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11th International Photographic Contest in the Commemoration of Prince Naris Day 2015 entitled "HOT"

Silpakorn University   /   Deadline: 11/14/14

Normally, "HOT" is used as a general term to define a status of having high temperature; very warm; shining; brightness; causing sensation or feeling heat. It could convey the senses of exciting, ardent, enthusiastic, active, vigorous, or dangerous. This word is also powerful and magical to represent and depict some concrete substances or feelings, for example, summer, sunny, shining, tropical, drought, energy, fire, flaming, burning, fresh, strong, or spicy, etc. Especially, it can describe in depth all degrees and kinds of human natures. It can stimulate our traditional feelings, spirits, or our moods, reveal the different emotional senses or signify inner feelings of humans, like agitated, anxious, angry, fervent, fervish, pressing, intense, uncomfortable, passionate, or even expressing the degrees of intensity and violence.

Eligibility

Both all Thais and all foreign nationals.

Types of the Photographs Accepted: Color film, Black-and-White film, and Digital Images.

Requirements

Conditions on submitting the photographs in the contest:

1. All photographic entries must be creative photographs reflecting the concept of "HOT".

2. Photographs may be taken with a standard film camera or a digital camera. Entries are not also restricted to any particular photographic or artistic techniques. Photographic entries may be in color or in black-and-white.

3. Each individual can submit at least two photographs but not more than four photographs by each individual. Photographic film or photographic file (saved in JPEG format) should be recorded and sent in the form of CD or DVD, with the resolution of 300 DPI in the size of 24 inches x 30 inches (for the process of initial screening). The naming of photographic files are required No. 1 No. 4 only.

4. Each photographic entry must have been newly taken. It must never have been exhibited in public and never have appeared in any kind of media, including social media, printed materials, or any publications. The photographic entry also has never been awarded in any contests before. If any photographic entry was found to break one of the above-mentioned cases, the entry will be rejected from the contest as well as the exhibition. The Organizing Committee will also deprive any winning awards from such violated photographic entry, if this entry is judged to be awarded.

5. Photographic entries should be taken by the owners of photographs. If any photographers violates the condition by submitting others' work into the contest or sending photographic entries on behalf of other persons, Silpakorn University will reserve the right to deprive the winners' awards in such cases and not allow that photographer to enter in any other university's contests.

6. The entrant must complete the standard application form (entry form) for submission of the photographic entry and enclose the copy paper of identity card with the completed entry form. We do not accept the photographic entry via e-mail. The photographic entry sent by e-mail will be rejected from the initial screening in any cases.

7. The entrant must be taken responsible for his/her violation of other individuals' copyrights.

8. The awarded-wining photographic works in this contest will become Silpakorn University's properties after the contest ends.

9. Silpakorn University reserves the right to reproduce any of the photographic entries for inclusion in the contest program, any other printed materials, or any computerized formats including printing photographs in the exhibition catalogues. Silpakorn University reserves the right to select any photographic entries to exhibit in other venues of exhibitions.

10. Silpakorn University will not return CDs of the photographic entries to the owners and reserves the right to keep the photographic entries in the Silpakorn University's collection for the use in educational purposes only.

Awards

1. 1 Grand Prize (The winner will receive 80,000 baht in cash with the certificate and the H.R.H. Prince Narisaranuvattivongse medal of distinction.)

2. 5 Prize Winners (Each winner will receive 25,000 baht in cash with the certificate and the H.R.H. Prince Narisaranuvattivongse medal of distinction.)

3. 10 Honorable Mentions (Each winner will receive 5,000 baht in cash with the certificate and the H.R.H. Prince Narisaranvattivongse medal of distinction.)

Contact Information

Public Relations Office
Office of the President, Silpakorn University
22 Borommarachachonni Road, Talingchan District
Bangkok 10170 THAILAND

W: http://www.photo.su.ac.th/
E: su-pr@su.ac.th