Ascension : Commonwealth Photographic Competition
Submitted by The Islander (Nathan Prince) 05.02.2004 (Article Archived on 19.02.2004)

Please find below details on the 2004 Commonwealth Photographic Awards. These Awards are open to anyone - professional and amateur alike.

Please find below details on the 2004 Commonwealth Photographic Awards.  These Awards are open to anyone - professional and amateur alike.

Commonwealth Photographic Awards 2004

Theme: 'Youth'

1st Prize - £2000 sterling with cash prizes for regional winners

The Commonwealth Press Union in collaboration with the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association are now inviting entries for the 2004 Commonwealth Photographic Awards

This is an open competition for all Commonwealth residents. Entrants are invited to interpret the theme as freely as they like. Photos will be judged on both technical quality and interpretation of the theme.  Most of the winning photographs will be featured in a television programme based on the Awards and made available for broadcast in over 40 countries around the Commonwealth.  There will also be several exhibitions taking place in Commonwealth cities featuring the winning images.

Entry details:
Ø         No entry form or fee is needed
Ø         Entry is restricted to Commonwealth residents although pictures may have been taken anywhere in the world. Only one print per person is permitted.
Ø             Photographs may be B&W or colour. The recommended print size is 8" x 12 " (ie around 20.5 cm x 31 cm), although most print sizes will be permitted with the exception of particularly large ones
Ø         Digital images are not eligible
Ø             Entrants should hold the copyright of the picture submitted
Ø         Please print name, address, email address, telephone and fax number, on the back of the photograph. Please also say how you heard of the Awards
Ø         Include a paragraph (approx. 50 words) explaining why you think this photo is significant and giving details of what it shows. The captions are displayed with the winning images in the exhibitions.
Ø         Entries will not be returned or acknowledged. Only winners will be contacted.
Ø         The sponsors reserve the right to use any of the winning photographs for purposes in connection with the competition (exhibitions, publishing, broadcast and electronic rights). We will not ask for exclusive copyright.
Ø         FINAL deadline for entries is Sunday 30 May 2004

Special category for under 18's

A special category has been created for the 2004 Awards for children aged between 12 and 18 on 1 September 2004. The prize will be announced at a later date.  The same entry details above apply to this category.

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