Snap a Shot of Russell Country – A Photo Contest

Hey shutterbugs, Russell Country is conducting a photo contest for images taken within the 13 county tourism region. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top 3 entries selected and Russell Country retains publication rights for all photos submitted. So…even if you don’t win you could see your favorites published!

First place winner will receive $150. Second and third place winners will receive $100 and $50, respectively.

Digital images are preferred and should be submitted in high resolution (300 dpi) on a CD. Up to 15 images may be submitted by one photographer. Photo releases must be available for people in each photo.

Russell Country includes Blaine, Cascade, Chouteau, Fergus, Hill, Judith Basin, Liberty, Meagher, Petroleum, Pondera, Teton, Toole and Wheatland counties in north central Montana. Photos must be taken in this area.

Subjects of interest include, but are not limited to, year round recreational activities, community events, wildlife, farm animals and landscapes. So grab your camera, look through your photos from last winter’s ski trip or this summer’s hike, and send us your favorites.

Deadline for submisstion is 5pm September 15, 2009. Entries on CD, along with your contact information, should be mailed to Russell Country, P O Box 3166, Great Falls, MT 59403. Questions should be directed to the Russell Country office at 800-527-5348.