Photography Competition cum Exhibition from 22nd – 31st May, 2013

Dear Supporters,

Greetings from WWF-India, Maharashtra State Office

On the occasion of The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) i.e. 22^nd May, 2013 WWF-India, Maharashtra State Office will be organizing Photography Competition cum Exhibition  from 22nd – 31st May, 2013. We are inviting the entries from Nature Photographers (Professional as well as Amateurs) for the same. The Theme – ‘Water Cooperation’ (We are looking for photographs such as fresh & marine water biodiversity, water resources, water reservoirs, use of water in various fields, traditional & innovative water storage systems of India,  sharing of waters, water wastage etc.). This is open and free for all.

Rules & Regulations:

1.      Photograph Dimensions: 8”x10”; 10” x 12” and 10” x 15”

2.       Last date for acceptance of entries is 14^th May before 4.00 pm. (Saturday-Sunday Off)

3.       Date of Exhibition -  22^nd – 31^st May, 2013. (Except Saturday-Sunday)

4.      Time of exhibition – 10.30 am to 6.00 pm.

5.       Venue – WWF-India Maharashtra State Office, C/o Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd., Near Gundecha Gardens (towers), Opp. Shaman, Mumbai: 400012. Tel: 24701361 / 24700030

6.       Maximum 5 photographs (prints) to be submitted per participant. Every print should have the name, address, contact number / email id of the contestant.

7.       Images from India only should be submitted.

8.       Each photograph should be correctly identified (incase of species), have a short but suitable caption and a mention of the place where the photograph was taken and the specification of the camera, film and exposures (if possible).

9.       Digitally altered photographs or those shot in captivity, gardens, zoos, aquarium and any other artificial environment (except for man made water reservoirs & storage systems) will not be considered or accepted.

10.   PLEASE NOTE the prints will be used by WWF-India, Maharashtra State Office for non-commercial awareness purpose if they are not personally collected within 15 days after the exhibition gets over. WWF –India will not post or courier any photographs. The unclaimed Photographs will be used for noncommercial educational purpose only.

11.   The selected photographs will be displayed during the exhibition from 22^nd – 31^st May, 2013.

12.   There is no entry fee for the participants, however the decision to display or not to display any particular photograph will strictly remain at the discretion of WWF-India.

13.   The photographs should reach to WWF-India, Maharashtra State office on or before 14^th May, 2013. Submissions after that will not be entertained.

Prizes –

1^st Prize – WWF-India Day Pack.

2^nd Prize – WWF-India T-shirt

3^rd Prize – WWF-India Mug

Winners will be announced on 27th May, 2013

For any further enquieries please feel free to call us on 24701361 / 24700030

Regards,

WWF-India, MSO Team