Staff Reports

Diamond Bar – Do you love to take pictures?  The City of Diamond Bar is now accepting photo entries for their “Through My Lens” contest.  The deadline is Mon., Nov. 16, with a limit of two entries per person.

Co-sponsored by the City of Diamond Bar and the Diamond Bar Community Foundation, this contest is open to Diamond Bar residents of all ages, and photographers of all skill levels.  Entrants will be separated into two divisions:  Youth (17 years and younger); and Adult (18 years and older).

There are five subject categories:  People, Pets, Places, Nature, and Digitally Altered.

Entry forms are available at City Hall (21810 Copley Drive); the Diamond Bar Center (1600 Grand Avenue); and online at DiamondBarCA.gov/photocontest.  Mail the completed form with your entry on a labeled DVD or CD to Diamond Bar City Hall, Through My Lens Contest, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765.  You can also email the form and your entry in an electronic file to photocontest@diamondbarca.gov.  Please include only one entry per email.  Labels should include the entrant’s first initial, last name, contact number, category and division.

The digital file size should approximate 9” x 7.25” @ 300 dpi (if you are unsure, set your camera to the highest quality available).  The preferred file format is jpg or jpeg (gif, png and bmp formats will not be accepted).  With the exception of the Digitally Altered category, photos must not be altered in any way utilizing Photoshop or comparable programs.  No print photos will be accepted.

All entries must be photographed within the Diamond Bar city limits, and must not be previously published.  All content must be suitable for publishing by the City.  Entries may be in color, or black and white.

The City reserves the right to reject any entry deemed unsuitable for any reason.

Winning entries will receive recognition by the Diamond Bar City Council and the Community Foundation Board at a regularly scheduled council meeting.  Winning entries may also be featured as part of the City’s Calendar and Services guide, website, newsletter, social media pages and more.  Additionally, the Grand Prize winner will receive $150; First Place $100; and Honorable Mention $50.

For more information, call (909) 839-7057, or email photocontest@diamondbarca.gov.