What's Ahead
Monthly Meeting's start at 6:00 P.M. for a Meet & Greet time — Meeting start at 6:30P.M.
Christ Of The Hills United Methodist Church
700 Balearic Rd, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
Christ Of The Hills United Methodist Church
700 Balearic Rd, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
December 30th is the Deadline for submitting your photos for the January CC meeting — click HERE for details
2026 — Programs & Events
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February 10th Tuesday Meeting
Digital results |
March 10th Tuesday Meeting
Mike Moats – Macro Photography – Zoom
Mike Moats – Macro Photography – Zoom
Annual Heard Nature Photography Contest:
Just a reminder that submissions for the 49th Annual Heard Nature Photography Contest will be accepted January 31 – February 22, 2026. We’re about 6 weeks out from the submission starting date now giving plenty of time for new images and review of your catalog! Images can have been taken at any time and there’s no limitation on how many images a participant may submit. It is not necessary to be a member of the Heard Nature Photographers Club either and the contest is open to photographers of all levels – beginner to professional. With this being an all-digital contest, it doesn't matter where you live in the United States in order to participate.
Cash Prizes for Best of Show in Each of the Divisions
· Adult – Beginner/Intermediate - $100
· Adult – Intermediate - $100
· Youth – Junior (Up to the age of 14) - $100
· Youth – Senior (Ages 15-18) - $100
Categories
Adult Categories:
· Animals (Wild & Captive)
· Creepy Crawlies
· Feathered Friends
· Expressive Impressions
· Floral
· Scenics
Youth Categories:
· Animals (including Pets)
· Creepy Crawlies
· Feathered Friends
· Floral
· Scenics
Participation costs have remained the same over the years - $10/per image for Adults; $5/per image for Youth. Winners since 2017 can be found at the bottom of our home page: www.heardnaturephotographers.comCome join the challenge! Complete details are available on our website: http://www.heardnaturephotographers.com/about-the-photography-contest-2026 .
Jackie Ranney
2026 Contest Committee
http://www.heardnaturephotographers.com
214/478-2107
Just a reminder that submissions for the 49th Annual Heard Nature Photography Contest will be accepted January 31 – February 22, 2026. We’re about 6 weeks out from the submission starting date now giving plenty of time for new images and review of your catalog! Images can have been taken at any time and there’s no limitation on how many images a participant may submit. It is not necessary to be a member of the Heard Nature Photographers Club either and the contest is open to photographers of all levels – beginner to professional. With this being an all-digital contest, it doesn't matter where you live in the United States in order to participate.
Cash Prizes for Best of Show in Each of the Divisions
· Adult – Beginner/Intermediate - $100
· Adult – Intermediate - $100
· Youth – Junior (Up to the age of 14) - $100
· Youth – Senior (Ages 15-18) - $100
Categories
Adult Categories:
· Animals (Wild & Captive)
· Creepy Crawlies
· Feathered Friends
· Expressive Impressions
· Floral
· Scenics
Youth Categories:
· Animals (including Pets)
· Creepy Crawlies
· Feathered Friends
· Floral
· Scenics
Participation costs have remained the same over the years - $10/per image for Adults; $5/per image for Youth. Winners since 2017 can be found at the bottom of our home page: www.heardnaturephotographers.comCome join the challenge! Complete details are available on our website: http://www.heardnaturephotographers.com/about-the-photography-contest-2026 .
Jackie Ranney
2026 Contest Committee
http://www.heardnaturephotographers.com
214/478-2107
