FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 1, 2010)

THE 8TH ANNUAL FEATHERS, FUR & SCALES PHOTO CONTEST
WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Animals sporting feathers, fur, and scales were all represented among the winners of the Dallas Zoo’s annual photography contest. Juan Navarro won the grand prize with a close-up shot of an elephant’s eye, which will be permanently exhibited on Zoo grounds. He received a Canon Powershot G11 digital camera from Canon USA and a 24” x 36” iris print from Coupralux. Navarro and other winners were recognized at an awards ceremony on Oct. 24 at the Zoo. Gift certificates from camera stores in Dallas, Arlington, Fort Worth, and Garland also were provided as well as tickets from Nikon to the prestigious Nikon School, which is held every year around the country. Red River Paper generously donated several boxes of their newest metallic surface paper, and Werner Publishing contributed subscriptions to several of their camera magazines.

The Feathers, Fur & Scales photo contest was open to everyone from children to experienced professionals. Categories included: children (12 and under); junior (ages 13 to 18 years); novice (beginners to non-professionals); and advanced (considerable experience to professionals).

Sponsors of the Feathers, Fur, & Scales Photo Contest include Arlington Camera, Camera Stop, Competitive Camera, Coupralux, Fort Worth Camera, Garland Camera, Canon USA, Nikon, Red River Paper, and Werner Publishing.

The 2010 Feathers, Fur & Scales photo contest began April 1, 2010 and ended Sept. 30, 2010.