Blog Category: AMPC Announcements
(From Andrew Miller, Coordinator of Outdoor Programs at Appalachian State University, and Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition Director)
On the opening eve of the 8th Annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition, I want to share with you a couple of highlights from one of the 2010 Student Outdoor Learning Expeditions (SOLE Trips) which are supported in part by AMPC proceeds.
This summer marked the 7th New Zealand expedition hosted by Outdoor Programs at Appalachian State University. This 28 day short-term study abroad program immerses students in the landscapes and cultures of this remarkable and stunning country. This year marked the 4th time I have served as a leader of this experience and I have to say, the stars really aligned on this one. Read more »
One very special and anticipated feature of the Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition is its rotating Share the Journey® category theme. This year, The Parkway Tree Project has been established to document significant trees that contribute to the character, environment, and/or aesthetic of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Photographers are encouraged to capture images of trees along the Blue Ridge Parkway that stand out as the most beautiful, the oldest or largest, trees that tell a story or have a place in history, and those that are unique for their shape, species or character. Read more »
This year’s AMPC will be open for registration and submissions on Friday, September 17, 2010! This should give you shutterbugs a little extra time to squeeze in last minute summertime shots for this year’s comp. The competition will also be closing a little bit earlier than usual, too, so that’s something to keep in mind as you get your submissions together. For a full schedule of events, rules, FAQ and other important info, please visit the website: www.appmtnphotocomp.org. Read more »
The final moment has arrived and today, the judges have announced the winners for this year’s Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition. Congratulations are certainly in order for this year’s category winners, special mentions, finalists, and of course, Best In Show and People’s Choice Award winners!
Thanks to all of the photographers this year for participating, as well as the general public at large for helping us to get the word out with press releases, blog posts, blog comments, etc. If you, or someone you know, would like to participate as a competition sponsor or supporter, please contact Andrew Miller, Competition Director, at 828-262-4954 or contact us using the VBR contact form.
AMPC is funded through the generous contributions of our partners, sponsors and supporters. You can provide needed operational support to AMPC by choosing to make a donation and/or offering us feedback on your user experience.
Below we have listed the the winners for top honors, categories, and special mentions. Read more »
(From Andrew Miller, Competition Director)
The Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition has grown to be one of the top photography events in our region. This year, we saw a near 20% increase in submissions and received them from 14 states and several international destinations.
A number of individuals, organizations, and businesses lend a hand to make AMPC possible, and we work hard to highlight those efforts. Something we don’t spend a lot of time highlighting is what we do with the proceeds garnered from the annual competition, so I wanted to take some time to share that with you. Read more »
