Call for Entries: SOBA SEYA Environment Photography Competition – Sri Lanka

Theme

• Theme of the competition is “The Nature with an Artistic eye”.

Prize Information

• 1st Place: Rs. 20,000.00
• 2nd Place: Rs. 15,000.00 – with souvenirs and certificate
• 3rd Place: Rs. 10,000.00
• 10 Special Merit Awards: Rs. 5,000.00 with certificate
• In addition, 30 Merit Awards will be awarded.

Eligibility Criteria

• All photographs should be captured within Sri Lanka.

Ineligibility Criteria

• Entrants are not permitted to submit images that:
  • Feature farm animals, zoo animals, family pets, and/or cultivated plants.
  • Portray captive or restrained animals, animal models, and/or any other animal being exploited for profits.
  • Photos have been captured using live baits.
  • Photos which have already published.
  • MOE staff and their immediate family are disqualified.

Application Requirements

• Entries: One can enter by sending in their pictures along with their details (Name, Address, Contact Number, Date of Birth) via email.
• Entries must be either original digital images color or black and white JPG or JPGs format.
• Minimum size of the shortest side should be at least 1000 pixels.
• If an image reaches the award-winning image category must be supplied the following:
• RAW file (e.g., CR2, CRW), or original JPEG as captured by the camera. DNG files are only permitted if DNG is the native RAW format of the camera.
• All finalists will be required to provide full picture information, such as where, when and how the picture was taken. Technical details are also required (i.e., camera, lens, exposure, speed, and other equipment used).
• Labelling the file should carry your name, title and the key subject.
• Do not write names or water mark on the photo (If so, the Photo will be disqualified).

For more information, visit Ministry of Environment Sri Lanka.