Calling All Photographers!

Send us your pics that celebrate the best of nature.

Submit your photos now for the annual NCTC photo contest, and your image could be featured in NCTC’s 2027 calendar! NCTC is looking for the very best photos from local photographers, whether you’re a novice or an expert. It’s the quality that counts.

Show us your favorite vacation spot, or stay close to home and capture the beauty of our area’s abundant nature and wildlife, or even a cute pet. If it’s a location or a moment in time that is special to you, we want to see it.

The deadline for submission is July 31. Send your photos by emailing Amy Phelps. Be sure to include your name, phone number—or address if you don’t have a home phone—and where the photo was taken.

Remember these tips to make your photos shine:

• Lighting is important! Oftentimes, early mornings and overcast days can make for a great picture.
• Pick a focal point for best results.
• Keep the framing of the shot in mind.
• Make sure the background behind your focal point isn’t too cluttered, especially when taking portraits.