Group Description

In 2011, we celebrate the 12th anniversary of the National Historic Landmark Photo Contest. The past decade has brought us over 1,000 incredible images from almost every state in the union. These images were submitted by people from all walks of life who care for and cherish these special places that represent our American story. Many images were submitted by owners or caretakers. Many others were submitted by visitors, both from the United States and abroad.

The contest, 100 Days of NHLs, begins April 22; all entries – one per landmark, up to 10 total – must be submitted by July 31. Winning entries will be featured in the National Historic Landmark 2012 Event Planner.

“Not all national historic landmarks are battlefields, high-style architecture, or associated with the Founding Fathers,” said National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis. “But all are places with extraordinary significance to our American story. Through the photo contest we invite people to explore these amazing places and to share their favorites.”

On this, our 12th anniversary, we welcome hundreds of outstanding photos of unexpected and incomparable landmarks. National Park Service employees nationwide will vote to select the winning images. Last year’s winners are highlighted in this flickr gallery - 2010 NHL Photo Contest Winners.

Be sure to read group submission guidelines and the RULES!
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RULES

1) All photographs must be your own work and you must own the right to distribute the image.

2) Photos entered in the 2011 NHL Photo Contest may not have been entered in previous NHL Photo Contests.

3) Photos must be offered under a Creative Commons Attribute License. See Creative Commons for more information. If you do not like these terms, you can also send permission statement through flickr mail or send an email to nhl_photo@nps.gov for alternative permission standards.

4) Entrants will not enter onto NHL sites that are not open to the public without permission from the property owner. If you are unsure whether a site is open to the public or not, please consult the list of National Historic Landmarks by state at through the NHL database.

5) You must have the consent of those whose faces are visible in the image. If your photo is selected, you will be required to provide a release for each individual in the photograph.

6) By participating in this contest, you agree to the terms of these rules.

Step by Step Guide to Group Submission
Even if you are familiar with Flickr, please read these guidelines which include important information.

Step 1: Make sure the photograph is of National Historic Landmark! For a list of NHLs designated by the Secretary of the Interior, visit: www.nps.gov/history/nhl/designations/listsofNHLs.htm ONLY PHOTOS OF DESIGNATED NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARKS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS CONTEST.

Step 2: You must include name and location (city AND state) of the NHL in the photograph title/description

Step 3: Must tag the photo 2011NHLPHOTOCONTEST

Step 4: Photos must be offered under a Creative Commons Attribute License www.flickr.com/creativecommons/

If you do not like these terms, you can also send permission statement through flickr mail or send an email to nhl_photo@nps.gov for alternative permission standards. If you would like to email submission, please include the statement below in the email: “I agree to the followings terms regarding my photograph of (insert NHL name, location, and flickr link.) I agree that the submission of an entry shall constitute the grant of a non-exclusive, royalty free license to the National Park Service to reproduce and utilize the photograph submitted for any governmental purpose, including but not limited to publication on the Internet and/or use as part of interpretive publications. Entrants further grant to the National Park Service the right of use and publish their proper name and state online and in print, or any other media, in connection with the Contest. By entering, participants thereby release and hold harmless the United States of America, its employees and agents from any and all liability for any injuries, loss or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with the Contest or any prize won. Restrictions, conditions, and limitations apply.

Step 5: Upload to the group! Remember each participant may enter 1 (ONE) image per NHL and up to 10 (TEN) images total.

Step 6: We will approve submissions. Proper tagging (2011NHLPHOTOCONTEST), labeling and identification of your submission helps speed the verification process!

Notes: Upload the highest resolution image possible. The entries may be used in various contexts and high resolution images produce the best results.