In some cases, a photo is worth more than a thousand words; sometimes they are worth Apple electronics and some 'green' attention. The 2010 Arbordaynow.org Tree Campus USA Photo Contest is challenging zealous and professional photographers to capture an awe-inspiring image of autumn-beauty on campuses nationwide. Specifically, the contest calls for a captured image of a beautiful tree in front of an iconic building, landmark, or college monument. Winners of the contest will be honored with products from Apple and an arboricultural act of distinction. In addition to a Mac-Book, the winning photographer will have 25 trees planted in their honor. Second-place winner will win the new iPad product and have 10 trees planted in a national park in their honor. Third place will receive an iPod and have five trees planted. Participating photographers must be at least of 18 years of age.

November 25, 2010, is the deadline for the contest. After all entries have been reviewed by the Arbor Day Foundation, the organization will choose the top five of the bunch. Once the final five have been chosen, online voting from viewers of arbordaynow.org will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite. Voting will take place during the week of December 3 to December 10, 2010. Results will be announced on February 1, 2011.

The Arbor Day Foundation is the nation's largest nonprofit organization missioner seeking to better the world's 'green' health through arboriculture. The foundation's new website hosts this contest for the aspiration to engage students nationwide to plant trees and get involved with conservation focused activities.

Kean students looking to participate in this opportunity should seek strategic spots on campus with long-standing history and beautification preservation. Liberty Hall is a picture-perfect example of where photographers may find inspiration for the contest, as well as personal practice.