Young shutterbugs of San Antonio have a shot at glory as the Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas rolls out its annual Picture Your World Nature Photography Exhibition. According to a recent announcement, the event beckons kids and teens, 8 to 18, to submit a trio of nature-inspired snaps for a chance to make it big in a juried showcase of talent.

The Witte Museum is gearing up to serve as a canvas for fresh photographic finesse this spring, and none other than local camera wizard Michael Nye is on board to judge, sifting through entries to pick out 30 stellar shots that'll make the cut. Participants are split into two brackets – the youngins from 8 to 12 and the older bunch 13 to18, each category spotlighting three top dogs alongside a dozen honorable mentions, kids these days with their keen eyes for snapping anything from untamed wildlife, people basking in nature, artistic outdoorsy shots, to architectonic wonders amidst Mother Earth's creations.

Come May 15, Trinity University will be buzzing with talent from 6 in the evening to 7:30, when winners will bask in the limelight during an exclusive ceremony flaunting their finest work. What's more, each top-tier photo pro in the making will pocket some cash – we're talking $300 for first place, $200 for second, and a cool hundred for the third spot in both age groups.

Aspiring photographers keen on putting their lenses to the test must hustle, with the April 10 deadline creeping close, 5 p.m. sharp to be precise. Interested youths can toss their hats in the ring by hitting up greensatx.org/exhibition and filling out the requisite form, this according to FOX San Antonio. So, time's ticking, and the chase for the perfect shot in San Antonio's lush landscapes is on – may the best young photographer win.