| Copyright | Copyright remains with the owner at all times. Submitted images may be used to promote the awards. The photographer’s name will always be credited with an image. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all photographers, worldwide. |
| Finish | 20 July 2016 |
| Entry fee | Best Facebook Shot – 10 Euros; Best Single Shot – 15 Euros; Best Series – 20 Euros |
FinishedThrough the use of photography’s universal language the Black and White International Photo Contest Award Rome aims to promote the dialogue among different cultures and people. Furthermore the goal is to enhance on a large scale the divulgation and rediscovery of black and white art, a source of beauty and evocative power able to give immortality to images and to express every day life intensity and feelings.
Categories:
- People choice – You may submit 1 picture.
- Best photo sequence – Candidates will enter a minimum of 3 photos to a maximum of 6.
- Best single shot – Candidate may submit 1 picture or up to 3 pictures at the special discounted entry fee of 20 Euros.
- Best instant photography (analog only) – Candidate may submit 1 picture.
Prizes:
- 1st PRIZE – Seven days/ six nights in a three stars class hotel accommodation in Rome
Colosseum/Roman Forum guided tour OR 1,000 Euros Cash - 2nd PRIZE
- For Best Single Shot – Best Instant: 500 Euros Cash
- For Best Series: 700 Euros Cash
- The winners, runner-ups and 1o further photographers will have their images printed and exhibited in a Rome
Image requirements: jpg and longest dimension should not exceed 3500 pixels (300dpi). Digitally manipulated images are not accepted.
Online submission of digital photographs via the website. ONLY black and white Photos are permitted .
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
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