Himachal Birds Annual Photo Competition 2011

Hi All!

Himachal Birds announces a photo competition on the theme of Birds of Himachal Pradesh. Last date for entry is 15.09.2011. The competition is open to all.

Rules and Regulations

ENTERING THE COMPLETION

· The competition is open to citizens of India (including Non Resident Indians) only.

· There is no entry fee.

· Entrants are allowed to send a maximum of four.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR PRINTS

• Entries in the form of prints should be unmounted and without borders. Prints should not be smaller than 8 X 10 inches or bigger than 9 X 12 Inches.
• Participant details should be clearly written or pasted behind the print.
• Place where the picture is taken should also be mentioned.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR DIGITAL IMAGE FILES

· Entries should be in the format of JPEG files.

· The digital files should have a minimum resolution of 2000 pixels on the shorter side. The file size should not exceed 5MB.

· These entries can be sent by email to: contact@himachalbirds.org

CLOSING DATE

All entries must be submitted latest by 15.09.2011.

LEGAL RESTRICTIONS

• The entrant must be the sole creator of his/her photographs and must also own the copyrights and rights to reproduction of all picture entered into the contest. It is the legal responsibility of the entrant, and not of Himachal Birds, to ensure that usage of the photographs by Himachal Birds raises no legal claims.
• Himachal Birds will appoint a judging panel to determine the winning images based on a final shortlist.
• The decision of the judges will be final. Himachal Birds will not enter into any correspondence regarding the judging or organization of the competition.

RIGHTS OF USAGE

• Every entrant will retain copyrights of his/her image.
• By entering your images into the competition, entrants agree to allow Himachal Birds to publish and display their photographs in print or electronic form, in future for editorial and promotional purposes, without payment, for a period of ten years from the date of declaration of results.
• The images will be reproduced with due credit to the photographers.

JUDGING AND RESULTS

• Entries will be judged on the basis of interpreting and expressing the theme, along with the technical and aesthetic quality of the photograph.
• Award nominees will be announced by 30 September, 2011. Final winners’ works will be showcased in Gaiety Theatre, Shimla in October 2011.
• Entrants may be contacted for a high-resolution JPEG or RAW file of their image and other details such as proof of age, for potential shortlisting purposes during the competition. Failure to produce such details or high-resolution file within seven days will eliminate an entrant from the shortlisting process.
• Timelines are subject to change.

Very attractive prizes will be presented.

Participation Form

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Name: ______________________ Date of birth: ___________ Occupation:_________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________

City : _________________________ State: _______________________ Pin:___________________

Tel. STD Code: ________ Residence Number: __________________Mobile:___________________

Email:__________________________________.

IMAGE DETAILS

Caption:_____________________________________________________________________________

Location where shot was taken: _________________Camera:_____________ Lens:___________

Aperture:______________ Shutterspeed:_________ ISO:_______ Film:________________________

Signature

Cheers