Annual photo contest returns

The Hill Country Alliance, a nonprofit organization to raise awareness of the Central Texas Hill Country, is now hosting its 16th annual photo contest.

This year’s Hill Country Photo Contest, entitled “Snapshot of the Hill Country,” challenges photographers to share their view of the fragile resources, growing communities and scenery of the Texas Hill Country. The contest is open to entries from now until May 31. Photographers of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate.

“As always, we hope the photo contest will allow photographers to share images of the Hill Country’s breathtaking vistas, clear waters, starry night skies, and close-knit communities that they want to capture and protect forever,” said Leah Cuddeback, storytelling and public engagement man ager with the HCA. “In addition, we hope that contestants this year will also share snapshots of change in the region: impacts of growth, contrast between old and new, or images of the things they would like to see stay the same forever. We particularly encourage photographers to consider submitting shots that feature the diversity of the Hill Country, its people, and its future.”

Photos can be submitted online by visiting HCA’s website: hillcountryalliance.org/PhotoContest. Winners will receive cash prizes and their photos will appear in HCA’s 2023 Calendar.