The San Antonio River Authority is calling on all community members in Bexar, Wilson, Karnes, and Goliad County to aim their lenses at the natural beauty of the region for its 7th Annual River Clicks Photos contest. Budding photographers and nature enthusiasts alike have the chance to showcase their skills and dedication to preserving the river's splendor—as long as you're a resident of the listed counties and you haven't messed around with digital alterations or AI-generated chicanery, you're in, reports FOX San Antonio.

With a May 31 deadline looming, eager participants can still make their submissions before 5 p.m. by filling out a form on the contest's website, no matter if they're amateurs or pros behind the lens. However, the contest's rules bar anyone with ties to the San Antonio River Foundation from entering, so those folks will just have to satisfy themselves by enjoying the entries rather than competing.

At stake in the photo frenzy are multiple categories for local Leonadro da Vincis of the lens to conquer, including the eye-catching aerial view, the dynamic creeks and rivers, adorable domestic pets, the often overlooked plants and animals, the thrilling recreation, the ever-changing seasonal variation, the pure potential of students under 18, and the special category that turns the spotlight to Hendrick Arnold Nature Park and Trueheart Ranch Nature Park, the contest's fresh and exciting new additions.

Contest winners, decided by their peers and a panel of undisclosed judges can pocket a cool $500 for each category they triumph in—and a whopping $1000 if their snap captures the essence of the special category. In addition, winning photos will be plastered over various publications and public displays, ensuring that the victors' art is seen and celebrated across the four participating counties.