2025 Picturing Rising Tides

The New Hampshire Coastal Adaptation Workgroup invites community members to photograph extreme high tides in the New Hampshire Coastal Watershed. New Hampshire’s sea level is rising. This annual photo contest aims to raise awareness about the changes and impacts to the many places we value. Photos of these extra high tides give us a glimpse of what daily water levels could be like in the future.

WHAT TO ENTER

• The submission period is open from November 5-8, 2025.
• We’re looking for photos featuring high water! This could show flooding, flood impacts, flood safety, flood mitigation, flood proofing, erosion, local landmarks, buildings, bridges, culverts, piers, seawalls, roadways, beaches, people, wildlife, salt marsh, rivers, and estuarine environments.
• You may submit up to 4 photos.
• Eligible photos must be taken during the submission period or up to year before the submission period (since November 9, 2024)
• All photos must be taken along New Hampshire’s shoreline. This includes Dover, Durham, Exeter, Greenland, Hampton, Hampton Falls, Madbury, New Castle, Newfields, Newington, Newmarket, North Hampton, Portsmouth, Rollinsford, Rye, Seabrook, and Stratham. We suggest taking photos during high tide (tide tables are on p. 3 in the Official Rules). For inspiration on where to take photos, see the Picturing Rising Tides Map.
• If your photo includes recognizable people, you must obtain explicit permission from the people in the photo to submit. Entries for which appropriate consent has not been provided will be disqualified. 
• BE SAFE. Do not put yourself or others in harm’s way to capture a photo. Be sure to check tide information and water conditions for the locations you are visiting. Avoid driving through flooded areas and respect all road closures. As little as six inches of water can cause you to lose control of your vehicle.

HOW TO VOTE

• Public voting will be open from November 9-16, 2025.
• Vote for one or more photos.
• The top 10 entries with the most votes will be selected for public display.

For any additional questions, view the 2025 Official Rules, the 2025 Picturing Rising Tides webpage, or email nhcoastaladaptation@gmail.com.