| Copyright | Each author remains the owner of the copyright on the images; By participating in the competition, the author grants the organizing Association the right to reproduce the images, awarded and admitted, in the catalog, in the photographic book, in other publications, on websites and on social profiles for the purpose of advertising the event or the dissemination of photography or to promote / advertise the activities of the association and / or the main sponsor BestGusto.com. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all photographers, worldwide, 18+ |
| Finish | 15 April 2022 |
| Entry fee | Free |
FinishedTheme: Food and Territory: iconography of an indissoluble relationship”
A theme that explores the traditions, memory and culture of peoples through photographs that represent iconographic images of the relationship between food and territory. Images able to tell the food placed in relation with the Territory of which it is typical and with the Humanity that populates it.
Prizes:
SINGLE PHOTO CATEGORY WINNER
Category for single photos relating to the theme of the competition.
- GAIA Photo Fest 2022 Trophy – Single photos
- Guest of honor at “FESTA GAIA – Stories of Lands and Food”: 2-night stay for 2 people on the occasion of the award ceremony
- Guest at the gala dinner of “FESTA GAIA – Stories of Lands and Food”
- Evidence in the collective exhibition of the winners and other works selected by the jury during “FESTA GAIA – Stories of Lands and Food”
- Online publication and in photographic volume
- Any Sponsor Prizes
WINNER OF PROJECTS CATEGORY and PORTFOLIO
- GAIA Photo Fest 2022 Trophy – Projects and Portfolio
- Guest of honor at “FESTA GAIA – Stories of Lands and Food”: 2-night stay for 2 people on the occasion of the award ceremony
- Guest at the gala dinner of “FESTA GAIA – Stories of Lands and Food”
- Evidence in the collective exhibition of the winners and other works selected by the jury during “FESTA GAIA – Stories of Lands and Food”
- Online publication and in photographic volume
- Any Sponsor Prizes
Categories:
- Single Photos
- Projects and Portfolios
Projects must consist of a minimum of 3 to a maximum of 10 photographs. In the Single Photos category, each competitor can submit a maximum of 3 photographs.
Image requirements: Jpg format; RGB color method; The files must be less than 6 MB each; Dimensions: longest side not exceeding 2500 pixels; Resolution: 300 dpi.
Judging criteria:
- creativity;
- originality;
- quality of photography;
- adherence to the theme.
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