Image International 2009 photo contest
Photo Life invites photographers worldwide to participate in its annual photo contest, Image International, by submitting their best shots in the following categories:
* PEOPLE
Family, friends, strangers
* NATURE
Scenery, animals environment
* TRAVEL
Here, there, everywhere
GRAND PRIZE
A 9-day cruise expedition for two into the Canadian Arctic provided by Cruise North Expeditions and round-trip air travel from Montréal to Kuujjuaq (cruise point
of departure) provided by First Air (estimated value: $14,500).
Many prizes for each categories are provided.
Make sure that your images are in JPEG format only, 400 to 2000 pixels wide, and do not exceed 1 MB. Files exceeding 1 MB and/or in formats other than JPEG will be rejected by the system.
Important: It is important, if submitting on-line, that you keep available a high-resolution version of each image that you submit (uncompressed TIFF or maximum quality JPEG, Grayscale or Colour (RGB), 300 dpi, minimum final print size of 8 x 10”). Should any of your images be selected as a winning entry, the high-resolution version will be required for reproduction in Photo Life magazine. Failing to provide a high-resolution version if required could compromise your win.
Judging Criteria Originality, relevance to theme, composition, lighting, and technical quality, including print quality if submitting by mail.
By mail: You can participate either by regular mail using the Official Participation Form found within the pages of Photo Life magazine or by downloading, printing, and using a PDF file of the Official Participation Form provided here.
* Copyright: Apex Publications Inc. reserves publication rights of winning images in its magazines (including covers) and electronic media, as well as possible use in future Image International contests’ promotional material.
* Eligibility: Open to all photographers 16 years of age or older.
* Entry fee: $15 for up to 10 images in any or all categories
* Entry deadline: 30 September 2009
