Photography competition 2014
WHAT TO ENTER ?
Using the online entry form on our website (complete a separate form for each photo submitted), submit high-quality digital photographs at the highest resolution possible in a .jpeg, .jpg or .tif format. Files submitted may not be larger than 5 megabytes. Megapixels of camera using to take photo is restricted between 3-12 megapixels (including both).Finalists may be asked to submit a high-resolution file. Original photographs will not be returned to finalists.Photographs must have been shot by the entrant within January 29 to February 10. Each online entry must also include, as requested on the form, a brief description explaining how that image is representative of the contest theme.
Categories are:**
- COLORS OF LIFE (code: PHOTORIEM131)
- EDUCATION (code: PHOTORIEM132)
Cropped photos are ineligible in any categories.You may not submit photos that have been digitally or otherwise enhanced or altered. Minor adjustments, including spotting, dodging and burning, contrast and slight color adjustment or the digital equivalents, are not acceptable. An entrant must hold, and affirm that entrant holds, all rights to the photograph(s); those that violate or infringe upon another person's copyright are not eligible.
** A person can submit only one photo for the competition either in any one of the above mentioned categories.
HOW TO ENTER ?
Each photo must be submitted electronically only. All entry closes at 10/02/2014 at 12:00 PM.- Via Manual Submission Process – you may complete our online submission form form the blog. Before filling login to your Google® account, this will avoid unnecessary logins. you can click here to submit form or select it from drop down menu under contest. Online submission is limited due to some constrains.
- Via Google Drive™ – To submit your photos via Google Drive™, use your Google® ID, to login to Drive. If you do not have an account, you can sign-up for free at www.gmail.com. Drive™ and Google® are trademarks of Google, Inc. After logging in, upload your images using the mechanism provided. Select your photo after uploading and Click share button. You can share your photos to the SWAT RIEM by adding our email swatriem@gmail.com and and click share. A description should be separately shared on Google Drive™ with all your needed personal identity.
- If you do not upload your photo or share on Google Drive™ or submitted via manual submission, it will not be considered for the competition. A description explaining how image is representative of the contest theme should be added along with the online submission form, only photo is to be shared with us through Google Drive™ or uploaded .
Photos submitted through this mechanism may be shared by Fotography group with our Flickr™ community in direct connection with the contest. Any photos shared will be properly credited to their photographers based on the information provided during the submission process. If you have trouble using Google Drive™, please consult their online help files or click here for our help. SWAT RIEM not responsible for any issues or problems you encounter while trying to upload a photo on Google Drive™.
Judging
The contest consists of three rounds of evaluation for each category. In the first round, Judges will independently select as many as ten images among all eligible entries from each category based on overall artistic merit, technical excellence, and relevance. All entries selected from round one will proceed to round two. In round two, Judges will independently review all entries from the first round and score each entry from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) for each category according to the criteria and formula below. The composite score will be made based on the following percentages:- (70%) Overall Artistic merit - (for example - Does the photo evoke a response from the judge? Can the judge empathize with the subject? Is this response a response other viewers would feel?)
- (10%) Technical quality of Image - (for example - Does the photo present its subjects and ideas clearly? Did techniques such as flash or frame elements improve the photo? Was time and thought given for the composition of the photo?)
- (20%) Relevance - (for example - Does the subject matter fit the category? Does it present this idea in a new way?)
During the selection process, the judges will see only the title, description of each photo. No personally identifiable information such as photographers' names or e-mail addresses will be visible to the judges.
Judging will be conducted by per-arranged judging committee. Selection of judges is purely the right of organizers. Final decision of judges is not questionable under any circumstances.
Questions and inquiries about contest rules can be emailed to swatriem@gmail.com
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