So I finally got a chance to sit down and check out the entries for the contest earlier this month. Common guys I had ONE entry! You can do better than that. :) I was going to wait until the contest was over before I was going to post my own project pics but it looks like I need to post them soon for inspiration instead. I realize the contest makes you work a bit harder for it, but I promise it’s totally worth it! I also got emailed that they didn’t have time to finish because of finals at school, that was totally my fault as I didn’t know testing time was going to be the same couple of weeks.
Since I had only one entry and it looks like I planned it during testing time, I’m going to extend the deadline through May 23rd. That means schools are out and you have no excuse! :0) class of 2010 this is a perfect time to earn a free session! Be creative! :) The first entry was pretty good (sorry no previews!) so you have a lot to catch up on!
The winner will receive a FREE senior portrait session (value of $150.00) which includes 2-3 hours of shooting, a online gallery of proofs, multiple locations and 2-4 clothing changes.
Please read the rules carefully, and good luck and have fun!
Some things you can do to help save the Earth!
- Recycle! You can recycle by mail, or by local center – Ruston’s Trail Blazer Recycling center is located in the Wal-Mart parking lot. (Google Map) check HERE and HERE for more locations in your local area! You can recycle old cell phones at most of the bigger retail stores, Wal-Mart has a cell phone recycle box at the paint center. Lowes also has some of those boxes. You can recycle aluminum (and get paid for it by the pound) at Mitchell’s Metals (Google Map).
- Plant a tree. Make a dedication sign with the word erthe in it, or just be creative!
- Trash Recovery – That’s right..Roadside Pickup! That poor turtle that’s 150 years old might get his head stuck in a beer can on the side of the road, now wouldn’t that be a horrible way to die at that age? :0) Ok so it’s just a turtle…but what if your dog got his head stuck in a plastic bag and suffocated? Point!
- Purchase and install energy efficient light bulbs (CFL Bulbs)…ya know those really weird looking ones with spirals? :0)
- Make something useful out of something old or that you plan to throw away.
- Make a donation to a GREEN charity!
- Buy those $1.00 cloth bags from Lowes, Wal-Mart, Super 1, or any other store and use them for your shopping. Ladies, they fit in purses!
- Walk, Ride A Bike, or Carpool
- If you’re a water drinker buy a cool thermos and a water filter to drink clean tap water instead of buying bottled water. You’ll save money, the environment, and it can be an easy habit to make.
- Take your old clothes to goodwill or salvation army don’t just throw them away, If they’re too dirty for that, then cut squares out of soft clothes and use them for rags. I’ve done that when I need to clean my car or clean something really nasty that I don’t want to use an expensive rag or hand towel for.
Alright so there’s some ideas to get you started. I know I can already think of a bunch of funny ideas for photos and doing something to become green already so I’m excited to see what you can come up with! I’m accepting any entrants from up to 30 miles of Ruston, that includes West Monroe and Monroe! If you’re from outside the area and still want to enter be sure you want to drive to Ruston to get your prize. :0)
All entries due by May 23rd!
Learn it. Live it. Love it. Erthe – A green photography project.
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