Photography Masters Cup Contest - Deadline January 28, 2011 « Photography Contests

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Type: Traditional print and digital, color only

Theme: General

Categories:

PROFESSIONAL:

Abstract
Advertising
Aerial
Americana
Architectural
Fashion
Fine Art
Food
Nature
Nude
People
Photojournalism
Portrait
Silhouette
Sport
Still Life
Wildlife
Children of the World (new)

NON-PROFESSIONAL:

Abstract
Aerial
Americana
Architectural
Fashion
Fine Art
Nature
Nude
People
Photojournalism
Portrait
Silhouette
Still Life
Wildlife
Children of the World (new)

Special new Americana Award Categories

PROFESSIONAL:

Architecture
Cars
The South
The Midwest
The Native Americans
New York
California
Cowboys
Landscape
People
Portrait
Photojournalism
Hollywood
Sport
Nature
Wildlife

NON-PROFESSIONAL:

Architecture
Cars
The South
The Midwest
The Native Americans
New York
California
Cowboys
Landscape
People
Portrait
Photojournalism
Hollywood
Sport
Nature
Wildlife

Deadline: FINAL DEADLINE: January 28, 2011 must be received by midnight to be eligible

Watch for these entry fee deadlines if you enter next year.

EARLY ENTRY DEADLINE: Extended to October 15, 2010 End "2 for 1" Special

EARLY CLOSING DEADLINE: Extended to January 7, 2011 End "Pack" Specials

Eligibility: International, professional and non-professional, published and non-published photos. No age restriction listed - information requested, update when available.

Link: FAQ/rules: http://www.thecolorawards.com/howto/faq.php

Submissions: http://www.thecolorawards.com/howto/

Entry Fee: Professional single entry: USA $35, UK £20, EURO €30

Non-professional single entry: USA $30, UK £18, EURO €25

Cost breaks for multiple entries were offered but expired at the time of this listing. Watch early for next year. These discounts are still available:

Trade Discount

Members of photography clubs and groups receive an extra 10% discount off entry fees!

Portfolio Rewards

Receive 10% of your entry fees back as Portfolio Rewards!

Prizes: Photographer of the Year Grand Title Award

Recipient of the title:
1st Place, Outstanding Achievement "Masters Cup Photographer of the Year"
2nd Place, Merit of Excellence "Masters Cup Photographer of the Year"
3rd Place, Honor of Distinction "Masters Cup Photographer of the Year"

$1,000 Prize Money (1st Place only)
Creative Excellence Prize, presented by Blinkbid (Professional)
Rising Star Award (Non-Professional)
Exhibited at International Exhibition
Publication in The PHOTO PAPER Magazine
Featured in movie presented by World Photographic Arts Films
Showcased at the online Winners Gallery
Promoted in global PR Campaign

Americana Photographer of the Year Award

Recipient of the title:
1st Place, Outstanding Achievement
"Masters Cup Americana Photographer of the Year"
2nd Place, Merit of Excellence
"Masters Cup Americana Photographer of the Year"
3rd Place, Honor of Distinction
"Masters Cup Americana Photographer of the Year"

$500 Prize Money (1st Place only)
Creative Excellence Prize, presented by Blinkbid (Professional 1st Place only)
Rising Star Award (Non-Professional 1st Place only)
Exhibited at International Exhibition (1st Place only)
Publication in The PHOTO PAPER Magazine
Featured in movie presented by World Photographic Arts Films
Showcased at the online Winners Gallery
Promoted in global PR Campaign

Category Award Winners

Recipient of the title:
1st Place, "Masters Cup Outstanding Achievement in Category"
2nd Place, "Masters Cup Merit of Excellence in Category"
3rd Place, "Masters Cup Honor of Distinction in Category"

$500 Prize Money (1st Place only)
Creative Excellence Prize, presented by Blinkbid (Professional 1st Place only)
Rising Star Award (Non-Professional 1st Place only)
Exhibited at International Exhibition (1st Place only)
Publication in The PHOTO PAPER Magazine
Featured in movie presented by World Photographic Arts Films
Showcased at the online Winners Gallery
Promoted in global PR Campaign

Honorable Mention Awards

Recipient of the title: "Masters Cup Honorable Mention in Category"
Publication in The PHOTO PAPER Magazine
Featured in movie presented by World Photographic Arts Films
Showcased at the online Winners Gallery
Promoted in global PR Campaign

Nominee Awards

Recipient of the title: "Masters Cup Nominee in Category"
Publication in The PHOTO PAPER Magazine
Featured in movie presented by World Photographic Arts Films
Showcased at the online Winners Gallery

Size/Format: Digital: RGB mode, 72dpi resolution, 1024 pixels longest side, JPEG format, Maximum quality, Filename: lastname-firstname_title

Print: Maximum size of 11" x 14", not framed or mounted

Electronic Submission: Yes

USPS Submission: Yes, note deadline date is "received", not "postmarked" date.

Description: Photography Masters Cup is an annual competition in its 5th year.

Winners and nominees will be announced at the live Photoshow, May 15, 2011

Last year's Photoshow attracted over 40,000 viewers from 154 countries who logged on live to see the Winners Gala.

Additional Info: See past professional and amateur winners movie http://www.thecolorawards.com/movie/professional.php

http://www.thecolorawards.com/movie/amateur.php

See gallery of last year's winners

http://www.thecolorawards.com/gallery/index.php?gaid=6

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