Ripley's Annual Waterfowl Photography Contest

Ripley is home to some of the rarest and most endangered species of waterfowl in the world, offering photographers and wildlife enthusiasts the chance to see these majestic birds up close, an opportunity that is disappearing in the wild due to habitat loss, over hunting, and pollution. 

To further advance our mission, Ripley is seeking to inspire the next generation of conservationists through the power of photography and we need your help! If you've had the chance to photograph our birds, join us in our mission to conserve these exquisite and genetically-valuable species by entering Ripley's First Annual Waterfowl Photography Contest.

Details

Eligibility: Open to all photographers who are at least 13 years of age, amateur or professional

​Contest Entry Period: Opens May 27th - Closes June 5th 11:59pm

Submission Fee: $5 per entry. Proceeds support the Conservancy's critical conservation work 

Voting and Winners: Photographs will be reviewed by a panel of Ripley Staff and Board members. Winners will be chosen based on the highest number of votes and winners will be announced/displayed at our Annual Benefit on Saturday, June 18, 2022. 
A list of all Rules and Contest details may be found here.
If you would like to enter and submit photos you can do so here:

Prizes

First Place (one winner): Exclusive “Behind-the-Scenes” tour for two of the RWC facility, valued at $100, a Ripley T-shirt and hat, and a one-year Ripley Individual Membership. The First-Place photo will also grace the COVER of our 2023 Ripley Calendar.

​Second Place (one winner): Ripley T-shirt and Hat, and a one-year Ripley Individual Membership. Second-Place photo will be featured in the 2023 Ripley Calendar.

Third Place (one winner): Ripley T-shirt, and a one-year Ripley Individual Membership. Third Place photo will be featured in the 2023 Ripley Calendar.

Honorable Mention (nine winners): Photos will be chosen for use in Ripley’s 2023 calendar. Winners will receive a free calendar.