| Copyright | All entrants grant the APO an irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide nonexclusive license to reproduce, distribute, display, and create derivative works of the entries only in connection with the contest and promotion of the contest. |
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| Eligibility | Open to residents of Bangladesh, Cambodia, Republic of China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Republic of Korea, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam. |
| Finish | 29 February 2012 |
| Entry fee | Free |
FinishedTheme: Productivity and Sustainable Development.
Photos must show scenes from everyday life reflecting either productivity, sustainable development, or both. Productivity means “improved or better ways of doing things,” while sustainable development means “progress with due regard for environmental protection.” This photo contest is intended to depict only positive aspects related to the theme. Therefore photos showing negative images such as violations of human and animal rights, abusive or destructive behavior, objectionable or offensive objects, social conflicts or war, and child labor will not be accepted.
Categories:
- agriculture
- industry
Prizes:
- Grand Prize Winner – US$1,500
- In each category:
- Gold Prize – US$1,000
- Silver Prize – US$750
- Bronze Prize – US$500
Each entry consists of a completed entry form and a single photograph. An entrant may submit up to three entries. Submit the completed form along with the
electronic file of the photograph via e-mail to [email protected]
Photo entries must be taken in APO member countries: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Republic of China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Republic of Korea, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
Winners will be annouced on 31st May 2012.
Image requirements: Entries must be in digital format only and in color. Photo size must be 8 × 12 inches and at least 300 dpi in resolution. All digital files
must be between 1 to 5 megabytes only. Only basic photo manipulation is allowed, i.e., cropping, burning/dodging, brightness/contrast correction, using “vibrance” and “exposure” on Photoshop or similar actions in other postprocessing software. Both the raw file and processed files (JPEG or TIFF format is acceptable) of the entry should be submitted. No borders and markings indicating the photographer’s identity.
Judging criteria: creativity and photographic quality
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.apo-tokyo.org/wp/news/apo-2012-photo-contest.html
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