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Hit Me With Your Best Shot! Bird Photography 2026
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Hit Me With Your Best Shot! Bird Photography 2026

Gallery by the Lake Inc

June 27, 2026Lake Charles, LA, USA (Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center)

Gallery by the Lake's 8th annual bird photography competition — jurors Dawn Hewitt (BWD Magazine) and Bruce Wunderlich judge Open and Restricted categories for a framed exhibition at Historic City Hall (Sep 25 – Nov 28, 2026) with awards at the opening reception.

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Gallery by the Lake's 8th annual bird photography competition — jurors Dawn Hewitt (BWD Magazine) and Bruce Wunderlich judge Open and Restricted categories for a framed exhibition at Historic City Hall (Sep 25 – Nov 28, 2026) with awards at the opening reception.

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Photographers of all ages nationally; bird must be main subject. Open category: DSLR/mirrorless; Restricted: age 17 and under or bridge cameras. Accepted framed works shipped from within the US; follow Audubon photography ethics.

Dates & details

Deadline
June 27, 2026, 11:59 PM MDT
Programme dates
September 25 – November 28, 2026
Results
July 10, 2026
Costs to the artist
$35–$45 entry + framing/shipping
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Open: Best in Show $450, 1st $350, 2nd $100, 3rd $75; Restricted: 1st $250, 2nd $100 ($1,325 total)
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$35 (up to 5 entries; +$5 each additional, max 8)

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