In celebration of the 120th Philippine Civil Service Month Celebration and the 449th Foundation Day of Kalibo, we invite everyone to take part in the Photography Contest with theme: Kalibo in the New Normal.
Term of the Contest:
· Deadline for application is on October 15, 2020.
· Deadline of submission of entries: October 28, 2020
Who may Join the Contest:
The photography contest is open for Kalibonhon amateur and professional photography enthusiasts, ages 18 and above.
What to Capture in your PHOTOGRAPH:
The Photos should capture the everyday life of Kalibonhons in the New Normal (hence the theme: “Kalibo in the New Normal) featuring the Tourism spots and famous landmarks of Vibrant Kalibo.
Points in Photo should be Submitted:
· Photograph must have been recently shot, unpublished and exclusive to this contest within the duration of the photo contest.
· Photos taken with DSLR, Point-and-Shoot and Camera Phones are allowed.
· All entries must be in digital form (JPEG format) and must be submitted on or before deadline.
· Photographs can be passed in full color or monochrome.
· For a photo in which a person is recognizable, the photographer is responsible for securing permission from that person or, in the case of minor, from the subject’s parent or guardian.
· The following photographs are disqualified:
§ Photographs that are digitally or otherwise enhanced or altered for creative purposes. Altered Images refer to Photographs manipulated and applied with special effects (colorizing, toning, collage, photo composites, HDR, etc.). However, minor adjustments, including sharpening, contrast and slight color adjustment or the digital equivalents, are acceptable.
§ No using of presets and filters.
§ Photographs that have been submitted to or won in any other contests or have been published in print or online.
§ Photos that violate another person’s rights, including but not limited to copyright.
§ Photos which are highly immoral, relatively obscene and/or in violation of public moral and/or public policy.
· all entries must be an original material taken by the photographer and should not include watermarks, signatures, frames, date and/or time stamp or any other markings in the photo.
· digital manipulation is not allowed. enhancements must be limited to basic post-processing such as adjustments of contrast, minimal color balancing, sharpening, cropping, dodging and burning.
How to Join the Contest:
Fill out and Submit Entry form at this link:
https://forms.gle/VezAyT2og5nb8ujX9
Deadline for application is on October 15, 2020.
(Only one entry/photograph per entrant) with the following requirements:
1. JPEG Format File with a minimum size of 2MB.
2. Minimum resolution of 2000px in either landscape or portrait format.
All photos submitted shall become properties of LGU Kalibo.
By joining the contest, the entrant is considered to have granted LGU Kalibo permission or license to use the photos, along with the names of photographers, for various publications and marketing collaterals of the office, and for other purposes.
Judging:
Criteria
1. Relevance to the Theme “Kalibo in the New Normal” 25%
How well the photo interprets the theme.
2. Creativity 25%
How the photographer showed some creative thoughts in composing the photo.
3. Technique 25%
Use of elements of photography. showed of balance of light, focus, depth of fields and others.
4. Overall Impact 25%
Does the photo able to grab the and hold the viewer’s attention. the “wow” factor.