Two members earned awards for their submissions in the 2005 National Corn Growers Association Gallery of Corn Photo Contest.

Clark Howard, of Campbellsville earned first place in the “Families on the Farm” category (far right) and received a $75 prize.

Patty Griffith, of Mayfield, earned second place in the “Planting” category (below) and earned a $50 prize. Griffith also earned two awards in the 2004 contest. The NCGA initiated the contest to fill its photo library for use in digital and printed publications.

The 2006 Gallery of Corn Photo Contest is under way, and members can download official rules and entry forms at www.ncga.com . You may also contact the KyCGA at 800-326-0906 to receive a printed form by mail.

Digital photos are accepted but must be taken in high resolution format. According to KyCGA communications director Jennifer Elwell, you should set your camera—4.0 mega pixel or greater—to take photos in .TIFF or super high resolution .JPEG format. A high-quality digital print must accompany the photo on a CD-ROM. E-mailed photos are not accepted.

Photographers should also keep in mind that all persons featured in a photo must sign the entry form giving their permission for use and publication. The same rule applies to photos of recognizable property; the form must be signed by the property owner.

Photos must reach the NCGA office by December 5, 2006.