LARAMIE – Biodiversity Conservation Alliance’s Second Annual Red Desert Photo Show and Contest, will debut with a reception at Coal Creek Coffee in Downtown Laramie on Friday, September 2nd from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. The event will coincide with the downtown Gallery Walk, and judging will occur approximately 7:30.

The contest will feature the work of photographers from throughout Wyoming and beyond. Photos will be grouped into Professional and Amateur Divisions, and into the “Flora and Fauna” and “Landscapes” categories. Entries will be judged by Mike Stoesz of Rainbow Photography. Entries should be at least 8x10” in size and framed (matting recommended but optional). There is a cost of $5 per entry (free for photographers under 18 years old), and prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place winners in each category and division. The final deadline for entries to be delivered to be delivered to the BCA office (215 South 3rd Street, Suite 114, Laramie, WY 82070) is September 1st.

Photographers will be encouraged to offer their works for sale at the Photo Show, with sale proceeds split between the artist and BCA’s Red Desert protection campaign.

“Once again, we have some beautiful photos from some very talented artists,” said Erik Molvar, wildlife biologist with Biodiversity Conservation Alliance. “These photographs bring out the beauty of the Red Desert and illustrate why key parts of it deserve to be protected.”

Last year’s Red Desert Photo Show drew photographers from throughout the region. The winners of Last Year’s Red Desert Photo Show can be seen at www.voiceforthewild.org.