PHOTO THEMES
PLAY
Play is a physical or mental leisure activity that is undertaken purely for enjoyment or amusement. Play can take many forms. Freeze a detail or scene that captures playing.
LEARN
To Learn is the process to acquire knowledge or skills through experience, study or by being taught. Learning is a life-long adventure. We are looking for images inspired by the learning process – in a literal or abstract way. Show us how to learn, show us the funny, the heart-warming or the challenging.
NATURE
Nature encompasses the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and products of the earth as opposed to humans or human creations. Show us something from that physical world, uncover nature, its splendor and beauty or the dark hidden side of it.
frequently asked questions
What is the deadline for entering?
The deadline for submitting entries is April 20, 2021.
What kinds of photos should I submit?
Send us your best original photographs. Anything that incorporates or embraces that selected theme is perfect for this contest. Clear, simple photos of your subject are great, but let your imagination go wild!
What size should my photo be?
All entries must be 9 megabytes or smaller in size, in JPG or JPEG format, and at least 600 pixels wide (if a horizontal image) or 600 pixels tall (if a vertical image).
How many photos can I enter?
Each Entrant can submit up to three (3) images, one (1) per theme category. An Entrant however may only have one photo selected as a finalist.
Will all submitted photos be placed in the Contest Galley on the website?
It is our intent to place all photos in the Contest gallery after they have been checked for content suitability.
Should I provide a caption or description of my photo?
Descriptions are a great way to interest others in your photographs. Please tell us briefly about your picture, we call this the “Story of your photograph”. Where did you take it? How did you get the shot?
Do photo entries have to be shot with a digital camera?
Your digital entries do not have to be created with a digital camera. They can be from your phone or scans of negatives. They must be submitted in a digital jpeg format. They must be your very own original photographs.
Where do I find the rules and entry form?
What if I win?
If you are our winner:
1. Please be prepared to send us the original digital image of your winning photograph.
2. We will prepare and forward you a mounted enlargement of your photo (matching the submitted file size).
3. We will feature your photo at a public exhibit in Vernon, BC.
4. We will forward a mounted enlargement of your winning photo to your school (if attending)
Who can I contact for more information?
Send your questions to optimistphotocontest@gmail.com