第二回ピッツバーグさくらプロジェクト写真コンテスト

今年の桜は未曾有の雪と寒さの為、例年のように満開の開花はしなかったもの
冬の寒さに耐えて僅かでしたが美しく咲いた桜の花を大きく捉え素敵な応募作品が多々tありました。
今回よりプロの写真家が選考委員に加わり各作品にコメントを頂き来年、再来年、、、の写真コンテストの励みになる事は確かな事と思います。
入選作品にはプロ写真家東原氏からのコメントとスポンサー、和食処”茶屋”より食事券、さくらプロジェクトからT−シャツ、エコバックが贈られました。
次回のピッツバーグさくらプロジェクト写真コンテストに是非御応募下さい。

GUIDELINES

1. Period:  Entries will be accepted between 4/19 and 5/5 (inclusive). Include the photographer’s name, email address, and the date the photo was taken.
2. Photos:  Photos must be of cherry trees taken in North Park from 4/19/2014 to 5/5/2014, in JPG format. No digitally altered photos are allowed. Submit one entry per person, in JPG format.
3. Judging:  A panel consisting of Sakura Project Board members and one or more professional photographers will judge the photos (identifying information will be removed before judging).
4. Prizes:  1st place, $50 gift certificate to Chaya Japanese Cuisine and a Pittsburgh Sakura Project t-shirt; 2nd place, $25 gift certificate to Chaya Japanese Cuisine and a Pittsburgh Sakura Project t-shirt; 3rd place, $25 and a Pittsburgh Sakura Project eco bag.
5. Submission:  attach as a JPG file and email to pgh_sakuraproject@msn.com, with 2014 Photo Contest in the subject line. Include the identifying information (name of photographer, date photo was taken) in the body of the email. We will not acknowledge receipt. Photos received outside of the submission period (above) will not be considered. By submitting a photo, you give Pittsburgh Sakura Project permission to post on our website and to use in future promotional materials.
6. Announcement of winners:  Winners will be announced on the Pittsburgh Sakura Project website, and notified by email.

Pink Flair, 4-20-2014 at the playground

Special green tea and Japanese sweet (uguisu mochi) from Saturday bud appreciation “hanami” party

volunteers on 4-19-2014

Yoshino buds, Sunday 4-20-2014, near Pearce Shelter

A few new faces and some old friends enjoyed the warm weather in North Park last weekend. The blossoms were not ready yet, but the tea and sweets were special and the conversation also warm. Some volunteers helped with tree maintenance too. Weather that was very cold, and now quite warm, has made prediction of peak bloom date difficult this year. Check our public Facebook page for the most recent news. https://www.facebook.com/PghSakuraProject