ORGANIZED BY: The Center for Fine Art Photography

1. Who can enter?

TERRITORY: international

ENTRANT STATUS: amateur, professional

AGE LIMITATIONS: none

2. Competition info

ENTRY CLOSES: 16th March 2010

ENTRY TYPE: online upload

> Entry Fees

• $20 for first 3 images (members)
• $35 for first 3 images (non-members)
• $10 for each additional image

3. What should photos be about?

The theme is “Animalia“.

Animals represent strength, agility, power, royalty, vulnerability and fertility. They serve as important symbols in popular culture, national identity, religion, ecology, mythology and art. The Center is looking for images that insightfully portray the diversity of the animal kingdom.

There is no limit to the number of images that may be submitted.

4. Photo Requirements

AREA WHERE IT CAN BE TAKEN: anywhere

AGE OF PHOTO: no limit

IMAGE FORMAT: Your images are viewed as RGB images using standard Adobe RGB 98 or SRGB profile. NOTE: CMYK files will not upload. The largest image dimension (width or height) should be 1280 pixels with the other dimension proportional. Save your images with a resolution 72 ppi, any layers flattened, 8 bit JPEG files (16 bit files will not upload.) Use JPG compression quality of 8.

PHOTO EDITING: No restrictions. Experimental and mixed techniques are welcome.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Images accepted by The Center for Fine Art Photography for exhibition in the previous 12 months are NOT eligible. Images previously submitted but not accepted for exhibition may be resubmitted as often as you wish.
• The Center traditionally frames images with a bright white mat and a black wooden frame. The Center recognizes that some work is non traditional and incorporates the framing as an integral part of the presentation. All accepted images submitted for exhibition must be printed and framed or mounted professionally. Also, to encourage participation by photographers from around the world, the Center offers optional economical printing and framing services. Additional details will be provided upon request.

5. Legal Issues

> Your legal responsibilities

No requirements.

> Photo usage rights

By submission for jurying, artists whose submissions are chosen for the exhibition grant The Center for Fine Art Photography the right to use their images for the purpose of marketing the exhibition, marketing the Center’s programs and subsequent display on the Center’s website of past exhibitions. Artists grant the use of their image(s) as stated without further contact or compensation from the Center. Artist’s recognition is provided with any use.

6. Judging

JUDGES: TBA. There is no information who that is.

JUDGING CRITERIA: There is no information how the photographs will be judged.

7. Prizes

Juror’s Selection Award: $300

Director’s Selection Award: $200

Honorable Mention Award: $100

Gallery Visitor’s Choice Award: $100

All exhibitors are included in the Center’s online gallery.

With selection for this exhibition, artists and their work will be seen by an international audience of collectors, curators, art consultants and others who appreciate the fine art of photography.

8. Useful Links

Read official rules yourself (opens a pdf)!

Ready to enter? Register here!

Official website of the competition:
http://www.c4fap.org/cfe/2010Animalia/index.asp

I cannot take any responsibility for changing of rules or mistypes in this article. This article has only an informative nature. For official rules always refer to the official website!

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