Facebook Cover Photo Contest: Share Your Spring Photos

Last year when Facebook changed to the new timeline layout, Johnston Patch asked Facebook fans what image should appear as the cover photo. 

We want to continue to highlight Johnston's artistic talent as the seasons change on our Facebook page. A panoramic overlooking the town during a snowstorm has been on the site for a while, but it's officially Spring, so we need something a bit...warmer.

From now through next Friday, we'll be accepting spring-themed submissions for a cover photo. Whether it's a photo of a flowers blooming, a serene pond scene or people simply enjoying the warmer weather, we want to see your take on springtime in Johnston. Be creative and try to capture the essence of the town to represent Johnston on Facebook.

There's no age requirement to submit: You just have to be a Johnston Patch user and be able to create a 100 percent original piece of work owned by you for us to use. You agree to grant Patch the royalty free, irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive right and license to use the work on Johnston Patch’s Facebook page.

You must have permission to show all individuals seen in the work. If minor children are included in the work, you must be their parent or guardian, or obtain written consent from their parent or guardian prior to submitting the work. All entries must be at least 399 pixels wide (we suggest giving it a try on your personal Facebook page before submitting to see how it fits). Also, submissions cannot contain any advertising (such as a prominent company logo). 

We'll close acceptance for entries on Friday, April 12 at 5 p.m. Then, it's up to you again. Your local editor will choose the front-runners and create a poll for the readers to make the final decision.

Click the "upload" button above to submit your entry!