| Copyright | SBS per il Sociale Onlus reserves the right to use the photos, submitted in hard copy or on the web, to print, to expose them, even on line on its own or associated websites, to promote this or future editions of the competition, as well as other initiatives |
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| Eligibility | Open to all photographers, worldwide. |
| Finish | 22 March 2014 |
| Entry fee | 18 Euros |
FinishedTheme: Water. Documentary, abstract and dreamlike photographs that highlight the essence of the water in all its forms and manifestations are admitted.
Awards:
- The 12 best photos will be printed and exhibited in Rome.
- The winner of the competition will receive a purchase voucher of € 150
- The first three winners will receive a plaque on which will be indicated the ranking position and the contribution that his own photo gave to the cause of SBS per il Sociale Onlus.
Judging criteria: creativity, photographic and artistic quality
Online submission of digital photographs via the website. You can enter a maximum of 4 photographs.
Image requirements: JPG format; maximum of 1024 pixels on the largest dimension.
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