| Copyright | Photographer retains full copyright of material. Profotio reserves the right to use certain selected images for the promotion of contests and Profotio website. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all who are 18 years old and above, worldwide. |
| Finish | 31 January 2011 |
| Entry fee | US$20 |
FinishedSunsets are most often golden as are the autumn leaves. Gold can be a regal color seen in palaces or a very subtle color seen in children’s hair. Gold can represent wealth as in the color of coins themselves. Profotio is looking for not just the brilliance of the color but also for images that project the "feeling" of gold. Please submit up to four of your best representations of this most brilliant hue. Only color images should be submitted.
Prizes:
- First Place prize: $400 cash
- Second Place prize: $200 cash
- Third Place prize: $100 cash
- All three places and 3 Honorable Mentions:
- Featuring on the Profotio.com homepage slideshow
- "Featured Photographer" Listing
You may submit up to 4 color photos. Only JPG files will be accepted. No watermarks, captions and/or borders please. The size of the images should be 800 pixels as the largest dimension (width or height.) All layers should be flattened and have a jpg compression quality of 7 or 8. Images should be saved with a resolution of 72ppi. Images will be viewed as sRGB profiles.
Judging criteria:
25% credit to adherence to theme of contest
25% credit to originality of thought
25% to artistic interpretation
25% to photographic skills.
Official website: profotio.com/contest.php
Frequently asked questions — International photography contests
Who can enter international photography contests?
Most international contests welcome photographers worldwide, regardless of nationality or experience level. Always verify eligibility on the official contest page—some restrict by age (18+), amateur/professional status, or thematic focus.
Are international photography contests free to enter?
Some are free; many charge $10–$50 per image, with early-bird discounts often available. Entry fees and deadline tiers are listed in the Quick Facts section at the top of each contest page on PhotoCompete.
What prizes do international photography contests offer?
Prizes range from cash awards ($500–$25,000) to gallery exhibitions, publication features, professional gear, and artist residencies. Prestigious awards like the Sony World Photography Awards or IPA carry significant industry recognition.
How do I choose which international contest to enter?
Align your strongest work with the contest theme and review past winners to gauge aesthetic preferences. Confirm technical specs (resolution, file format), check rights clauses carefully, and prioritize contests whose mission matches your artistic goals.