| Copyright | Prize-winning and selected participants authorise helpPHOTOhelp to grant a world-wide, royalty-free, irrevocable, non-exclusive license in perpetuity for promotion purposes. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all photographers, worldwide, 18+ |
| Finish | 18 October 2015 |
| Entry fee | €12 for up to four images |
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The organisation’s aim is to encourage competitors to seek new techniques and trends that reveal the photographer’s artistic nature. Entries will be judged for creativity and the link between water and agriculture (particularly market gardening) and water and life.
Prizes:
- 1st Prize…. 1.000€
- 2nd Prize…. 400€
- 3rd Prize…. 300€
- 4th Prize…. 200€
- 5th Prize…. 100€
- The Special Prize is for the best photo in the Huerta y Partidas de Villena setting (Alicante)…… €500
- Up to 30 prize-winning and selected works will be exhibited in a photographic exhibition to mark the one hundredth anniversary of the foundation of the Regantes de la Huerta y Partidas de Villena [The Villena Irrigation Farmers Association] (Alicante).
Image requirements: JPG format; up to 5,000 píxels (50 cm) along the photo’s longest side. Panoramic formats will be accepted providing they meet these size criteria, with a resolution of 254 ppp. The recommended file colour space is RGB 1998.
Online submission of digital photographs via the website. Each author can submit up to four (4) photos that have not received prizes or distinctions at any previous event or competition.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Frequently asked questions — Photography exhibition contests
Who can enter photography exhibition contests?
Most exhibition contests welcome photographers with cohesive bodies of work—emerging to mid-career artists. Some prioritize thematic series or conceptual depth; review curatorial guidelines to ensure your project aligns with the venue's vision.
Are exhibition contests free to enter?
Few are free; most charge $15–$50 per submission, with portfolio or series entries priced higher. Entry fees and early-bird discounts are listed in the Quick Facts section at the top of each contest page on PhotoCompete.
What prizes do exhibition contests offer?
Prizes emphasize physical or virtual presentation: gallery exhibition slots, group show inclusion, catalog features, press coverage, or artist talks. Cash awards are less common but may range $1,000–$5,000 for top honors.
How do I choose which exhibition contest to enter?
Match your series to the venue's curatorial focus and research past exhibitions for aesthetic alignment. Verify technical specs (print size, framing, digital format), review shipping or installation requirements, and carefully assess rights clauses—some exhibitions request display or promotional usage rights.
Frequently asked questions — International photography contests
Who can enter international photography contests?
Most international contests welcome photographers worldwide, regardless of nationality or experience level. Always verify eligibility on the official contest page—some restrict by age (18+), amateur/professional status, or thematic focus.
Are international photography contests free to enter?
Some are free; many charge $10–$50 per image, with early-bird discounts often available. Entry fees and deadline tiers are listed in the Quick Facts section at the top of each contest page on PhotoCompete.
What prizes do international photography contests offer?
Prizes range from cash awards ($500–$25,000) to gallery exhibitions, publication features, professional gear, and artist residencies. Prestigious awards like the Sony World Photography Awards or IPA carry significant industry recognition.
How do I choose which international contest to enter?
Align your strongest work with the contest theme and review past winners to gauge aesthetic preferences. Confirm technical specs (resolution, file format), check rights clauses carefully, and prioritize contests whose mission matches your artistic goals.