The Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission is now accepting submissions for the Pine Bush Perspectives juried photo exhibit, in its third year.

“Photography slows you down, forcing you to take a second look.  It changes your perspective of the world,” said Blake Etchison, Pine Bush Discovery Center manager, in a release from the commission.  “We hope that this challenge will motivate beginners and advanced photographers alike to share with us all their inspirational moments captured in the preserve.”

Entrants may be any age or skill level. Minors must have parental permission in order to submit photos. Photos must be submitted by the original photographer and must have been taken in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. Each photographer may submit up to three photos. Photos can be submitted until Oct. 18 online www.AlbanyPineBush.org/photo-exhibit or schedule an in-person submission by calling (518) 456-0655.

Entries will be judged by jurors selected by the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission Juried Photo Exhibit Committee. Submission does not guarantee entry. Entrants will be notified by Nov. 1 of their entry status.  The finalists will be displayed in the Pine Bush Perspectives exhibit that will open on Dec. 2 at 5 p.m., with an awards presentation and small reception in the Discovery Center. For more details, visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/photo-exhibit.