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Tips for a Strong Entry
• PLEASE follow guidelines to submit a complete entry.
• Use this entry form for your photo descriptions
• All projects are reviewed only through photos and the accompanying script, so submit the best photos and clear, concise descriptions.
Additional Resources:
2010 Application
2010 Entry Form
ENTRY INFORMATION:
Eligibility
Required Materials
Guidelines
Categories
2010 Award Winning Projects
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Photo Tips
• In all cases, pay careful attention to photo selection. Don’t show anything that could defeat the credibility of
your project as an award recipient – brown leaves, uneven pruning, etc.
• Wait for the most mature shots to improve the quality of the imagery.
• Include overhead shots taken from a deck, upstairs window, etc.
• Close-up shots of construction details help convey the challenges of the construction process.
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More Photo Tips
• For installation projects, show “before,” “during,” and “after” shots taken from the same vantage point, and explain in your descriptions the special challenges of the installation.
• In the maintenance category, show close-up shots as well as long shots of the plant material.
• If seasonal effects are important to the entry, photos should be taken of the same area from a similar location at several times during the year to convey seasonal changes.
• Include photos that portray
compatibility of materials and show textural qualities.
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Descriptions
• Keep the descriptions simple and concise.
• Emphasize the most unique elements of the project.
• Avoid overusing adjectives and adverbs to describe the photo.
• Don’t emphasize clichéd challenges like “drought” and “extreme heat,” common to most Texas landscapes.
• Identify any special plants.
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