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Snap Photos and Become Part of "Let's Go Outside Mosaic"
5/29/09
This summer, get out into nature and see some wildlife - in your backyard, at your local park or on a nearby national wildlife refuge. You'll create family memories to last a lifetime, and if you take your digital camera, you'll not only capture those memories, but will have the opportunity to submit them as part of an online image mosaic at http://fws.gov/letsgooutside.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's "Let's Go Outside" initiative is creating a massive compilation of nearly 10,000 publicly-provided photographs capturing families creating memories in nature this summer. The assembled photographs will create a image mosaic of an outdoor image to be revealed at the conclusion of the summer, and then made into a commemorative poster.
Digital photos submitted will be included in the image mosaic - a picture that has been divided into equally sized sections, each of which is replaced with a photograph. When viewed at a distance, the image mosiac seems to be one complete image, while close examination reveals it as a composition of thousands of smaller images. Visitors to http://fws.gov/letsgooutside will be able to watch the image mosaic being built and locate their own images by using a unique code number.
The "Let's Go Outside" initiative, supported by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, encourages children, educators and parents to get outside and enjoy nature and wildlife. Submissions for the image mosaic will be accepted from Memorial Day through Labor Day. To submit digital photos and learn about other activities in nature, including the basics of digital nature photography, visit Let?s Go Outside, Fish and Wildlife Service.
You can also visit the "Let's Go Outside" web site to locate one of America's 550 remarkable national wildlife refuges and discover what nature has to offer. Most metropolitan areas are within an hour's drive of at least one wildlife refuge. But experiencing nature can also be as simple as visiting a local state park, bird watching in your own backyard or even taking a walk around the neighborhood to see wildlife. Watching wildlife is an extremely easy, fun and free way to enjoy the environment, spend family time or just to relax.
"Let's Go Outside" strives to promote environmental awareness while reconnecting Americans with nature - encouraging healthier lifestyles and helping to ensure future generations appreciate the natural world around them.
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov.
Contact:
US Fish & Wildlife Service http://fws.gov/letsgooutside.
5/29/09
This summer, get out into nature and see some wildlife - in your backyard, at your local park or on a nearby national wildlife refuge. You'll create family memories to last a lifetime, and if you take your digital camera, you'll not only capture those memories, but will have the opportunity to submit them as part of an online image mosaic at http://fws.gov/letsgooutside.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's "Let's Go Outside" initiative is creating a massive compilation of nearly 10,000 publicly-provided photographs capturing families creating memories in nature this summer. The assembled photographs will create a image mosaic of an outdoor image to be revealed at the conclusion of the summer, and then made into a commemorative poster.
Digital photos submitted will be included in the image mosaic - a picture that has been divided into equally sized sections, each of which is replaced with a photograph. When viewed at a distance, the image mosiac seems to be one complete image, while close examination reveals it as a composition of thousands of smaller images. Visitors to http://fws.gov/letsgooutside will be able to watch the image mosaic being built and locate their own images by using a unique code number.
The "Let's Go Outside" initiative, supported by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, encourages children, educators and parents to get outside and enjoy nature and wildlife. Submissions for the image mosaic will be accepted from Memorial Day through Labor Day. To submit digital photos and learn about other activities in nature, including the basics of digital nature photography, visit Let?s Go Outside, Fish and Wildlife Service.
You can also visit the "Let's Go Outside" web site to locate one of America's 550 remarkable national wildlife refuges and discover what nature has to offer. Most metropolitan areas are within an hour's drive of at least one wildlife refuge. But experiencing nature can also be as simple as visiting a local state park, bird watching in your own backyard or even taking a walk around the neighborhood to see wildlife. Watching wildlife is an extremely easy, fun and free way to enjoy the environment, spend family time or just to relax.
"Let's Go Outside" strives to promote environmental awareness while reconnecting Americans with nature - encouraging healthier lifestyles and helping to ensure future generations appreciate the natural world around them.
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov.
Contact:
US Fish & Wildlife Service http://fws.gov/letsgooutside.
