The City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) department has begun its 2011 Amateur Photography Contest. Any amateur photographer may enter photographs taken on OSMP lands. Entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011. Judges will be looking for photographs that capture the beauty and excitement of the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks.

Categories include:
• People and Recreation – may include shots of people and pets enjoying OSMP;
• Flora and Fauna – any plant or wild animal on OSMP lands;
• Scenic – landscapes that may include wildlife, flora or other elements of OSMP;
• Cultural Resources and History – images containing cultural and historic pieces;
• Under 18 years old – photographers younger than 18 years may enter photographs from any of the above categories; and
• Staff – for City of Boulder employees and their families.

There are both color and black and white subcategories.

Winning photographs will be on display at the Ranger Cottage at Chautauqua Trailhead, 900 Baseline Road in Boulder, beginning Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. Winning photos will also be displayed in an online photo gallery on the OSMP website.

Prizes from local merchants will be awarded to the two “Best of Show” winners and to first, second and third place in each category.

Please visit www.bouldercolorado.gov/osmp/photocontest for more information, rules and entry forms.