Love locks over the Trinity River along the Santa Fe Trestle Trail.: "Katherine, Will you marry me?" [Photo: Quincy Preston]
There’s still time to submit your best photo in and around the Trinity River for the city of Dallas’ annual contest.
The Trinity River Photo Contest invites youth, amateur, and professional photographers to capture images within the Trinity River Corridor. To be eligible, photos must be taken this year between Jan. 1-Oct. 15.
Categories include: architecture/structures; forest/prairie; river/ponds; and wildlife.
First place winners receive $125, second place gets $50, and third place $25. One grand prize winner will be awarded $500.
If you need inspiration, head to the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas through Saturday for a free exhibit featuring past contest submissions. You also can view past winners on the contest website.
Entry is free and the deadline is Oct. 15.
Register and learn more information here.
[Photo: Michael Samples]
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TCU alum Jennifer and Sam Demel are keeping business local at their recently opened coffee shop and coworking space.