One moment. One world. Nikon Photo Contest International 2004-2005 Call for Entries
June 30, 2004
Nikon Corporation will begin accepting entries for the Nikon Photo Contest International 2004-2005 from September 1st to November 30th, 2004, with "At the heart of the image" as the theme of the contest.
Since 1969, the Nikon Photo Contest International has been held by Nikon Corporation to provide an opportunity for photographers around the world to communicate and to enrich photographic culture for professionals and amateurs alike. Renowned among photo enthusiasts worldwide, the contest has so far attracted more than 1,190,000 photographs from a total of 280,000 photographers, with the last contest receiving entries from as many as 102 different countries.
In July 2003, "At the heart of the image" was introduced as the brand statement by Nikon Imaging Company. Now Nikon has set this statement as the theme for the 30th contest -- Nikon Photo Contest International 2004-2005 -- to actively encourage entries that capture each photographer's emotions.
This time, entrants will be able to submit photographs into two categories -- "Art" and "Documentary." Entries to the art category will be judged on the extent to which they exhibit artistic qualities and convey a fresh sense of creativity. Entries to the documentary category will be judged on the extent to which they communicate the time and the background of the scene and show the magic that exists in daily life.
All works will be judged by professional photographers working internationally and 33 winners will be awarded the Grand Prize and other prizes. A further 20 entrants will also be selected as winners and runners-up for the Emerging Talent Award, which commends those aged under 30 for work that possesses outstanding expressive power, yet has not been awarded a Grand, 1st, 2nd or 3rd prize, and conveys the energy of youth.
Summarized by the slogan, "One moment. One world.", the Nikon Photo Contest International 2004-2005 will embody an opportunity for photographers across borders to express their emotions through images.
Nikon Photo Contest International 2004-2005 Outline
- Entrant Criteria
Any photographer, professional or amateur, from any part of the world
- Theme
"At the heart of the image"
- Categories
Art
Documentary - Notes
- *Entries to the art category will be judged on the extent to which they exhibit artistic qualities and convey a fresh sense of creativity.
- *Entries to the documentary category will be judged on the extent to which they communicate the time and the background of the scene and show the magic that exists in daily life.
- *The same photograph may not be submitted to both categories.
- Application Period
September. 1, 2004 - November. 30, 2004
- Submission Procedures
Entries can be submitted in print by conventional mail, as JPEG images via the Internet or as a combination of both.
- Details on entries submitted in print by conventional mail
One person can submit up to 10 entries: 5 for each category.
Entries accepted in print are color or black-and-white photographs taken with 35mm film cameras, Advanced Photo System (APS) film cameras and digital still cameras (not including digital camera backs). Photographs that have been digitally edited with software are also accepted.
Print dimensions: 19 x 24cm (8 x 10 inches) to 28 x 36cm (11 x 14 inches)
Please fill out the entry form and send it to the nearest collection point stated therein along with your photographs. The entry form is also available for printout from the Nikon Photo Contest International 2004-2005 Web site (http://nikon.yahoo.co.jp) from the middle of August. - Details on JPEG images submitted via the Internet
One person can submit up to two entries: 1 for each category.
Accepted JPEG images are graphic files taken with digital still cameras (not including digital camera backs) and scanned data of photographs taken with 35mm film cameras or Advanced Photo System (APS) film cameras. Images that have been digitally edited with software are also accepted. Both color and black-and-white images are accepted.
- Maximum file size per JPEG image: 3MB (Max. 1,280 x 1,024 pixels)
- File Format: JPEG only
- Details on entries submitted in print by conventional mail
- Judging and Announcement of Winners
Photographers working internationally will be appointed by Nikon Corporation as judges to undertake selection of the winning photographs. The winners will be announced on the Nikon Photo Contest International Web site (http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/activity/npci/index.htm) by the end of July 2005.
- Awards and Prizes
The Grand Prize winner will be given Nikon imaging products to the value of US$10,000 and indeed a total of 53 winners will be given Nikon imaging products as prizes. Additionally, the Grand Prize winner and 20 winners and runners-up for the Emerging Talent Award will be given the chance to exhibit work other than their winning photographs on the Nikon Photo Contest International Web site (http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/activity/npci/index.htm).
| Prize Name | Number of Winners | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prize | 1 (selected from both categories) | Nikon imaging products (US$10,000 equivalent*1) and exhibition of photograph on the contest Web site*2 |
| 1st Prize | 2 (1 from each category) | Nikon imaging products (US$5,000 equivalent*1) |
| 2nd Prize | 10 (5 from each category) | Nikon imaging products (US$2,000 equivalent*1) |
| 3rd Prize | 20 (10 from each category) | Nikon imaging products (US$1,000 equivalent*1) |
| Emerging Talent Award | 4 (selected from both categories) | Nikon imaging products (US$500 equivalent*1) and exhibition of photograph on the contest Web site*2 |
| Runners-up: Emerging Talent Award |
16 (selected from both categories) | Nikon imaging products (US$300 equivalent*1) and exhibition of photograph on the contest Web site*2 |
- *1Winners can select Nikon imaging products to the value of the prize shown in the chart. Winners will be informed of the applicable local exchange rate at the time of winning notification.
- *2An exhibition of the work of the Grand Prize winner and Emerging Talent Award winners will be held on the Nikon Photo Contest International Web site. Winners will have the chance to show photographs other than their winning photographs for which they possess the copyrights. Winners will therefore be invited to submit photographs in addition to their winning works. All costs involved in this will be the responsibility of the sender and the organizer will not be liable for any related fees or charges.
Details including how to apply and where to send entries will be provided on the Nikon Photo Contest International Web site (http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/activity/npci/index.htm) from the middle of August.
- The information is current as of the date of publication. It is subject to change without notice.