Smithsonian.com’s 2014 Photo Contest

Deadline: 28 November 2014
Open to: photographers aged 18 or older
Prize: US $ 2,500

Description

Smithsonian.com’s 2014 Photo Contest is accepting applications from photographers who are aged 18 or more. Contestants can submit up to 15 photos to each of the following six categories:

  • The Natural World: Animals, plants and landscapes; geological or climatological features; and scientific processes and endeavors;
  • Travel: Locales, peoples or activities in the United States and abroad that convey a sense of place;
  • People: Individuals from all walks of life;
  • The American Experience: Events, objects or activities connecting the American people to their history or their cultural heritage; photographs that tell us what it means to be an American and provide a sense of what it is like to live in this country;
  • Altered Images: Photographs manipulated for artistic purposes by applying digital and/or traditional special effects (i.e. colorizing, toning, collage, photo composites, HDR, etc.);
  • Mobile Photos: Photographs taken with a phone or tablet.

Eligibility

This photo contest is open to international photographers aged 18 or more.

Prize

Smithsonian.com will award eight prizes, as follows:

  • Grand Prize: US $2,500;
  • Category Winners: The winners of each of the six categories will receive US $500;
  • Reader’s Choice: The winner of the online Readers’ Choice award will receive US $500.

Application

Submit your photographs and requested information on-line through the online application system.

Deadline for submission is 28 November , 2014, at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

For more information please visit the official webpage and check the FaQ

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