Welcome
to the international contest of Nature Photography MontPhoto 2018, opened to
amateurs and professionals from all around the world and organized by the
MontPhoto Association.
to the international contest of Nature Photography MontPhoto 2018, opened to
amateurs and professionals from all around the world and organized by the
MontPhoto Association.
Since
1997, their mission is to recognize the value, to promote and to broadcast the
art of photography and to contribute to the environmental defense.
1997, their mission is to recognize the value, to promote and to broadcast the
art of photography and to contribute to the environmental defense.
The
contest rewards the excellence in the photographs. We want to see innovating
and inspiring images. We look for unknown places, new visions of the living
beings, surprising behaviors or reinterpretations of all that is already known.
Your sight documents the diversity, the beauty, the mystery and the fragility
of life on our planet.
contest rewards the excellence in the photographs. We want to see innovating
and inspiring images. We look for unknown places, new visions of the living
beings, surprising behaviors or reinterpretations of all that is already known.
Your sight documents the diversity, the beauty, the mystery and the fragility
of life on our planet.
MontPhoto
aims to encourage respect and care for Nature; this is the reason why pictures
presented to the contest must reflect fidelity to the natural situations,
respecting the originality of the scenery, the conservation of the living
beings in their habitat, avoiding their suffering and the perturbation or the
interferences in their behavior.
aims to encourage respect and care for Nature; this is the reason why pictures
presented to the contest must reflect fidelity to the natural situations,
respecting the originality of the scenery, the conservation of the living
beings in their habitat, avoiding their suffering and the perturbation or the
interferences in their behavior.
SECTIONS
AND CATEGORIES:
AND CATEGORIES:
Mountain
A1. MOUNTAIN
A2. MOUNTAIN ACTIVITY
A1. MOUNTAIN
A2. MOUNTAIN ACTIVITY
Nature
B1.MAMMALS
B2. BIRDS
B3. OTHER ANIMALS
B4. PLANT LIFE
B5. LANDSCAPE
B1.MAMMALS
B2. BIRDS
B3. OTHER ANIMALS
B4. PLANT LIFE
B5. LANDSCAPE
Technic
C1. UNDERWATER WORLD
C2. MACRO
C1. UNDERWATER WORLD
C2. MACRO
Ecological
Report
D. ECOLOGICAL REPORT
Report
D. ECOLOGICAL REPORT
Art
E. ART IN NATURE
E. ART IN NATURE
Each
author can participate with a maximum of 25 photographs that can be distributed
across the different contest categories.
author can participate with a maximum of 25 photographs that can be distributed
across the different contest categories.
AWARDS:
From the 109 selected photographs by the jury will be delivered cash awards
with a value of more than 23.000€, distributed as follows:
From the 109 selected photographs by the jury will be delivered cash awards
with a value of more than 23.000€, distributed as follows:
General
Awards
· WWF Grant: 6000€ and exhibition production (see grant rules).
· MontPhoto 2018 Honour Award: 2.000€ and diploma.
· The winner of each category: 300€ and diploma.
· Popular vote in each category: Diploma.
· Eight Highly Commended awards by category: Diploma.
Awards
· WWF Grant: 6000€ and exhibition production (see grant rules).
· MontPhoto 2018 Honour Award: 2.000€ and diploma.
· The winner of each category: 300€ and diploma.
· Popular vote in each category: Diploma.
· Eight Highly Commended awards by category: Diploma.
Special
Awards
· Special Award Girona’s region: 300€ and diploma.
· Special Award Lloret de Mar: 300€ and diploma.
Awards
· Special Award Girona’s region: 300€ and diploma.
· Special Award Lloret de Mar: 300€ and diploma.
Young
Awards
· 6 Awards in the young category (until 14 years old): One
photographic experience with Photo Logistics.
· 6 Awards in the young category (15-17 years old): One photographic
experience with Photo Logistics.
Awards
· 6 Awards in the young category (until 14 years old): One
photographic experience with Photo Logistics.
· 6 Awards in the young category (15-17 years old): One photographic
experience with Photo Logistics.
AEFONA
Awards
· 2 awards given to the best photographs of its members to all
contest categories..
Awards
· 2 awards given to the best photographs of its members to all
contest categories..
All
finalists will receive a copy of the book Inspired by Nature 2018, an
invitation to the Gala Awards ceremony, preferential access to all MontPhoto
Festival activities, and one night of accommodation in Lloret de
Mar for attendance at the awards ceremony.
finalists will receive a copy of the book Inspired by Nature 2018, an
invitation to the Gala Awards ceremony, preferential access to all MontPhoto
Festival activities, and one night of accommodation in Lloret de
Mar for attendance at the awards ceremony.
ENTRY
FEES:
The participation fee costs 20€, except for those under the age of 18 for
whom the participation is free. The way of payment is via PayPal or credit
card, following the instructions indicated on the website.
FEES:
The participation fee costs 20€, except for those under the age of 18 for
whom the participation is free. The way of payment is via PayPal or credit
card, following the instructions indicated on the website.
Closing
Date: April 30, 2018:
Date: April 30, 2018:
You
can enter your images to the competition through the website: www.montphoto.com
until the contest closing date, next April 30, 2018, at 23.59 hours (CET).
can enter your images to the competition through the website: www.montphoto.com
until the contest closing date, next April 30, 2018, at 23.59 hours (CET).
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION:
The participation is exclusively online. We only accept pictures taken
by digital cameras (raw file compulsory).
INFORMATION:
The participation is exclusively online. We only accept pictures taken
by digital cameras (raw file compulsory).
To
participate, you will need a valid e-mail address and a PayPal account or a
credit card.
participate, you will need a valid e-mail address and a PayPal account or a
credit card.
The
contest organizers will contact you from one of the following e-mail
address: info-at-montphoto.com. Please, include it in your e-mail agenda
to avoid blocked communications by the security and anti-spam systems.
contest organizers will contact you from one of the following e-mail
address: info-at-montphoto.com. Please, include it in your e-mail agenda
to avoid blocked communications by the security and anti-spam systems.
CONTEST
RULES:
The rules have been elaborated under the supervision and the collaboration of
AEFONA and the Catalan Nature Photographers’ Society (Societat Catalana de
Fotògrafs de Natura – SCFN), also considering the suggestions of the IFWP, the
CEF and the FCF.
RULES:
The rules have been elaborated under the supervision and the collaboration of
AEFONA and the Catalan Nature Photographers’ Society (Societat Catalana de
Fotògrafs de Natura – SCFN), also considering the suggestions of the IFWP, the
CEF and the FCF.
CATEGORIES:
A1-Mountain: Photographs which clearly reflect high-laying mountain
scenery as any other element of this natural environment.
A1-Mountain: Photographs which clearly reflect high-laying mountain
scenery as any other element of this natural environment.
A2-Mountain
activity: Photographs that show sportive
mountain activities such as alpinism, climbing, skiing, canyoning, white
waters, caving or any other activity related to mountaineering.
activity: Photographs that show sportive
mountain activities such as alpinism, climbing, skiing, canyoning, white
waters, caving or any other activity related to mountaineering.
B1-Mammals: Mammals,
at any stage of their life.
at any stage of their life.
B2-Birds: Birds,
at any stage of their life.
at any stage of their life.
B3-Other
animals: Animals, at any stage of their
life, not included in B1 and B2 categories, such as amphibians, reptiles, etc.
animals: Animals, at any stage of their
life, not included in B1 and B2 categories, such as amphibians, reptiles, etc.
Images
from B1, B2 and B3 categories should show the animal behavior through
portraits, environment or action scenes.
from B1, B2 and B3 categories should show the animal behavior through
portraits, environment or action scenes.
B4-Plant
Life: Plant species in their original
habitat, including fungus.
Life: Plant species in their original
habitat, including fungus.
B5-Landscape: Non-harmed
nature landscapes, exclu¬ding the ones from A1 category.
nature landscapes, exclu¬ding the ones from A1 category.
C1-Underwater
world: Underwater is taken images
(freshwaters or salted waters) of flora and fauna and habitat.
world: Underwater is taken images
(freshwaters or salted waters) of flora and fauna and habitat.
C2-Macro: Images
taken with the technique of close-up photography, showing tiny nature elements
or tiny details.
taken with the technique of close-up photography, showing tiny nature elements
or tiny details.
D-Ecological
report: Images showing any element or
activity caused by humans (or their consequences) that affects or interferes
negatively over any natural area (wild fauna and flora, land, water, air,
climate or the natural scenery).
report: Images showing any element or
activity caused by humans (or their consequences) that affects or interferes
negatively over any natural area (wild fauna and flora, land, water, air,
climate or the natural scenery).
Images
must show clearly and unequivocally the reported activity or element as the
main subject. Originality will be very especially valued, as well the message
and the work setting out reflection elements that help to wake up environmental
awareness.
must show clearly and unequivocally the reported activity or element as the
main subject. Originality will be very especially valued, as well the message
and the work setting out reflection elements that help to wake up environmental
awareness.
The
author has to explain the report. In order to do so, it is recommended to
enclose documental information that reinforces it. The jury will have access to
this information during the selection phases.
author has to explain the report. In order to do so, it is recommended to
enclose documental information that reinforces it. The jury will have access to
this information during the selection phases.
E-Art
in nature: Creative compositions or abstractions
based on the natural environment.
in nature: Creative compositions or abstractions
based on the natural environment.
Special
Awards:
Awards:
· Girona’s
region. Will be eligible the images presented in all general categories of
the contest taken in Girona’s region.
region. Will be eligible the images presented in all general categories of
the contest taken in Girona’s region.
· Special
Award Lloret de Mar. Will be eligible the images presented in all general
categories of the contest taken in the village of Lloret de Mar.
Award Lloret de Mar. Will be eligible the images presented in all general
categories of the contest taken in the village of Lloret de Mar.
To
participate in the Special Awards you have to select the option “Girona and/or
Lloret de Mar” in the moment of the inscription.
participate in the Special Awards you have to select the option “Girona and/or
Lloret de Mar” in the moment of the inscription.
REGISTRATION
AND FORMAT:
The Competition is open to amateur or professional nature photographers
worldwide. Members of MonPhoto’s Organisation, contributors and sponsors of the
contest, and members of the Jury (nor the families of all these) are excluded
from participation.
AND FORMAT:
The Competition is open to amateur or professional nature photographers
worldwide. Members of MonPhoto’s Organisation, contributors and sponsors of the
contest, and members of the Jury (nor the families of all these) are excluded
from participation.
Each
author can participate with a maximum of 25 photographs, which can be
distributed across the different contest categories.
author can participate with a maximum of 25 photographs, which can be
distributed across the different contest categories.
·
The first step is to register on the website: www.montphoto.com
· Once registered, the platform gives the option to formalize the inscription
to the contest.
· Uploading the photographs will be allowed once the payment of the entry fee
is done.
· The uploaded images can be modified at any time until the inscription deadline.
Inscriptions will be automatically closed at 23:59 hours on April 30, 2018.
The first step is to register on the website: www.montphoto.com
· Once registered, the platform gives the option to formalize the inscription
to the contest.
· Uploading the photographs will be allowed once the payment of the entry fee
is done.
· The uploaded images can be modified at any time until the inscription deadline.
Inscriptions will be automatically closed at 23:59 hours on April 30, 2018.
The
image format must be a JPEG, converted to the color space sRGB with the profile
embedded. The file size must be of 1920 pixels in its longer side.
image format must be a JPEG, converted to the color space sRGB with the profile
embedded. The file size must be of 1920 pixels in its longer side.
The
organization will request the raw file of ALL the photographs that reach the
final stage of the contest on June 11, 2018. From this date participants will
have 8 days to upload the original raw files. In case your images go to the
last phase of the contest and you foresee you will not be online those days,
please contact the organization.
organization will request the raw file of ALL the photographs that reach the
final stage of the contest on June 11, 2018. From this date participants will
have 8 days to upload the original raw files. In case your images go to the
last phase of the contest and you foresee you will not be online those days,
please contact the organization.
Whenever
convenient, the raw file can be requested at any phase of the contest. Not
presenting it will suppose the disqualification of that image.
convenient, the raw file can be requested at any phase of the contest. Not
presenting it will suppose the disqualification of that image.
Images
not matching the required format standards will be rejected.
In case the size of the image is bigger than allowed, it will be automatically
reduced to the stipulated size. The organization will not be responsible for
the final result.
not matching the required format standards will be rejected.
In case the size of the image is bigger than allowed, it will be automatically
reduced to the stipulated size. The organization will not be responsible for
the final result.
Photographs
selected for printing will have to exceed 8MP (megapixels). All participants
need to have the original raw files, besides copies in JPEG or TIFF format for
printing, if the organization asks for them.
selected for printing will have to exceed 8MP (megapixels). All participants
need to have the original raw files, besides copies in JPEG or TIFF format for
printing, if the organization asks for them.
TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS:
No manipulation or digital alteration of the pictures is permitted. Only adjustments
that effect to the following terms will be accepted:
REQUIREMENTS:
No manipulation or digital alteration of the pictures is permitted. Only adjustments
that effect to the following terms will be accepted:
·
A Global corrections of tonal values,
white balance, brightness, contrast, saturation, and moderate adjustment of
shadows and highlights.
· B The conversion of the image from color to black and white.
· C Moderate sharpening and selective reduction of digital noise.
· D Do away with vignetting, cleaning dust and scratches and
correcting optical distortion and aberrations.
· E Cropping is admitted if the final size of the image is still
more than 8MP, without interpolation.
· F Photographs composed of multiple images (HDR, panoramic
pictures, and focus-stacking), which must have been taken in the same sequence,
are admitted. The editing treatment must be indicated in the inscription of the
image. In no case images whose purpose is misleading the audience or showing
nature improperly will be admitted.
A Global corrections of tonal values,
white balance, brightness, contrast, saturation, and moderate adjustment of
shadows and highlights.
· B The conversion of the image from color to black and white.
· C Moderate sharpening and selective reduction of digital noise.
· D Do away with vignetting, cleaning dust and scratches and
correcting optical distortion and aberrations.
· E Cropping is admitted if the final size of the image is still
more than 8MP, without interpolation.
· F Photographs composed of multiple images (HDR, panoramic
pictures, and focus-stacking), which must have been taken in the same sequence,
are admitted. The editing treatment must be indicated in the inscription of the
image. In no case images whose purpose is misleading the audience or showing
nature improperly will be admitted.
GENERAL
RULES:
RULES:
·
- Domestic
and farm animals, as well as cultivated plants, are not admitted. It is
compulsory to indicate if the animal is captive, if it has been trained
or if any actions have been used to induce a special behavior in the
moment of taking the picture. - Photographs
must have been taken during the last four years (after 01 January 2014) - Presenting
the same picture, or a similar one, in more than one category is not
allowed. - MontPhoto
awards the originality of the works, so images awarded in any other
international contest (absolute winner or category winners) cannot be
awarded in this one. Finalists, honorable mentions and similar will be accepted. - Photographs
cannot have frames, edges, watermarks nor captions.Every image must
include a caption with the following information:
- Description
of the image with the behavior observed. - The
exact place and country. - Indicate
any circumstances associated and relevant to the place where the
photograph has been taken (nature reserve, national park, hunting reserve,
etc.). - Technical
information (i.e. camera, lens, exposure –aperture and speed-, ISO value,
any specialized equipment, etc.). - Any
post-production indicated in point 7 of the technical requirements
indicated in the present rules.The ethical code of MontPhoto about taking
photo¬graphs is based in the AEFONA’s commandments and the ‘Precautions notebook and the good photographic practice in nature’ from the SCFN. To
read these works and apply their philosophy is recommended to the
participants.