Wow! ?? The @GeorgeMasaFoundation Youth Conservation Photography Prize Contest winners have been chosen, and their photos are absolutely stunning! ???? This year, we received an incredible 763 submissions from 266 talented students across 26 states. The creativity and passion of these young conservationists are truly inspiring! Take a look at the fantastic winning photos here: https://lnkd.in/eGVvsp8v This was our first annual contest, and we’re blown away by the response. What do you think — should we do it again next year? Let us know in the comments! ?? Thank you @sarahjonesdecker and @showandtell_creative for judging!
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Providing young people with the tools and resources necessary to engage in creative and impactful strategies for conservation and climate action. We are inspired, in these times of change and uncertainty, to be like George Masa. Rather than being paralyzed by the ecological destruction he witnessed, he advocated for the protection of wild spaces, and used his photography to tell the story. We want to inspire young people to be like Masa and creatively face the environmental challenges of their generation. Carrying a heavy, large-format camera into the wilderness, waiting whole days for the perfect shot, and capturing stunning images on film made Masa a true master of his craft. Fond of saying,“Less talk, more walk,” he was about action. Masa, a native of Japan, scouted and mapped miles of trails that would become the NC/TN section of the Appalachian Trail, was a founder of the Carolina Mountain Club (celebrating 100 years in 2023), and is credited with convincing John D. Rockefeller Jr. to contribute millions of dollars to help purchase the land that would become Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Masa died of tuberculosis in 1933, though his memory lives on at the 5,685-foot peak in Great Smoky Mountains National Park that bears his name: Masa Knob.
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?? Calling all young photographers! ?? The George Masa Youth Conservation Photography Prize is open for submissions until October 31st! ?? If you’re a middle or high school student (ages 11-18), this is your chance to showcase your passion for nature and conservation through photography. With categories like Wildlife, Landscape, Water, Climate Change, and Sustainable Practices, there's plenty of room to explore your creativity and capture the beauty of our natural world. ??? Winners will receive cash prizes and have their work highlighted on the George Masa Foundation’s website and social media! Learn more and submit your photos here:?https://lnkd.in/e6ZJcg7G Spread the word and let’s inspire the next generation of conservationists! ????
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Dear Friends, Western North Carolina has been hit hard by Hurricane Helene, leaving many people without homes, food, or essential supplies. The devastation is heartbreaking, but together, we can make a difference. As part of the?George Masa Foundation, I’m helping raise funds to directly support those in need. Every donation will go toward providing?emergency shelter, food, water, medical supplies, and clothing?for those affected. We're also focusing on?long-term recovery efforts, helping communities rebuild after the storm. Please consider donating to our GoFundMe campaign and share this post with your network. Even a small contribution can bring hope and relief to those who need it most. Let’s stand together to help our neighbors in Western NC during this challenging time. Thank you so much for your support! David https://gofund.me/a4cc198a
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George Masa advocated for Cherokee names when the park was created. This is good news! “The highest point on the Appalachian Trail will now officially be known by its indigenous name! The U.S. Board of Geographic Names has restored the name Kuwohi (pronounced kuh-whoa-hee) for the highest peak in the Smokies. The federal board unanimously approved changing the name of Clingmans Dome to the Cherokee name for the mountain that translates to "mulberry place." In Cherokee syllabary, the name is ???. Efforts are already underway to update NPS signage and other materials with the Kuwohi name. Kuwohi is one of the most popular sites in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with more than 650,000 visitors per year. It is the tallest point in Tennessee, the tallest in the national park, the highest peak on the Appalachian Trail, and the third-highest summit east of the Mississippi River. “The Great Smoky National Park team was proud to support this effort to officially restore the mountain and to recognize its importance to the Cherokee People,” said Superintendent Cassius Cash in a NPS press release. “The Cherokee People have had strong connections to Kuwohi and the surrounding area, long before the land became a national park. The National Park Service looks forward to continuing to work with the Cherokee People to share their story and preserve this landscape together.” — Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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Thank you Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont for sharing!
Our friends at the George Masa Foundation are launching their inaugural Youth Conservation Photography Prize. Youth ages 11-18 are invited to win cash prizes by connecting to the national world through the art of photography. Learn more and enter the competition at https://lnkd.in/e6ZJcg7G.
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Exciting historical news! We've confirmed that an iconic photograph by George Masa, previously misidentified as being taken at Graybeard Mountain in Montreat, NC, was actually taken at Blackstack Cliffs in Cherokee National Forest, Greene County, TN. This photograph, taken over 90 years ago, is believed to have been captured while Masa was photographing and mapping the future route of the Appalachian Trail. As far as we know, this is the only image of Masa in the field where we actually know where he was standing. Read more about the discovery?here: https://lnkd.in/ei-hHmyi
Famous George Masa photograph wasn't on Graybeard Mountain after all
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