FLORENCE –The Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area has opened its annual photo contest, and, once again, it’s a simple snap-and-post online process
“Last year we wanted to make it easy for people to share their photos of northwest Alabama’s landscape, so we just asked them to post pics on social media with a hashtag,” said Carrie Crawford, MSNHA director. “It was a great success! We had more entries from more people than ever, so we’re doing it the same way this year.”
The purpose of the photo contest is to showcase what makes the MSNHA special, she added.
here are quick details:
- Photos must be from one of MSNHA’s six counties (Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone & Morgan), should be related to one of our three themes (the Tennessee River, music & Native American heritage – these sound specific but we interpret broadly for the contest) & must show/represent/demonstrate what’s special about northwest Alabama.
- To enter, post your images on your Facebook and/or Instagram accounts with hashtag #msnhaphotocontest2021. We’ll find them & “like” them – that’s all you have to do.
- Deadline is 5 p.m., Monday, Nov. 15.
- After the deadline, MSNHA staffers will vote on their favorite pics. Winners will receive prizes from local businesses.
- By entering the contest, you’re agreeing to let MSNHA use your images in marketing, promotions, publications, social media, etc.
Photos must be taken within MSNHA’s six counties—Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone and Morgan—and posted on
entrants’ social-media accounts with the hashtag #msnhaphotocontest21. Photos should focus on what’s unique in MSNHA’s landscape: natural beauty, historic sites, wildlife, outdoor recreation, downtowns, neighborhoods, significant architecture, etc. There are no categories to enter or restrictions on how many photos one person can submit. Photos should be high quality and of the highest resolution possible.
Contest deadline is 5 p.m., Monday, November 15. After the contest ends, MSNHA staffers will choose their favorite photos. Winners will receive prizes from local vendors.
“We’ll share the hash-tagged photos on our social media for everyone to enjoy,” Crawford said. “In addition, we may use some in our marketing campaigns and other print and online platforms. We’re looking forward to seeing what people find in MSNHA’s everyday landscape.”
A partnership program of the National Park Service, National Heritage Areas recognize regions throughout the country that help tell America’s story. The MSNHA is hosted by the University of North Alabama and focuses on the themes of music, Native Americans and the Tennessee River. Email msnha@una.edu & visit msnha.una.edu for more information.
Media Release/Cathy Wood/MSNHA/Media coordinator
