| Copyright | Entrants agree that, in relation to any photographs selected as winning photographs, they grant Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH and Panasonic Corporation companies and other members of the Panasonic Group a licence to use images for 5 years at no charge for their marketing and promotional activities. Winners will be given an authorship credit in respect of any published reproductions of their photographs made by Panasonic or its agents. |
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| Eligibility | Open to individuals from the age of 18 years from these countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK & Ireland. |
| Finish | 30 April 2010 |
| Entry fee | Free |
There is music in all things. Capture the magic moment when sound has an impact on your senses.
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FinishedMusic is the poetry of sound. It’s not only the sound of an instrument, it’s the sound of every day life: the humming of the refrigerator, the whistling of the kettle or the sound of the wind whipping through laundry outside on a clothes line. For some people even a screaming engine of a Formula One car can have a music-like sound. What makes music in your life?
Theme: ‘Visualise Music’
Category: ‘Single image’
Prizes:
- Grand Prize: Lumix DMC-GF1 digital camera
- Runner-Ups Prize: Lumix DMC-FZ38 digital camera
- Monthly Prizes: Lumix DMC-ZX1 digital camera
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How to take part
Your digital photo should explore the theme of music. The size of your images must be a minimum of 800×600 pixels up to a maximum of 1600×1200 pixels (JPEG). The maximum file size for a single image is 2MB. Please note, that you can enter only one image per month.
Official web site: http://www.lumixaward.com/index.php
Frequently asked questions — Free photography contests
Who can enter free photography contests?
Most free contests welcome photographers worldwide, regardless of experience level or equipment. Many explicitly encourage students, hobbyists, and emerging creators—always verify age requirements or thematic restrictions on the official contest page.
Are free photography contests really free?
Yes—entry is $0 across the board. Some contests offer optional paid perks like expedited feedback or printed certificates, but submission, judging, and basic participation remain completely free. Fee status is confirmed in the Quick Facts section on each PhotoCompete listing.
What prizes do free photography contests offer?
Prizes vary widely: cash awards range $100–$5,000, while non-monetary rewards include online features, publication credits, mentorship sessions, exhibition inclusion, or gear donations. Even without cash, free contests offer valuable exposure and portfolio-building opportunities.
How do I choose which free contest to enter?
Prioritize contests whose theme or mission aligns with your work. Review past winners to gauge style preferences, confirm technical specs (resolution, file format), and read rights clauses carefully—even free contests may request usage rights for promotional purposes.