Submission Deadline: September 2, 2025
Share your favorite Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge photos of various categories for chances to win prizes. Sponsored by Pro Photo Supply & The Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
CATEGORIES:
BIRDS – Birds and waterfowl in their natural habitat. NOTE: No images of Great Horned Owls will be accepted during this year’s contest.
WILDLIFE – Any wildlife other than birds – mammals, amphibians, fish, insects, reptiles, and invertebrates in their natural habitat.
PLANT LIFE – Trees, grasses, flowers, fungi, mushrooms, and other flora in their natural habitat.
LANDSCAPE & STRUCTURES – The refuge contains a mosaic of scenic views, including iconic structures such as the Cathlapotle Plankhouse.
YOUTH (AGES 10-17) – Subject can be any of the adult categories (birds, wildlife, plant life, and landscape & structure). Open only to entrants between the ages of 10-17 years old.CATEGORY PRIZES:
1st Place [in each category]:$150 Pro Photo Supply Gift Card*
Inclusion in Gallery Showing at Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge Birdfest
12 x18 high-quality digital print
Honorable Mention:
Inclusion in Gallery Showing at Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge Birdfest
12 x18 high quality digital print
*Gift Cards from Pro Photo Supply
Submission Requirements
All image file entries must be digital uploads only.
Image files must be submitted in JPG format.
Each file should be approximately 1500 x 2100 at 300dpi in jpg format only.
Please keep file sizes no larger than 10MB.
Adult Contest is open to photographers both Professional and Amateur aged 18 or older.
Youth Contest is open to photographers aged 10-17 and in grades 5-12 generally.
You must submit one (1) image at a time.
Each contestant may submit up to six (6) digital images total.
These six (6) images can be submitted to all the same category or can be across different categories.
Image files must be submitted in JPG format by 11:59 PM on September 2nd, 2025 to prophotosupply.com.
No watermarks of any kind can be placed on the photo submissions.
Photos must have been taken within areas of the Refuge that are open to the public during public accessible hours.
No images of Great Horned Owls will be accepted during this year’s contest.
Any refuge scene whether wildlife, plants, or scenic landscape are eligible.
Color and/or black & white images are allowed.
Elements or objects not in original scene should not be added.
Limited image modifications are allowed.
Watermarks, signatures, or copyright notices MUST be removed prior to submission.
If submission rules are not followed, the application and images may not be judged and/or disqualified.
Submission Deadline: September 2, 2025