| Copyright | By entering this contest, entrants grant to sponsor and its licensees and assigns, a royalty-free, non-exclusive, worldwide right to copy, crop, edit, publish, display, distribute, sublicense or otherwise use their photographs for the full term of copyright thereof, in connection with the publication or display of sponsor's travel-related content. Any photographs used by sponsor pursuant to the license above shall be credited in the name used by entrant and submitted via email with photograph. |
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| Eligibility | Open only to people who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry and who are legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia or Canada (excluding Quebec). |
| Finish | 1 September 2010 |
| Entry fee | Free |
Finished
Theme: San Francisco or the Bay Area.
Photographs may include landscape, locales, activities, people and/or animals, but must convey the allure of San Francisco.
Prizes:
- One Grand Prize Winner will have his/her photograph prominently featured on sfTravel.com and receive $100 USD.
- Three Runner-Up Winners will have their photographs featured on pages of sfTravel.com and will win $25 USD each.
Entries will be judged on the following criteria:
- impact of visual and verbal expression conveying the essence of San Francisco (25%);
- overall quality of photograph (25%);
- creativity/originality (25%);
- use of people / models in photograph (25%).
Photographs must be in color and must have been shot by entrant within the past five years (since July 18, 2005). Photographs previously published or pending publication are not eligible. All entries should be emailed to sfphotocontest at gmail dot com.
Official website: www.sftravel.com/photo-contest-san-francisco.html
Frequently asked questions — Landscape photography contests
Who can enter landscape photography contests?
Most landscape contests welcome photographers worldwide, from enthusiasts to professionals. Many prioritize authentic location work and ethical land practices—review guidelines to confirm if your style aligns with the contest's artistic or conservation focus.
Are landscape photography contests free to enter?
Some are free; many charge $10–$35 per image, with early-bird discounts or series bundles often reducing costs. Entry fees and deadline tiers are listed in the Quick Facts section at the top of each contest page on PhotoCompete.
What prizes do landscape photography contests offer?
Prizes range from cash awards ($250–$10,000) to feature spots in outdoor magazines, calendar placements, workshop scholarships, or exhibition inclusion. Recognition from respected nature publications can significantly boost your visibility in the outdoor photography community.
How do I choose which landscape contest to enter?
Match your strongest images to the contest's theme or geographic focus. Review past winners for aesthetic preferences, verify technical specs (resolution, EXIF data), and check location requirements—some contests prioritize specific regions, parks, or environmental narratives.