I love Philippines Year 3 Photo Contest

Similar to Cebu Pacific's Photo contest is I love Philippines Year 3 Photo Contest sponsored by philstar.com and Zest Air. This photo contest has a theme “The Pinas Expedition! Lakbay Dagat, Lupa at Himpapawid” where exotic tourist destinations in the Philippines are featured.


Join this contest and get the chance to win round trip tickets to Davao, Puerto Princesa, Cebu and Kalibo.

The contest mechanics are as follows... (taken from the contest page)

1.The photography contest is open to all photo enthusiasts (hobbyist, amateur or professional Photographers) who have experienced exploring the Philippine frontiers.

2. Participants may use any digital camera. An entry must be an original work and free from copyright, must have been taken between July 2009 to July 2010, have not been published or exhibited in any printed or online media prior to the contest and have not previously won in any photography competition. philstar.com may at its absolute discretion either disqualify a participant's entry or select at its absolute discretion entries to go forward for judging or reject the material.

3. Submitted entries must highlight the theme The Pinas Expedition! Lakday Dagat, Lupa at Himpapawid under any of the three categories: UNDERWATER Adventure, LAND Adventure or AIR Adventure. In submitting the entry, original file must be sent to marketing@philstar.com in jpeg format, not exceeding maximum resolution of 6 megapixels, minimum 180 dpi. Subject line of email must read ILP Year 3 photography contest entry. Maximum of 3 entries may be submitted by a participant.

The following info should be indicated: TITLE of entry, Date & location picture was taken, Full name of participant, Address and Mobile number. Entry description with minimum of 50 words shall be included.

4. Digitally retouched outputs are not allowed. Creative effects done within the camera at the time of exposure e.g. multiple exposures, flash fill, lighting, filtration, etc. are allowed. Digital retouching on density, contrast adjustments, minor cropping, burning, and dodging may be tolerated.

5. Criteria for judging: (1) Technical Proficiency 25% (2) Creativity and Originality 30% (3) Faithfulness to the theme 20% (4) Overall Impact 25%

6. The judges' decision is final.

7. Submission of entries is from April 5 to July 31, 2010 at 5p.m. Judging of winners will be streamed live on August 22, 2010 at www.philstar.com. Participants will be invited to watch the live judging ceremony at philstar.com to see the jurors commenting on their masterpiece during the actual eliminations.

8. PRIZES:

UNDERWATER Adventure:

1st prize:
Y-class Zest Air round trip tickets for two to DAVAO
2nd prize:
Y-class Zest Air round trip tickets to PUERTO PRINCESA
3rd prize:
Y-class Zest Air round trip tickets to CEBU
4th prize:
Y-class Zest Air round trip tickets to KALIBO

LAND adventure

1st prize:
Y-class Zest Air round trip tickets for two to DAVAO
2nd prize:
Y-class Zest Air round trip tickets to PUERTO PRINCESA
3rd prize:
Y-class Zest Air round trip tickets to CEBU

AIR adventure

1st prize:
Y-class Zest Air round trip tickets for two to DAVAO
2nd prize:
Y-class Zest Air round trip tickets to PUERTO PRINCESA3rd prize:
Y-class Zest Air round trip tickets to CEBU

NOTE:
A participant may win only once. Ticket prizes originate from Manila. Winners residing outside the Philippines should assign a representative to claim their prize.

9. Relatives of philstar.com, Arya Residences, ArthaLand, justgo.ph, and Zest Air employees to the second degree of consanguinity and affinity are disqualified from joining the contest.

10. All entries become the property of philstar.com, which will have the right to exhibit or publish the images for promotional purposes, indicating/acknowledging the photographer. philstar.com may display the prints in a public venue, or publish them for the purpose of promoting philstar.com’s I Love Philippines contest, without any financial compensation to the photographers.

Personal note: Current submissions are well-composed, so having some talent or basic knowledge in photography might help you win this one.

For more information about this photo contest, please visit the philstar.com contest page.