| Copyright | All the participants in the Contest authorize to One Shot Hotels the use, public display and reproduction of any photo submitted. One Shot Hotels is always required to indicate: Author´s name and title of the photo. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all photographers, worldwide, 18+ years of age |
| Finish | 20 October 2013 |
| Entry fee | Free |
FinishedTheme: City
The images can reflect any aspect. We open the contest to your imagination.
Prizes:
- First Prize: 3.000 €
- Second Prize: 600 € + 1 hotel night in Madrid
- Third Prize: 400 € + 1 hotel night in Madrid
- Other 27 photos can be selected for their quality and interest. They will receive a special mention with a diploma and 1 hotel night in Madrid
Winners will be announced after Oct 28.
You can enter up to 3 photographs by email or by post. E-mail: [email protected]
You may email low resolution image and if selected you will need to submit a high resolution image.
Judging criteria:
- photo quality
- originality
- creativity
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