The deadline for the Calvert County Department of Economic Development’s Focus on Calvert photo contest is fast approaching. Grab your cameras and send us your best shot by April 30.

Contestants may submit photos on any scene or activity that depicts the unique qualities and beauty of Calvert County. Examples include festivals, parks, Chesapeake Bay life, landmarks and historical icons. Prizes will be awarded to an overall Grand Prize winner and to a first-place winner and two runners-up. Winning photographs will be exhibited at a special reception in Summer 2009, featured on the Department of Economic Development Web site and may be included in a calendar to be produced in late 2009.

The contest is open to all photography enthusiasts whether residents of Calvert County or visitors. Photos can be submitted in digital or print format and all entrants must agree that the Calvert County Department of Economic Development has the right to use their submission for publication, promotional or any other related purpose without compensation, attribution or further permission.

To receive entry forms and full contest rules, please contact the Calvert County Department of Economic Development at (410) 535- 4583 or 800-331-9771, e-mail info@ecalvert.com or visit online at www.ecalvert.com.