Georgia-Paciific, Atlanta, GA., USA, and the St. Johns River Alliance (Florida) report that they will create a new calendar with photographs reflecting the beauty and character of the St. Johns River. The calendar will contain the works of 15 photographers selected as finalists in a new photo contest to promote beautiful scenes along the St. Johns River. The pictures will be featured in a 15-month 2011 calendar that will be available in September. G-P and the Alliance are asking the public to help select the grand prize winner.
All proceeds from sales of the calendar will benefit the St. Johns River Alliance, whose mission is to preserve, protect, promote, restore, and celebrate the St. Johns River as an American Heritage River.
"These photographs clearly show the passion Floridians have for the St. Johns River," said Mark Middlebrook, executive director of the St. Johns River Alliance. "One of our many missions—from river restoration to education—is to raise the profile of the river throughout the state. And these photographs do that."
The image receiving the most votes will become the calendar’s cover photograph and the winning photographer will enjoy a 4-day, 3-night excursion to Walt Disney World in Orlando. Visit the contest website to view the nearly 300 images and vote. Individuals may vote once each day through August 2.
The contest was open to both amateur and professional photographers and photographs must have been taken within the last three years. The Alliance is a not-for-profit organization formed in 2003 as a direct result of the St. Johns River being designated as one of 14 American Heritage Rivers.
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