As a way to increase participation and encourage getting out exploring and taking photos - I have decided to bring back the NC Photo Scavenger Hunt (which we had in Flickr from 2009-2011).
I have a google docs list rules and scoring table:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13nFWKSPnAYaLjK1jwncaJAeQeRbGmiJVX-hGyT00_04/edit?usp=sharing
Rules:
- All photos must be taken between March 7, 2022 and December 31, 2022
- Points will be awarded for each photo - the same sign can be taken by different people each will get points
- Photos posted to the following places will count for points: Facebook Groups: Southeast Roads, Tar Heel Roads. AARoads Forum: 2022 North Carolina Highway Photo Scavenger Hunt
- Photos of signs inside restaurants, museums will gain points
- Google Streetview, Photos submitted but taken by another person, newspaper photos, photos of a photo will NOT earn points
- Additional rules/categories can be added during the time of the scavenger hunt
- Winner will receive a Gribblenation Window Cling (if you want one)
Scoring Table:
Item Points Notes
Sign Errors 1 Point Route designation error, spelling error. SIGNS that do NOT meet MUTCD Compliance DO NOT COUNT FOR POINTS
Blue Star Memorial Highway Shields 1 Point
State Named Interstate Shield 2 Points
Button Copy Signage 2 Points
Clearview Signs 2 Points
Embossed Highway Signs 3 Points
White on Black Place Name Signage 5 Points
Cutout Shields 10 Points
Destination Chevrons with Interlocking NC 10 Points
An additional category added - Clearview Signs (there are a few in the Lexington Area) are worth two points.