Submission Guidelines

Calling all shutterbugs—we’re looking for you!

Each year, Legacy Land Trust Society creates a calendar chock-full of gorgeous photos showcasing the areas in and around Mountain View County, Alberta.

With your help we fill the calendar with an array of beautiful images.

Perhaps you have photos you’ve already taken. Or maybe you’d like to accept the challenge to explore and capture some fantastic images in time for next year’s submission deadline?

Either way, we welcome your contribution.

To ensure your photos have the best chance of being chosen, please read these Submission Guidelines.

Guidelines

Theme

Our theme, Worth Conserving, reflects Legacy’s commitment to land conservation and stewardship.

Legacy’s goal is to conserve valued lands in and around Mountain View County, including Clearwater County, Red Deer County, Kneehill County, Rocky View County, and the MD of Bighorn.

Please submit photos taken in this general area. (Subjects must be local and native to this region. No polar bears, wild horses or mountain goats, please.)

Content

We’d love to see your photos showcasing a variety of life in all seasons—so give us your best shots!

Our conservation work focuses on three areas: ecological, agricultural and heritage/historical.

If this is your first time submitting photos, you may find the following ideas helpful. Please remember, they’re only suggestions—a jumping-off point for your creativity!

Ecological

Landscapes in various seasons and times of day / Invertebrates (bugs, spiders, slugs, aquatic insects) / Fish / Toads & frogs / Lizards & snakes / Birds / Small mammals (mice, voles, hares) / Large mammals (beaver, deer, elk, bears). /Plants (grasses, mushrooms; seldom seen flowers) / People, all ages, enjoying the outdoors (skiing, canoeing, hiking, painting).

NB: We don’t publish photos of animals that are feral (eg. “wild” horses) or that live outside our general area of Central Alberta (eg. pikas, bighorn sheep, mountain goats).

Agricultural

Hay fields, crops, bales. Cattle. Farm equipment. Farmers/ranchers.

Heritage/Historical

Indigenous artifacts, tipi rings, buffalo jumps or rubbing rocks. Old homesteads. Old farm equipment.

Description

Briefly describe your image. (eg. crab spider on wild rose; frost on pine needles).

Caption (Optional)

In 70 words or less, tell us why you think the subject of your photo is worth conserving.

Location

Please include the general location where the photo was taken (eg. west of Sundre; near Cremona).

Format

You’re welcome to submit up to five photos. We’re looking for realistic images and colours, with a minimum of digital manipulation. Photos should be submitted as RGB JPEG files.

We use only horizontal (landscape) images. Please do not submit square or vertical (portrait) shots.

Image Specifications

The calendar uses 13 main images and more than 50 small filler images. All images must be horizontal. No square or vertical images.

Main Image

Minimum size: 3375 px x 2595 px (11.25” X 8.65” at 300 dpi)

Filler Image

Minimum size: 1050 px x 750 px (3.5” X 2.5” at 300 dpi)

Filler images can be larger than this but no smaller. If you’re uncertain as to what size to submit use the Main Image specs.

Naming Your Photos

To make sure we’re able to credit you as the photographer, please use the following format to title each image.

Subject_Your Name.jpg

For example, Terry Webb’s images would be named:

Bull moose_Terry Webb.jpg
Wolf spider_Terry Webb.jpg

Once you’ve chosen your photos, fill in the Submission Form, upload your images, and click the SUBMIT button. We’re eager to see what you’ve been seeing!

Submissions for the 2024 calendar are now closed.

If you prefer, you may submit your photos on a thumb drive or DVD. Print a copy of the entry form (PDF link below), fill it out and include it with your submission. Mail or deliver to:

Legacy Land Trust Society

4805-49th Ave.
Olds, AB T4H 1E1

Calling all shutterbugs—we’re looking for you!

Guidelines

Theme

Content

Ecological

Agricultural

Heritage/Historical

Description

Caption (Optional)

Location

Format

Image Specifications

Main Image

Filler Image

Naming Your Photos

Subject_Your Name.jpg

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