Orlando calendar project seeks shutterbugs with an eye for history

ORLANDO, Fla. — If you’re a photography enthusiast, the City of Orlando has a mission for you: Take a photo that’s worthy of being featured in its 2023 Historic Preservation Board calendar.

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The popular publication has been around since 1991, depicting some of Orlando’s historic treasures.

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Project organizers said this year’s theme will include photographs taken in the historic Park Lake/Highland neighborhood.

But before you start snapping, there are some basic contest rules you should know.

Photos should feature structures that are at least 50 years old.

Subject content may include the entire structure or individual details.

Exterior and interior images of the subject are allowed.

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The image must be taken within the boundaries of historic Park Lake/Highland, which are:

  • Virginia Drive to the north
  • Mills Avenue to the east
  • Colonial Drive to the south
  • Highland Avenue to the west

All photographs must be submitted or postmarked by 5 p.m. on July 11, 2022.

The project is sponsored by McCoy Federal Credit Union and photographers whose works are selected to appear in the calendar will also receive a $100 honorarium.

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For full details on how to submit your official photos for the City of Orlando 2023 Historic Preservation Board Calendar, click here.

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