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Life is Beautiful Photography Competition Rules and Regulations Guidelines The participant must be over 18 years of age. The participant must be a citizen of India, residing in India. The photograph should depict the theme Life is beautiful. Only one entry is allowed per photographer. The photograph must be original and no watermark of any kind should be on the photograph. Participants may submit colour and/or black and white photographs taken up to five years before the start of the competition (January 3rd, 2012). The photograph must be of highest resolution possible. It can be in Landscape/Portrait mode. Photographs that have been digitally altered beyond standard optimization (removal of dust, cropping, reasonable adjustments to exposure, color and contrast, etc.) will be disqualified. Adult content of any kind will not be entertained and would lead to direct disqualification. A caption must be given for the photograph. Students and employees of SDMIMD cannot participate in this competition. However, they can still submit their entry and the best ones will be showcased in the art gallery on January 28, 2012. Details of Submission The photograph must be sent to cinematics @sdmimd.ac.in on or before January 23, 2012 11:59 PM with the following details: Name Age Profession (Student/Working) College/Company Name Residential City Date/Period of capturing the photograph Caption of the photograph Camera details If this photograph has won before, the event details Contact number Any photograph received after January 23, 2012, 11:59 PM will not be considered for the competition.

The photographs will be uploaded on SDMIMD Facebook Page as and when we receive them. The link for the same can be found at www.facebook.com/sdmimd (Album Name - Cinematics 2012 Photography Competition) Judging Parameters Images will be judged on originality, concept, technical excellence, composition, overall impact and artistic merit. Likes for the photograph uploaded on the SDMIMD Facebook Page will carry 20% weightage. It can be shared on the participants wall/timeline but the likes should be for the photograph and not the link that is shared. The rest 80% would be judged on creativity and other technical aspects. In case of any issues the Judges decision is final. Showcasing & Awards Photographs will be shortlisted after January 23, 2012 and will be showcased on January 28, 2012 to the judging committee in the Art Gallery of SDMIMD. The number of likes will be counted on January 28, 2012. So keep sharing till the end. Photographers of the selected photos will be invited to the campus of SDMIMD. Accommodation and food will be provided by SDMIMD. Cash prizes, along with certificates will be awarded for overall excellence. Prizes I Rs. 10000/II Rs. 5000/III Rs. 3000/In case of any controversy on a matter not mentioned in the above regulations, the Organizers will decide on the appropriate action. The Organizers' word shall be final and binding

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