| Copyright | The Image Park may use each entrant's name, photograph, and likeness in any publicity relating to its future promotions with photographer’s copyrights. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Open to all photographers worldwide. |
| Finish | 10 June 2012 |
| Entry fee | Free |
FinishedTheme: Cityscapes, towns and villages.
Prizes:
- 1st Prize = Adobe Photoshop Elements worth $100, Bulkr Pro software worth $30 and NOD32 Home edition
- 2nd Prize = Software Package of Flickr Pro and Bulkr Pro worth $55 from Bulkr Pro
- 3rd Prize = Bulkr Pro software worth $30
Image requirements: minimum 1200pixels by 1600 pixels and file size must be from 500kb to 2 mb; HDR, sepia tone, and duotone image is not eligible. Manipulation of image should be kept at a minimum (such as saturation, contrast, auto contrast, auto level, auto color). Image in which content has been eliminated, added, rearranged will not be accepted for finalist round. No border or frame may be added to image. No watermark, signature, or copyright notice may be added to image.
Email only 1 photo to [email protected] with your name, photo caption/details, contact number and participant’s facebook profile’s link.
Judging criteria:
- Originality of concept
- How well the concept fits the category
- How well the concept is executed
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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.
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