Saltscapes’ 12th Annual Amateur Photo Contest. Get those cameras shooting for our Twelfth Annual Amateur Photo Contest! The success of our annual contest is a great indication that Atlantic Canadians are inspired by the people, places and events that shape their lives in this wonderful region. Contest deadline is December 1, 2012. Saltscapes will publish winning entries in the March/April 2013 issue.

Family Vacations: Did you capture the perfect moment on your vacation? Show us your best Nova Scotian vacation memories. (Please note: this is the only category that requires a Nova Scotia focus to qualify.)

Atlantic Canadian Vistas: Atlantic Canadians know all about beautiful vignettes and this category — a favourite of many shutterbugs — invites submissions taken in one of the four Atlantic Provinces. What postcard-like scenes caught your eye and made you reach for the camera? Send them in!

People/Folks: Atlantic Canadians are known to be warm, funny and thoughtful. If your photo tells a story about the way East Coasters live, if it shows their humour, soul or passion, we want to see it.

Nature: We are blessed to be surrounded by an abundance of natural life. Has your camera captured a great photo of a bee, butterfly, or meadow? Share it with us!

Monthly Readers’ Choice!: Saltscapes will automatically enter all photo contest entries into a monthly readers’ choice contest. All you have to do is enter, and then spread the word to friends and family so they can vote for your photograph!