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: 5th September 2024
• Who can enter: Open to all photographers, worldwide.

Prizes:

• PRO WINNER: Win $1,000 USD cash, personalized Award plaque,
  featured publication in Nature’s Best Photography, 1-year NBP magazine subscription (or renewal or gift), display in NBP presentations, including social media, and web galleries.
• AMATEUR WINNER: Win $1,000 USD cash, personalized Award plaque, featured publication in Nature’s Best Photography, 1-year NBP magazine subscription (or renewal or gift), display in NBP presentations, social media, and web galleries.
• VIDEO WINNER: Win $500 USD cash, personalized Award plaque, publication in Nature’s Best Photography, 1-year NBP magazine subscription (or renewal or gift), display in NBP Vimeos, presentations, social media, and web galleries.
• YOUTH WINNER: Win $500 USD, personalized Award Plaque,
  publication in Nature’s Best Photography, 1-year NBP magazine subscription (or renewal or gift), display in NBP presentations, social media, and web galleries.
• HIGHLY HONORED FINALISTS: Personalized 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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