| Copyright | you give consent to have any of the photos submitted for this contest to be used by National Camera Exchange for advertising/marketing materials, including display of winners on National Camera Exchange’s website, in store and for future contests. |
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| Eligibility | Open to amateur photographers from the USA |
| Finish | 10 November 2013 |
| Entry fee | Free |
Finished
The season’s crisp air, frosty mornings and amber sunlight make autumn an excellent opportunity for photographers to capture nature’s amazing beauty! We want to see seasonal photos featuring the brilliant colors of fall! Images submitted must be taken in the 2013 fall season.
Prizes:
- FIRST PRIZE: $100 NATIONAL CAMERA EXCHANGE GIFT CARD
- SECOND PRIZE: $50 NATIONAL CAMERA EXCHANGE GIFT CARD
- THIRD PRIZE: $25 NATIONAL CAMERA EXCHANGE GIFT CARD
- Top 3 winners will also receive an 8×10 metal print!
Image requirements: at least 1500×2100 and no larger than 3MB.
There is a limit of 2 photos per person. Online submission of digital photographs via the website.
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Who can enter free photography contests?
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