Winter 2025-2026 Outdoor Nature Photo Contest
Presented by River Action in partnership with Camera Corner, this contest celebrates the beauty of our region’s wildlife and river landscapes during the winter season. Photographers of all experience levels are invited to participate and share their best shots of the Mississippi River and its magnificent bald eagles.Submission Details
- Submission Window: December 1 – January 12 (midnight)
- Entry Fee: $10 per photo submission
- Judging Period: January 12 – January 15
Categories
- Amateur: Cell phone or cameras less than 5400 x 3600 at 300 dpi
- Professional: Cameras higher than 7200 x 4800 at 300 dpi
Themes
Submissions should capture nature and river-related outdoor landscapes, including bald eagles, ducks, fish, frozen water, trees with snow, and other seasonal wildlife scenes.Prizes & Recognition
- Prizes: $400 in Camera Corner gift cards for each category, split among 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners
- Printed Canvas: 1st–3rd place winners in each category will receive a free printed canvas of their image from Camera Corner
- Publication: 1st place Professional photo will appear on the front cover of the February issue of Eddy Magazine; 1st place Amateur photo will appear on the inside front cover
Judging
A panel of eight judges (four amateur and four professional) will evaluate entries using a rubric developed by Camera Corner. Judges will include local photographers such as Mik Holgerson and Brian Tagana, among others.Partners & Sponsors
River Action thanks our partners and sponsors for making this event possible:- Camera Corner
- Brian Tagana
Contact
For questions or more information, contact Chris at River Action at ctrue@riveraction.org or call 563-322-2969. For photography and camera questions, reach out to Camera Corner at (563) 594-8874 (Randy or Doug).Stay tuned for more details and submission links coming soon!
