Photos should be of any aspect of life at Lake Cuyamaca - camping, fishing, picnicking, hiking, cooking on the grill, dining at the Pub, boating, scenery, wildlife, etc. Creative photos of people enjoying the activities that Lake Cuyamaca has to offer are encouraged.

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Rules:

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* Photos must be taken at Lake Cuyamaca.

* Photos must be submitted by 11:59 PM, May 31, 2023.

* Photos cannot contain watermarks or copyright marks.

* Photos must be in JPEG format, in high resolution and with a preferred minimum of 1,200 pixels on the longest side.

* Limit of five photo submissions per photographer.

* Photos can be edited for minor adjustments but must retain a natural and realistic appearance.

* Photos and all usage rights become the property of Lake Cuyamaca Recreation and Park District.

* Employees of Lake Cuyamaca Recreation and Park District or The Pub at Lake Cuyamaca  and their families are welcome to participate but are not eligible to win.

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How to Enter:

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1) Submit photos by email to info@lakecuyamaca.org

Include in the email the name of photographer, date taken, and the names of any identifiable people in the photo.

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2) For each photo entered, submit a completed entry form. Entry Forms can be found here.

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3) If any identifiable people are in the photo, a Photo Release Form must be submitted for each identifiable person. 

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Judging:

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Judging will be performed by a panel of Lake Cuyamaca Recreation and Park District staff. Judging will be based on the contest's theme, as well as on technical quality, visual attractiveness, and creativity/originality. 

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Prizes:

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1st Prize: Two night stay in a Lakeview cabin 

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2nd  Prize: Two night stay in Rainbow Condo or Raccoon Condo

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3rd Prize: Two night stay in Angler’s Retreat cabin

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4th Prize: Two night stay in a Sleeping Cabin

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5th Prize: The Pub at Lake Cuyamaca gift card for $50.-

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