Photocompete

• Copyright: Photographers own their own copyright. As a condition of having a photograph selected as a winning image, photographers agree to a non-exclusive transfer of worldwide rights allowing Nature's Best Publishing, LLC (NBP) the following uses including, but not limited to: publishing the image(s) in upcoming issues of Nature's Best Photography magazine; hanging the image(s) in public exhibitions; and displaying the image(s) on the NBP and other websites; and using the image(s) to promote Nature's Best Photography competitions.
• Entry fee: $30 USD for Adults for up to 25 images per entry / Free Entry for Youth
• Entry deadline: 8th January 2021
• Who can enter: Open to all photographers, worldwide.

Prizes:

1. PRO WINNER: Win $500 USD cash
2. AMATEUR WINNER: Win $500 USD cash
3. VIDEO WINNER: Win $500 USD cash
4. YOUTH WINNER: Win camera accessory gear
5. HIGHLY HONORED FINALISTS: Awards Certificate, publication in Nature’s Best Photography, display in NBP presentations, social media, and web galleries.

Judging criteria: Good composition, Originality, Artistic merit, Technical excellence, The story behind the shot

Image requirements: .jpg files from 500 kilobytes up to 5 megabytes in size at about 1000 to 2000 pixels on the longest side; RGB; Normal processing of RAW image files and minor adjustments to color and contrast are acceptable, as is minimal cropping. HDR and focus stacking are permitted as long as all manipulation is disclosed upon entry. If selected, You will be asked to supply High resolution TIFF files and un-altered RAWs or original JPEGs

Online submission of digital photographs via the website. NO IMAGES OF CAPTIVE wildlife!

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