Grand Prize: Hollywood Peep Show, by Charlotte Johnson
Intelligent Travel - National Geographic Traveler’s blog announces the winners for “Peeps in Places.”
Thank you to everyone who entered our Peeps in Places Photo Challenge. Out of 400 entries our judges selected these sweet winners and finalists. See all the winning entries here.
ASIAN Geographic is looking for special photographs from both talented amateur and professional photographers that capture a striking image of Asia’s land, people, architecture or wildlife.
Prizes worth a total of over S$20,000 will be awarded to one winner and one runner-up from each category, plus a grand prize for the best overall picture entered.
The top photographs will be exhibited as part of an ‘Asia Without Borders’ Photography Exhibition in Singapore and published in the December Photo Annual Edition of ASIAN Geographic Magazine.. Enter Now!
I received some good new last week from the InterContinental Hotel Connections Photo Contest. My entry “Singing of the Bato Balani sa Gugma” won an Honorable Mention. There were thousands of entry’s from around the world with three winners and 17 honorable mentions. This is the second year I placed as an Honorable Mention, with my “Turtle Eating a Jellyfish” winning last year. I always enjoy seeing what images are chosen for this contest, because there are some wonderful entry’s every year. You can see this years winners here. Likewise, here is the link to this years honorable mentions. I’m excited to receive my autographed copy of A Camera, Two Kids and a Camel, the newly published photography book by renowned National Geographic Photographer, Annie Griffiths Belt. Should be a good one!
“Bato Balani sa Gugma” during the Sinulog Festival by Jacob Maentz — Honorable Mention in the InterContinental Hotel Connections Photo Contest with National Geographic Traveler Magazine.
I have recently come across two big photo contests that I would like to share with everyone. These are both free contests to join and they have really nice prizes. It seems like a lot of the bigger photography contests happen toward the end of the year. I feel it’s always good to enter a few contests a year (especially free ones) to see where your images are when compared to other photographers. The worst thing that can happen, if you don’t win, is you can improve your photography by seeing what types of images win these big contests. Submit away….
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InterContinental Hotel Connections Photo Contest with National Geographic Traveler Magazine
“To celebrate this enriching approach to travel, we are delighted to announce the CONNECTIONS Photo Contest, your opportunity to share your own connection with a true travel experience.”
The contest invites amateur photographers to submit one colour image of a destination anywhere in the world that shows us the following:
* A moment that captures the authentic essence of a place
* Composition
* Creativity
* Clarity and technical quality
*Non-Professional Photographers only
*One photo per person
*On-line entry form
Begins: August 20, 2008
Closes: November 15, 2008
See the official rules here.
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Nikon Photo Contest International
“The Nikon Photo Contest International is open to all photographers, professional or amateur, from any part of the world.”
The theme for this competition is: “At the heart of the image”
* Freely express the emotions that are true to your heart through images.
Categories:
(A) Free subject: Works that convey the photographer’s unique perspective and creativity.
(B) My Planet: Works that express your feelings about your world, whether that involves the environment, scenes from your daily life, or people and other things that stir your passions.
Begins: September 1, 2008
Closes: November 30, 2008
See official website for more info.
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I had the opportunity this week to interview Pedro Patrício one of the founders and developers of Photoburst.net, a travel photography daily contest. Pedro was kind enough to answer all of my questions, revealing a little more behind this new and creative contest he has helped start. Photoburst.net is a fairly new website that publishes a daily winning photo from their contributors. Then the best photo of the month is awarded a $100 B&H gift card! This is one of the bigger award winnings I have come across for a daily photography contest. If you take a look at Photoburst.net you will see they have a very professional looking website with a fancy world map and other unique features.
I have submitted some entries to Photoburst.net and today my second one got published (shown below). I have yet to win the monthly award, but maybe that will come in time. I think contests like this are a great resource for photographers, not only to see what others think of your work, but also to get a feel of what others in the field are doing.
See this photo on Photoburst.net
Q: Where did the three of you Pedro, Pedro, and Gastao meet and come up with the idea of starting photoburst.net?
A: We met each other in Covilhã, a small city in Portugal’s highest mountain - Serra da Estrela - foothills (we all work in the same place). We decided to start Photoburst after emailing each other thousands of links to inspiring (mainly travel) photos. At that time, we almost reached a saturation point, our bookmarks were getting intractable! And, so, we thought it would be cool to have a website gathering so many talented and/or almost anonymous photographers whose work is spread around the Internet.
Q: Do you have a background in photography?
A: We don’t. Two of us, Gastao and Pedro Patricio, have a background in Mathematics and Pedro de Sousa’s is in Computer Science. We all have been photography enthusiasts for over 12 years and, between us, have had a dozen or so published photos in a couple of magazines and also some local and national contest awards… and that’s about it.
Q: What types of photos are you interested in receiving on photoburst.net?
A: Well, it’s a travel photography contest… we’d say that an everyday scene, a landscape, a portrait, etc, are all valid entries provided they are compelling images. Basically, we are looking for photos that either make you feel like you’re traveling or make you pack instantly.
Q: Can amateurs and professional alike submit photos?
A: Yes, Photoburst is an open contest.
Q: How is your website different from other travel photography related daily contests or sites like earthshots.org?
A: Some daily contest or similar websites end up publishing anything, making it difficult for you to sense, say, what Tanzania’s like without having to go through a lot of images. Earthshots is a more nature photography oriented website, although they publish travel related photos regularly. Overall, we highly respect and admire many similar websites and we try to learn from them while making some improvements. By the way, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank John Emmerson for his fantastic work with the world map and, also, Jay Soto for his great work with the simplicious template we have adapted.
Q: What is the current prize for each months winning entry?
A: The current prize is a B&H $100 gift card. B&H has been our choice from the very beginning for their great worldwide service and prices.
Q: I’ve seen some wonderful photos posted on photoburst.net, are images submitted from people all over the world?
A: Yes, fortunately, although there are more photographers from western countries submitting their work.
Q: Should photographers have to worry about copyright issues when submitting images on photoburst.net? Will the images be used for other purposes or print in the future?
A: Absolutely not, photographers retain their copyright on every photo they submit, either it is published or not. For the time being, we don’t plan on using Photoburst’s published photos for any other purposes or print. If we come up with some idea, we will obviously contact photographers for their consent.
Q: How do photographers submit an image for your daily contest?
A: Just click “submit” on photoburst.net or follow the direct link: http://www.photoburst.net/photo_section/submit/submit.php Photographers have just to fill the photo’s details and choose the file they want to upload. Alternatively, they may also submit their photos by e-mail to: submissions@photoburst.net
Q: What are your long term goals for photoburst.net?
A: First and foremost, we’d like Photoburst to be highly regarded by photographers and the general public alike. We also plan to significantly increase the monthly prize value by obtaining some sponsors. And, lastly, we hope Photoburst may soon feature a photo taken by you, dear reader.
Deadline Extended until April 18th, 2008
Photography & Photojournalism Contest-
Beyond the Stick is an open category competition for Filipino photographers and graphic designers at Amateur, Advanced Amateur and Professional levels.
Participants are asked to submit photos and images that unmask and expose the “socio economic” dangers of cigarette smoking and the tobacco epidemic.
The object of this Contest is to submit an original photograph or photo with graphics, personally composed by the participant for judging before a panel of judges selected by FCAP. Photos will be evaluated on how well it conveys the theme: “Beyond the Stick” FCAP is especially interested in photographs that depict the societal and economic costs of smoking.
The Contest Period begins on February 15, 2008 and ends on March 18, 2008. All entries must be received by FCAP by 5:00 p.m. of the closing date in order to be eligible to judging.
Contest is open to all persons regardless of nationality or age. Those under 18 years of age must include the written consent of their parents or guardians along with their submission. Employees of FCAP may not participate.
It is a photography and photojournalism competition that allows the participants to submit plain photographs or published works that speak for themselves or those combined with other visuals, texts, tag lines and slogans.
Participants may use any Digital or Film-based camera. Images should be printed on an 8 x 10-inch photopaper. Inkjet or photolab prints will be accepted. . Black and white images will be accepted, but duotone images are not eligible. Digital images will not be returned.Those who submit in digital form will not be accepted.
There are no restrictions as to the use of creative effects at the time of exposure, such as multiple exposures, flash fill, lighting, filtration, etc. or Manipulation of main images, digital retouching and full manipulation (density, contrast, cropping on composition, burning, dodging and global adjustments, layering etc.. )
The photograph may or may not have been taken or executed during the competition period. Entries MUST NOT have won any other contests/competitions. The name of the participant should not appear on the face of the entry. The images and the texts must be original creation and MUST not be owned by another individual.
Continue here for the official competition website
The Sinulog Photo Contest has selected the 2008 winners. Congratulations to everyone!
* 1st – Erwin Lim
* 2nd – Mikhail Arrogante
* 3rd – Mikhail Arrogante
See all the winning entries.
Erwin Lim’s Grand Prize Entry
Mikhail Arrogante’s Second Place Entry
Mikhail Arrogante’s Third Place Entry
CONTINGENT CATEGORY
1. Mikhail Arrogante
2. Elmer Philip Lim
3. Mikhail Arrogante
4. Venecio “Cio” Datan
5. Mikhail Arrogante
6. Mikhail Arrogante
7. Mikhail Arrogante
8. Mikhail Arrogante
9. Mikhail Arrogante
10. Mariter Arrogante
11. Mikhail Arrogante
B. FLUVIAL / SOLEMN PROCESSION
1. Wenceslao “Junjie” Mendoza
2. Gifford Perral
3. Jacob Maentz
4. Jannet Datan
5. Joseph Calinawan
6. Wenceslao “Junjie” Mendoza
7. Mikhail Arrogante
8. Christopher Colinares
9. Alex Badayos
10. Erwin Lim
11. Myrel Martin Wong
12. Cyril Camporedondo
C. FLOAT / HIGANTE / PUPPETEERS
1. Melvin Tezon
2. Elizabeth Ybañez
3. Charles Tanting
4. Regel Zamora
5. Lemuel Basilio
6. Christopher Colinares
7. Fabie Villasencio
8. Marvin Maning
9. Lito Tecson
10. Armando Lorico
11. Armando Lorico
12. Edgar Castañeda
13. Teddy Uy
D. SIDELIGHTS / ROUTE / ON SITE DÉCOR
1. Daniel Ybañez
2. Christopher Colinares
3. Mikhail Arrogante
4. Lara Rudolfo
5. Rene Ybañez
6. Wenceslao “Junjie” Mendoza
7. Regel Mendoza
8. Mikhail Arrogante
9. Allan Restauro
10. Jacob Maentz
11. Yenny Sugeng
E. FESTIVAL QUEEN
1. Allan Restauro
2. James Pepito
3. Jaypee Nochefranca
4. Mikhail Arrogante
5. James Pepito
6. Christopher Colinares
7. Elmer Philip Lim
8. Radke Carsten
9. Ted Madamba
10. Arnold Aranjuez
11. Reniel Jose Castañeda
12. Amper Campaña
AWARDING CEREMONIES Thursday, January 31, 2008, SM Entertainment Center.
I had two entries that were selected, Third Place in the Fluvial / Solemn Procession and Tenth Place in Sidelights. Below are my selected entries.
Third Place Entry in the Fluvial / Solemn Procession
Tenth Place Entry in Sidelights
Sinulog 2008 is approaching very fast. This post will give you some information on the schedule of events for 2008 and, of course, information regarding the much anticipated photo contest. Here is a brief schedule of the 2008 activities:
January 20, 2008 (Sunday)
SINULOG GRAND PARADE
9:00 AM
Sinulog Grand Parade Carousel Kick Off
7:00 PM
Grand Fireworks, Cebu City Sports Center
7:30 PM
Street Party Bands, Fuente Osmeña
8:00 PM
Grand Fireworks Display @ Ayala Football Grounds
Sponsored by Mitsumi Group of Companies
Continue here for the complete 2008 Schedule of Activities
2008 SINULOG PHOTO CONTEST INFORMATION:
MECHANICS
1. The contest is open to all who wish to complete. (Film & Digital Cameras)
2. Participants may use only YKL/FUJI Films.
3. Entries should be unmounted 5R color prints, processed and developed in YKL/FUJI outlets (SM Cebu City).
4. Entries must be candid photos and not posed.
5. Photos must be in there original take, not cropped nor-super-imposed.
6. The placement of identifying marks, such as names, addresses or any sign to insinuate information about the owner of the entry is strictly prohibited.
7. Registration Fee of P500.00; includes Sinulog I.D. and 10 photo entries. Additional photo entries at P25.00 each.
8. Photo Contest categories and prizes shall be as follows:
* a. CONTINGENT
A dance entry (competing or non-competing) in the Sinulog 2008 Grand Parade on January 15, 2008. Pictures should be of a group dancing the Sinulog and not of a solo dancer posing for the shot.
* b. FLUVIAL / SOLEMN PROCESSION - January 20, 2008.
The miraculous image of the Santo Niño is carried around the seacoasts of Mandaue passing Lapulapu City to Cebu City in a fluvial procession or the solemn procession, which will pass the principal streets of the City of Cebu.
* c. FLOAT – January 21, 2008.
Float entry to the Sinulog 2008 Grand Parade on January 21, 2008. Pictures of Float entries should be of the entire float, not only of the personalities riding the floats.
* d. HIGANTE - January 21, 2008
Higante entry to the Sinulog 2008 Grand Parade on January 21, 2008.
* e. SIDELIGHTS
Exciting events and human interest such as those taken in the parade route of Sinulog 2008 Grand Parade or any related activities during the span of the Sinulog Week – January 6 – 22, 2008 in Cebu City especially the Sinulog Bazaar and the Nightly Shows in Fuente Osmeña & Plaza Independencia.
* f. ROUTE DECOR / ARCH
Photos taken from any route decor or arches that were set up in connection with Sinulog 2008 Celebration. The photos maybe taken at anytime, day or night.
9. Every contest category must have at least a minimum of seven (7) contestant in order to be declared a valid contest. Should a contest category has less than seven (7) contestants, such contest category shall be declared “NO CONTEST” and all prizes allocated shall revert to the Foundation.
10. The overall winner judged as the Best Picture in the Photo Contest shall be awarded only that amount allocated as its prize. The amount that the entry could have won in his catergory shall be awarded to the next lower winner to elevate all winners in that category one rank higher with its corresponding cash prizes.
11. Entries must be photos taken from actual events during the Sinulog 2008 celebration in Cebu City. Shots taken from other places that celebrates Sinulog are disqualified.
12. All entries must be submitted on or before Jan. __, 2008 with duly accomplished entry forms to the Sinulog Foundations located at Cebu City Sports Center, RR Landon St. Cebu City all submitted entries shall become sole and exclusive property of the Sinulog Foundation and maybe reproduced and/or reprinted into any size for exhibition without seeking permission from the owner nor paying compensation for the acquisition of said photos.
13. Owners of winning entries must submit to Sinulog Office the corresponding negatives of said entries before they can claim their cash prizes and trophies.
14. Judging is tentatively scheduled on January 31, 2008. Winners and their corresponding prizes will be announced in the local dailies. Awarding will be on Jan. 31, 2008 at the SM City Cebu
15. The decision of the Board of Judges of the Photo Contest is FINAL and UNAPPEALABLE.
16. Entry forms will be available at the Sinulog Foundation Office only.
For further information, please call Sinulog Foundation, and look for Ms. Dolly Del Mar thru Tel. Nos. (032)253-3700 / (032)254-5010 . Telefax (032) 416-4845
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