The BearFest photo contest is wide open like an aperture on a starry night. That is, it’s time to click and submit entries focused on bear photos and videos.

From now through 11:59 p.m. on July 29, photographers and videographers can post up to five of their favorite Alaska bear photos and/or videos at facebook.com/BFphotocontest2022 for a chance to win a BearFest T-shirt and $50 gift card. Children 16 and under who enter their work have a chance to win a T-shirt and $25 gift card.

According to BearFest organizer Ceona Koch, the contest usually receives anywhere from 20 to 30 entries. She...