Spring 2010 Photo Contest

Spring has Sprung! 2010

Photo Contest

After a month of nearly non-stop rain and snow, spring has swept through the the peninsula in full cherry blossom blooming, sun shining fashion and we want to see some 'springy' pix.

Quick Facts:

Due Date: Extended to May 18

Prizes: At least W100,000 in cash and prizes. We'll see if we can round up some more.
Photo Type: Must be a photo that captures 'Spring in Korea 2010'.

More Details

Who can enter the photo contest?

Except for full time professional photographers and those on the judge panel, the contest is open to everyone (expats, Koreans, & anyone in between).

What kinds of photos can be submitted?

Photos need to have been taken in Korea during Spring 2010. How can we tell if it was taken in past years? We probably can't, but we trust you. Those who publish photos must have the legal rights to publish the photo. We reserve the right reject photos if they are considered in violation of our posting policies. Each person can submit up to 10 photos.

How can photos be submitted?

All photos must be in .jpg format and the maximum upload size is 5MB. (info about resaving your photos here and here). For exhibition and judging purposes all photos will be resized to an image no larger than 1200 pixels in width or height. To submit a photo, register at Koreabridge.net. Click 'Create/Photo'. Each photo needs a title, but description is optional. Click 'choose photo' to select your photo. Under tags, enter 'spring2010'. A moderator will need to approve each photo before it appears online.

Do photographers retain the rights to their photos?

All photo submissions must be the property of the entrant. No images with third party copyright ownership are eligible for entry. We encourage the use of Creative Commons licensing, but licensing is up to the photographers and can be stated in each photo description. Koreabridge reserves the non-exclusive right to use any images submitted to the photo contest in online exhibitions, publications, or for promotional purposes.

How will the images be judged?

Online ratings will be taken into account, but a judging panel will make the final decisions. Judging criteria include the ability to portray 'Spring in Korea' in an engaging way, exhibit strong creativity, as well as demonstrate a high level of photographic quality. All photos must be submitted by April 22 and annoucements will be made shortly thereafter.

If you have any problems submitting photos or questions about the contest, please post them in the Koreabridge Stuff Forum.

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