Moose Jaw and the province of Saskatchewan are well known for their amazing scenery and the opportunity to take incredible photographs, and the ExploreSask photo contest wants to see just what our shutterbugs have to offer.
The annual Tourism Saskatchewan contest is encouraging photographers of all stripes to take advantage of the province’s national wonders and submit their most striking images, photos that not only show the beauty of Saskatchewan, but also tell stories about its people and communities.
There are a total of six categories, each of which is open to both professional and amateur photographers:
- People (#ExploreSaskPeople) - Portraits of Saskatchewan people from all walks of life enjoying indoor or outdoor activities.
- Places (#ExploreSaskPlaces) - Photos that portray the community spirit and liveliness of Saskatchewan cities and towns, cityscapes, local attractions, dining and urban life.
- Prairie (#ExploreSaskPrairie) - Scenic photos from prairie regions; hidden treasures such as valleys, hills and badlands; other natural features displaying the province's diverse geography in any season.
- Water (#ExploreSaskWater) - Photography that features Saskatchewan's abundant lakes and rivers.
- Wildlife (#ExploreSaskWildlife) - Images that showcase Saskatchewan's beautiful wild animals, birds and insects.
- Woods (#ExploreSaskWoods) - Photos that highlight Saskatchewan's diverse forests and trees, from lodgepole pine and aspen groves in the south to the boreal forests of the north.
The winning photo from each category will receive a $500 Visa gift card, and a grand prize winner will also be selected from the six category winners, receiving a second $500 gift card. Up to five honourable mentions from each class will also be selected.
The winners will have their photos mounted and displayed in the Legislative Building in Regina, alongside a further selection of top photos showing the beauty of Saskatchewan’s provincial parks.
You can enter by going to TourismSaskatchewan.com/Photo-Contest or submit entries through Instagram and Twitter by using the #ExploreSask hashtag. Submissions will be displayed in on online gallery for public viewing.
For complete contest rules, visit the above weblink or call Tourism Saskatchewan toll-free at 1-877-237-2273.
The deadline for entries is September 15, 2021.
