IPRFI launches Paraw Regatta photo contest
Iloilo Paraw Regatta Foundation, Inc. (IPRFI) in cooperation with Photo Artists League of Iloilo, Inc. (PALI) cordially invites Photo Enthusiasts to the 37thParaw Regatta Photo Contest.
The Photo contest has two (2) categories: Paraw Regatta and Samba De Regatta photo contests. The photo contest is open to all professional, hobbyists, and amateur photographers using compact, SLR (Film/ DSLR (Digital) Cameras, except for cell phone cameras, with no registration fee.
Photographers may submit maximum of ten (10) entries per category with official entry form pasted at the back of the entry. Digital enhancement is allowed but not manipulated.
Submitted entries must be in colored with 8 X 10 inches print size no border in laminated or matte photo paper, in JPEG format for digital shots not less than 300dpi. Pictures must be mounted individually in Black Illustration board with one (1) inch clearance surrounding its edges.
Entries submitted must be accompanied by uncropped soft copy in CD file (Digital Shots). For Film users, entries must be submitted together with the negative sleeve file (usually 4 to 5 negatives in a row) bearing NAME and SIGNATURE of photographer placed in a secured small brown envelope.
Entry forms are available at IPRFI, Department of Tourism, Regional Office 6, Bonifacio Drive and selected photo center in Iloilo City.
Pizes:
A. Category "A" - Paraw Regatta Photo Contest (Sailboats)
First Prize - P7, 000 Cash Plus Certificate
Second Prize - P4, 000 Cash Plus Certificate
Third Prize - P2, 000 Cash Plus Certificate
B. Category "B" - Samba De Regatta Photo Contest
First Prize - P7, 000 Cash Plus Certificate
Second Prize - P4, 000 Cash Plus Certificate
Third Prize - P2, 000 Cash Plus Certificate
With ten (10) Honorable mention P500 plus certificate of recognition in two categories.
The criteria for Judging are Composition-40%, Technical Value-30%, Impact-30%
Iloilo Paraw Regatta Foundation, Inc. Reserves the Right to Reproduce Prints, Publish Images for Promotional or Exhibit Purposes without Financial Consideration to the Photographer, however, Photo Credits will be accorded to the photographer and Copyright Remains His/Her Own.
Organizer reserves the right to disqualify entries that do not conform to the contest rules and mechanics.
Iloilo Paraw Regatta Foundation, Inc. Officers and Members are not illegible to join the contests.
Entries must be submitted not later than on or before closing of office hours on March 2, 2009 to: Department of Tourism, Regional Office 6, Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City.Judging of Entries will be on March 3, 2009.