WEEK’S PHOTO CONTEST THEME: ‘Photo Scavenger Hunt – Celebration’
Submit up to nine (9) images relating to the list of target subjects below. One image per subject ONLY. Note that this Hunt has an over-arching main theme: ‘Celebration,’ meaning that all images should relate to the Celebration theme AND also capture the essence of the target subjects (plus normal judging criteria: originality and creativity; photo technique and/or quality ; overall impact and artistic merit). And FYI: ‘Celebration’ means: to commemorate (holiday, anniversary, etc.) with ceremony or festivity. It’s the observance of a feast day, holiday, special occasion, etc. This means not only are holidays like Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Years very suitable, but also weddings, anniversaries, festivals, etc. *BUT* the images MUST be captured/taken between the dates of Dec 8, 2012 – Jan 2, 2013.
Submit up to nine (9) images relating to the list of target subjects below. One image per subject ONLY. Note that this Hunt has an over-arching main theme: ‘Celebration,’ meaning that all images should relate to the Celebration theme AND also capture the essence of the target subjects (plus normal judging criteria: originality and creativity; photo technique and/or quality ; overall impact and artistic merit). And FYI: ‘Celebration’ means: to commemorate (holiday, anniversary, etc.) with ceremony or festivity. It’s the observance of a feast day, holiday, special occasion, etc. This means not only are holidays like Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Years very suitable, but also weddings, anniversaries, festivals, etc. *BUT* the images MUST be captured/taken between the dates of Dec 8, 2012 – Jan 2, 2013.
List of ‘Photo Hunt – Celebration’ Target Subjects:
— 1. Festive lights
— 2. Silhouette
— 3. The street
— 4. Group celebrating
— 5. Night scene
— 6. Celebration still life
— 7. Portrait (human or animal)
— 8. Red
— 9. Presents, gifts, offerings
REMEMBER: 1 image per subject; up to 9 images max.***IMPORTANT NOTE: Put target subject name in file name like this: lights_xxxxx.jpg *AND* put in the submission Title.
CONTEST JUDGE: C. David Tobie, is a photographer, color management expert, writer about photography and photo technology, and the Global Product Technology Manager, Imaging Color Solutions, Datacolor Inc. Find him at: cdtobie.com or cdtobie.wordpress.com.
INSTRUCTIONS & RULES
Submissions Open: Dec 19, 2012 – Jan 2, 2013
Max Submits per Member: Nine (9); one max per target
Eligibility: open to all logged-in PhoozL members, worldwide; submitted images may not be Winners or Honorable Mentions in any prior PhoozL contests.
Submission Fee: none! (and worth every penny!)
Capture Dates–IMPORTANT: ***ALL submitted images MUST be captured/taken between Dec 8, 2012 – Jan 2, 2013.***
Image Specs: Any format. Color, B&W, or tinted. Plus the usual PhoozL submission rules (visible when Submit button is clicked)
Image Editing Restrictions: none
Image Marking – IMPORTANT: Put target subject name in file name *AND* in the submission Title
Contest Winners: Top 3 + 3 Honorable Mentions selected by the Judge
Winner Determination: 1 pt per subject completion; extra points if all targets captured and for “best in subject category.” Completion of all targets not required but strongly recommended.
Watermarking images allowed?: yes, up to photographer
Prizes: custom icons for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, plus Winners Showcase & PhoozL Points for winners. And glory and admiration of your peers!
Phorum Discussion: Join the Weekly Contests Phorum discussion!
Winners Showcase & PhoozL Points: Follow the Winners of this contest series in the Winners Showcase & PhoozL Points.
Submissions Open: Dec 19, 2012 – Jan 2, 2013
Max Submits per Member: Nine (9); one max per target
Eligibility: open to all logged-in PhoozL members, worldwide; submitted images may not be Winners or Honorable Mentions in any prior PhoozL contests.
Submission Fee: none! (and worth every penny!)
Capture Dates–IMPORTANT: ***ALL submitted images MUST be captured/taken between Dec 8, 2012 – Jan 2, 2013.***
Image Specs: Any format. Color, B&W, or tinted. Plus the usual PhoozL submission rules (visible when Submit button is clicked)
Image Editing Restrictions: none
Image Marking – IMPORTANT: Put target subject name in file name *AND* in the submission Title
Contest Winners: Top 3 + 3 Honorable Mentions selected by the Judge
Winner Determination: 1 pt per subject completion; extra points if all targets captured and for “best in subject category.” Completion of all targets not required but strongly recommended.
Watermarking images allowed?: yes, up to photographer
Prizes: custom icons for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, plus Winners Showcase & PhoozL Points for winners. And glory and admiration of your peers!
Phorum Discussion: Join the Weekly Contests Phorum discussion!
Winners Showcase & PhoozL Points: Follow the Winners of this contest series in the Winners Showcase & PhoozL Points.
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