Jacob Maentz’s Blog

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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