Nikonians is pleased to present its Best of Nikonians – 2009 Images Photo Contest, open to all Silver, Gold and Platinum Nikonians Members. All entries are judged by a panel of expert Nikonians photographers, who cast their vote on the photographs received within a given period. The decisions of the judges are final.

Nikonians, in an effort to promote and recognize as many talented photographers as possible, whose images serve to share, learn and inspire us all.

All Silver, Gold and Platinum Members are eligible to participate in any and all theme categories, and may submit ONE image per member, per month, by uploading to the respective Contest Gallery setup for this purpose.

Prizes for each month’s winners will be announced and awarded during the 2nd half of the following month.

At the end of the year, the Nikonians Masters Society, composed of outstanding professional and distinguished advanced amateur photographers around the world, will select among the monthly winners the First Place winner of the Best of Nikonians – 2009 Images Contest, who will receive the Certificate of Nikonians High Photographic Achievement and prize(s), in addition to the prizes they may have won in the monthly contest. Nikonians will also award two Honorary Mentions each with a one year Nikonians Gold Membership.

Finals awards and prizes will be announced and awarded in the first half of February, 2010

Official website: http://www.nikonians.org/contests/