CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The city of Clearlake is accepting submissions for a city photo contest.

The winners will have their photographs displayed at City Hall, the new visitors center, or the community center as well as on the city’s Web site, and will receive a certificate of recognition.

The photo contest will run from June 1 to Aug. 10 and winners will be announced at the Aug. 24 Clearlake City Council meeting.

Submissions should fall into one of the following categories:

• City parks;
• City events (such as parades, festivals, etc.);
• City buildings;
• Historical photos;
• Free form (photos that do not fit in another category).

“The one rule,” according to City Clerk Melissa Swanson, “is that the photo must be recognizably Clearlake.”

According to City Manager Greg Folsom, “We want to incorporate more art in our public buildings, as well as show off how beautiful this city is. This contest is an opportunity for photographers to show off their work and for us to show off our city.”

For more information on submitting your photograph, see the city of Clearlake Web site at www.clearlake.ca.us .