Global Change Institute Photography Competition
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□ I understand that by submitting my entry I agree to the full terms and conditions of the competition.
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Theme
This year’s photography competition theme is ‘A view from our waterways: the changing landscape for this vital resource’.
Images may simply be about the different facets of water sources: from rivers to our homes, the multitude of uses that our waterways provide for our existence, both in the rural and urban landscapes; challenges and impacts associated with such human activities on our waterways and the innovative solutions that we have put forth or are proposing. Inspirational interpretations of water sources and uses around the world are most welcomed.
Whether you’re a student who photographs as a hobby, a serious photographer or simply looking for photographic inspiration – we’d encourage you to enter.
Who can enter?
This is an amateur competition which is open to all photographers. To be an eligible participant of the photo competition, applicants MUST:
· Be 18 years old or older on the competition opening day, Monday 4th July 2016.
· Submit a photo in digital format and which meets the criteria set out in the Guidelines/How to enter section below.
· No print or video submissions will be accepted.
(*Employees of the Global Change Institute are ineligible to apply for the competition)
Prize:Canon EOS 700D 18MP Digital SLR Camera (Twin IS Lens Kit)(Valued at $1,000)
Send up to three images taken in the past two years (a minimum of 5MB in JPEG format) withthe entry form and tell us in 100 words or less where and when the image was taken.Send images d includeyour name and daytime telephone number in the body of the email.
Deadline
Entries close on Monday, 1st August 2016 at 5.00pm (UTC+10:00 Brisbane).
Winners will be announced on Friday, 12th August 2016.
How to enter
Send up to three unpublished images taken in the past two years at a minimum of 5MB in JPEG format withthe entry form and tell us in 100 words or less where and when the image was taken.
Images can be sent to d must includeyour name and daytime telephone number in the body of the email.
Guidelines
· The deadline for submissions is Monday, 1st August 2016 at 5.00pm (UTC+10:00 Brisbane).
· Winners will be announced on Friday, 26th August 2016.There is no fee associated with entering the competition.
· Each entrant may submit a maximum of 3 photos in JPEG format. We will also accept mobile photo entries.
· A minimum of 5MB in JPEG format
· The relevant age category as outlined previously must be selected.
· Photo submissions must be unpublished.
· By submitting an entry, the contestant confirms that he/she owns the right to all his/her photo(s), including intellectual property, and that the rights of a person or persons included in his/her photo(s) (subject) have not been violated.
This is further addressed in the Terms and Conditions section.
· Captions are critical. Each photo must be accompanied with a short conceptualisation caption (maximum 100 words). Well-written captions are needed so that judges understand the context of the image. Only captions in English will be accepted for the entry to the competition.
The photos will be judged using the following criteria:
· impact (compelling subject matter and caption),
· artistic interpretation (composition and style) and
· technical skills (focus, colour and use of light)
There will be two rounds of evaluation:
First Round: Photos will be reviewed and shortlisted by the GCI Communications & Engagement team.
Second Round: Shortlisted photographs will then be reviewed by the jury.
The jury consists of:
· Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg, Director of the Global Change Institute UQ
· Kaylene Biggs, Professional Photographer
· Ron Hohenhaus, Communications Officer at the Global Change Institute UQ
· Associate Professor Eva Abal, Director – Sustainable Water of the Global Change Institute UQ
Terms and Conditions
All entries to the competition must be the photo (that is, “work”) of the entrant and must not have been awarded with a prize in any other photographic competition before. Late, illegible or incomplete submissions and submissions that do not meet the entrance criteria as outlined will not be considered.
The intellectual property rights, including copyright rights, to the work will remain with the photographer. The entrant will be credited wherever possible. By entering the competition, the entrant grants a worldwide, irrevocable, perpetual, non-commercial, non-exclusive royalty-free license to the Global Change Institute and The University of Queensland. This license includes (but is not limited to) the right to use, publish, reproduce and feature any or all aspects of the work in any of the documentation, media work and/or promotion of events by the Global Change Institute.
It is the responsibility of each entrant to ensure that any images they submit have been taken with the consent of the subject and do not infringe their rights, including privacy rights, intellectual property rights, including copyright or any other rights of any person. By entering this competition, all entrants agree to hold Global Change Institute, The University of Queensland and the jury free and harmless of any claims, costs or expenses, including but not limited to damages, arising out of the participation in this competition or any competition-related activities and the acceptance and use, misuse or possession of any prize awarded here under.
The Global Change Institute and The University of Queensland assume no responsibility for any lost submissions to the competition.
The Global Change Institute reserves the right not to award a winner if none of the submissions meets the quality requirements.