| Copyright | Images will be used strictly in connection to the awards and will not be used for any other marketing purposes, nor will they be resold to any other third party. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Open to all photographers, worldwide. |
| Finish | 31 October 2013 |
| Entry fee | Before 30 June USD$15.00 per image for professionals and $10 for amateurs. After US$5 extra |
FinishedCategories:
- People: Photos of people who call Asia & Oceania their home. These images can be close ups or environmental portraits of people at work, home or at play.
- Nature: From the Himalayas to the sunny tropical islands of Indonesia, some of the most beautiful landscapes, diverse animals and colorful plants are found in amazing Asia & Oceania.
- Travel-folio: A four to six shot collection that narrates a story. The essay must be based on an Asian/Oceanic theme and shot in Asia & Oceania.
- Sense of place: A single picture from anywhere in Asia & Oceania that tells the viewer a story of what it is like to be there.
One Overall Winner - Cash prize depending on the number of entries. The more entries, the higher the prize depending on our
‘jackpot’ . The jackpot increases $1 with every image submitted. - 7D/6N Eyes on Asia Getaway worth US$5,000 including airfare
- Additional prizes depend on sponsors
- Cash prize depending on the number of entries. The more entries, the higher the prize depending on our
Travel-Folio Winners - Cash US$1000 each
- Eyes on Asia Workshop vouchers worth $1,000
- Additional prizes depend on sponsors
Winner in each Category - Cash US$500 each
- Eyes on Asia Workshops vouchers worth $250
- Additional prizes depend on sponsors
The Grand Prize and overall winner of the contest will be announced on-line from the 1st of December 2013.
Image requirements: JPEG, 1000 pixels across the longest side. 72 DPI with a maximum size of 300 kb. Adobe RGB 1998. Eyes on Asia Awards will contact you for a full resolution RAW or high resolution TIFF file if your picture is selected for the exhibition.
Online submission of digital photographs via the website.
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