer Photo Contest
Show us how you connect with nature!
Greater Lovell Land Trust is accepting photo submissions that celebrate the beauty of our woods, waters, and the special moments you experience outdoors here in western Maine.
Whether it’s a stunning landscape, a favorite trail, or local wildlife, we want to see it.
Timeline
August 15: Photo submission window opens.
September 15: Photo submission closes.
September 16: Voting opens at noon ET.
September 30: Voting closes at noon ET.
Mid October: Winners are announced online
Who should enter?
The contest is open to photographers of all skill levels and ages.
What to Enter
We are seeking photographs that highlight the beauty and diversity of the wildlife, plant life, and landscapes in beautiful Western Maine. We are also seeking photos of people enjoying nature. In order to qualify, photographs must be taken in the Greater Lovell Land Trust region between June and September 2026.
Each entrant may enter a maximum of 3 photographs. Photos may have been taken between June and September 2026. If your photo was taken on a GLLT property, please provide a description/location in your submission email.
Images submitted must not be obtained by harassment or disturbance of wildlife, damage to the environment or wildlife by the photographer, or infringe on the rights of any other photographer or person. This includes relocating and disturbing nests, feeding wildlife, and handling wildlife. Please refrain from sending images of captive or pet animals.
Details
Digital Alterations & Screen Captures
Please submit the original photo. Any screen captures of images or AI-generated images will not be accepted, including screen captures of images from social media platforms.
All photographs should accurately reflect the subject matter and the scene as it appeared. Photos that have been digitally altered beyond standard optimization may not be entered. Standard optimization is defined as the removal of dust, cropping, minor adjustments to color and contrast, etc.
Image Size & File Type
Because we would love to be able to feature the winning photos in our publications, we ask that you use the highest setting on your camera. Entries must be in JPEG format. They may originate in any format, including—but not limited to—digital files, digital prints, slides, transparencies, color prints, or black and white prints; however, they must be submitted via email to ainsley.marsh@gllt.org.
Voting & winners
All photos submitted will be eligible for the public voting period between September 16 - 30. There will be a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner, determined by the number of votes each photo receives. A link to vote will be shared on our social media, on our website, and in our weekly e-news. Winners will be announced online.
Winners will receive various prizes to local Lovell businesses.
How To Enter
Each entrant may enter a maximum of 3 photographs. They can be entered at the same time, or over the course of the contest. All submissions, regardless of original format, must be submitted by email to ainsley.marsh@gllt.org.
Rights
By entering the photo contest, you hereby grant to Greater Lovell Land Trust non-exclusive, irrevocable publication rights for your photos in all Greater Lovell Land Trust publicity materials, print or electronic, and the right to use your name, city, state, and country of residence in such publications. This includes the right to use your photos on our website, in print and electronic advertisements and promotions, and for fundraising purposes. All photographs will be credited with the caption “© Person’s Name.”
Questions?
Any questions can be sent via email to ainsley.marsh@gllt.org.