Texas Co-op Power Photo Contest:  Textures

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Texas Co-op Power Photo Contest: Textures CONTEST ENDS APRIL 10, 2024 Light glinting off a mirrored surface, pebbles along the bottom of a crystal-clear pond—some textures beckon us to linger and glide a hand across the surface. The August issue will feature winning photos of the textures that surround us. Enter Now. You must be a member of a Texas electric cooperative to enter this contest.    

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Texas Co-op Power Photo Contest: Parenthood

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Texas Co-op Power Photo Contest: Parenthood CONTEST ENDS MAY 10, 2024 Whether your little ankle-biters are out driving tractors or running at you with a mud pie, moments like these are gone too quickly. Show us what being a parent means to you. We’ll share our favorites in the September issue. Enter Now. You must be a member of a Texas electric cooperative to enter this contest.

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Lakeway Photography Club Meeting

Lake Travis Community Library 1938 Lohmans Crossing, Lakeway, TX, United States

Lakeway Photography Club (LPC) hosts quarterly meetings at the Lake Travis Community Library. The LPC is an informal group of photographers of all ages and experience who are interested in exploring photography as an art medium. We strive to help everyone improve their individual photographic styles, as well as to learn more about the art and science of both film and digital photography. Our meetings are free and open to the public. We will discuss landscape photography and review upcoming local photo festivals. For this meeting’s Spotlight, please submit your “Skyscapes” themed photos (including your solar eclipse pix!) on our Facebook page - deadline now extended to 5/20/24.

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Texas Co-op Power Photo Contest: Climbing High

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Texas Co-op Power Photo Contest: Parenthood CONTEST ENDS JUNE 10, 2024 Boulder than the rest, Texans love a good cliffhanger. Harness your strength and follow that terrain of thought by sending in your favorite climbing shots for the October issue. Enter Now. You must be a member of a Texas electric cooperative to enter this contest.  

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Naturescapes Photography Contest

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Naturescapes Photography Contest is celebrating its 20th year! The unique beauty of the natural areas within San Marcos inspired the first Naturescapes Photography Contest. The contest includes photographs taken in greenspaces and natural areas throughout Hays, Blanco, Comal, Guadalupe, Caldwell, and Travis Counties. Contest sponsors are the Hill Country Photography Club and the Hays County Master Naturalist program. Goals of the contest and exhibit include increasing public awareness of the importance of protecting our natural world and giving photographers at all levels of experience a chance to capture, share, and receive recognition for beautiful and inspiring images. Suggested subjects include natural scenery, wildlife, plants, and people and pets in the natural environment. Accepting entries from April 1st to June 24, 2024. You may view the 2023 contest winners here. Prizes $150 for Best in Show $100 for Best Natural Waterscape, sponsored by the Hays County Master Naturalists. The photo must feature a natural water feature such as a creek, river, pond or lake. $75 for Best Youth $75 each for 4 Awards of Excellence $25 each for 4 Awards of Merit There are also special prizes sponsored by two partner organizations. $75 for Best San Marcos Natural Area, sponsored by the San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance. The photo must be taken within one of San Marcos’ six natural areas: Purgatory Creek Natural Area, Spring Lake Natural Area, Ringtail Ridge Natural Area, Schulle Canyon Natural Area, Blanco Shoals Natural Area, and Sessom Creek Park. You can find out more about these Natural Areas, including their locations. To be eligible for this prize, a photo must first be selected for the Naturescapes exhibition. $50 each for the Best Adult and the Best Youth Native Wildflower, sponsored by The Hill Country Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. To be eligible for this prize, a photo must first be selected for the Naturescapes exhibition. The contest is open to resident and visiting photographers of all ages. Naturescapes Exhibition San Marcos Activity Center Walkers’ Gallery from September 28th – October 25th, 2024 Naturescapes Awards Reception San Marcos Activity Center on Saturday, September 28th, 2024 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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Texas Co-op Power Photo Contest: Mascots

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Texas Co-op Power Photo Contest: Mascots CONTEST ENDS JULY 10, 2024 The spirit of the game, mascots get us off our feet and cheering for the home team. Show off the mascot mania of your hometown for our November issue. Enter Now. You must be a member of a Texas electric cooperative to enter this contest.

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Texas Co-op Power Photo Contest: Young Photographers

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Texas Co-op Power Photo Contest: Young Photographers CONTEST ENDS AUGUST 10, 2024 Great things come in small packages. We’ll highlight the best work of your young photographers, 13 and under, in the December issue. Enter Now. You must be a member of a Texas electric cooperative to enter this contest.

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Lakeway Photography Club Meeting

Lake Travis Community Library 1938 Lohmans Crossing, Lakeway, TX, United States

Lakeway Photography Club (LPC) hosts quarterly meetings at the Lake Travis Community Library. The LPC is an informal group of photographers of all ages and experience who are interested in exploring photography as an art medium. We strive to help everyone improve their individual photographic styles, as well as to learn more about the art and science of both film and digital photography. Our meetings are free and open to the public. Stay tuned for more details on our August meeting.

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Texas Co-op Power Photo Contest: Parks

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Texas Co-op Power Photo Contest: Parks CONTEST ENDS SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 Around the corner and around the state, parks are everywhere. For January, we want to see where you and yours go to play and relax. Enter Now. You must be a member of a Texas electric cooperative to enter this contest. Original photography only. Images generated by computer/AI or heavily manipulated by editing software will be disqualified.

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2024 Lakeway Photo Festival Awards Reception

Lakeway Activity Center 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway, TX, United States

Mark your calendars! The much-anticipated Awards Reception for the 2024 Lakeway Photo Festival is happening next Sunday, September 22nd, at 4:00 PM at the Lakeway Activity Center. Join us as we celebrate the creativity and talent of all the photographers who participated in this year's festival. We'll be announcing the winning photos in each category, and it's sure to be an exciting afternoon! Date & Time: Sunday, September 22nd, 2024, from 4 to 5 PM Location: Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway, TX 78734 Attire: Fun, festive, or relaxed party attire Website: 2024 Lakeway Photo Festival Cost: Free! Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the artistic achievements of the Lakeway community, see the winning photos displayed on the big screen, and a chance to mingle with fellow photography enthusiasts while enjoying some light refreshments. In addition, the winning photos will also be on exhibit at the Lakeway City Hall Art Gallery from November 1st to December 31st, with an opening reception on Monday, November 18th, at 5:30 PM.

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