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Fabulous Photos
from the
Unskilled Eye
Sam Houston Museum hosts the 4th Annual Amateur Photography Contest
by Jennifer Armstrong
Amateur photographers are set to
display their works from October
14 December 22, 2013, at the
Sam Houston Museum. Casey
Roon, Curator of Exhibits, shares
that the excitement for the event
is building!
"The 4th Annual Amateur
Photography Contest is a great
way for amateur photographers to
display their work in a Museum
setting," Casey shares. "This is a
great opportunity for budding
photographers!"
Photographs can relate to themes
such as travel, food, action, faces
and many more! Or, they might
dabble in the tricks of flora and
fauna, or black and white! The
field of interest is wide for this
year's photography contest.
"My favorite photos are the
ones that have passion behind
them. They are more than just a
macro shot of a flower or a field
of bluebonnets. They come from
photographers that have a strong,
very personal story behind their
photos," Casey says.
A "Best in Show" award signifies
the Grand Champion of the
event. That lucky photographer
receives a $200 check. Curator's
Choice, the reserve champion,
won't go home empty handed,
as they receive a $100 check.
Monetary prizes go to first, second
and third place winners as well.
Though the photographers can
enjoy the spoils of winning prizes,
the real winning comes from the
recognition of an interesting
piece of work among the museum
enthusiasts.
To enter your photo, check
out samhoustonmemorial-
museum.com for details.
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