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Shetland Photo Competition 2008
A Picture Speaks a Thousand Words
Fulmars hovering above the Inner Stacks of Fair IsleTHIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED
VisitShetland is pleased to announce their 4th annual Photographic Competition. The competition is open to resident and visiting amateur photographers. We are looking for unique and inspiring images that capture your imagination and record a moment in time.We want you to capture images of the significant role Shetland landscapes play in our cultural identity today. Consider the passing of time; the effects of seasonal and climatic change and the influence of social or political issues.
Photographs must be taken in Shetland between 1st June and 30th October 2008. Entrants are asked to upload images via our entry form. Images entered into the competition will be displayed on the VisitShetland online image gallery. The limit of photographs submitted is one and the organisers ask that all photos are accompanied by a brief description or a short story about the photograph.
The winner will be selected by VisitShetland on 3rd November.
The fabulous prize is a return trip for two from/to Aberdeen, including a cabin and a car donated by NorthLink. The second and third prize is a beautiful photographic book Sips of Shetland by Didier Piquer donated by VisitShetland.
So cameras at the ready!
For further information please contact VisitShetland on 08701 999440.
Rules:
1. The Shetland Photographic Competition is organised by VisitShetland.
2. The competition is open to resident and visiting amateur photographers.
3. Photographs must be taken in Shetland between 1st June and 30th October 2008.
4. After registration and login, entrants are asked to upload their own image and story to VisitShetland online image gallery.
5. Photos must be submitted in a digital format with a resolution of at least 4 megapixels.
6. The limit to is one photograph and it must come with a description, preferably as detailed as possible. It is even possible to write a short story (approx. 100 words) about the photograph.
7. All entries must be the sole work of the photographer and the submitter of the photographs must be the copyright owner.
8. Entry into the competition will permit use of the photographs in VisitShetland's online image gallery.
THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED
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Read about their voyage to Shetland onboard a luxury cruise liner.
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2008 Photo Competition
VisitShetland's fourth annual photographic competition is now closed.
We will announce the winners shortly.
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