Srushti 2019

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Contest Over
Contest Closes :: 09-Sep-2019

Prizes :: Grand Prize : 5N/6D stay at a luxury camp, in Masai Mara, during the migration period! · First Prize: Rs. 10,000, plus gift vouchers of Rs. 10,000 · Second Prize: Rs. 5,000, plus gift vouchers of Rs. 5,000 · Third Prize: Rs. 3,000, plus gift vouchers of Rs. 3,000

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Sagar Gosavi  : www.sagargosavi.photography

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<html> <head> <p> <span style="color:blue"><b>Srushti 2019</b></span> <br/> There are about 8.7 million species spread all around the world and wildlife photography helps us encounter a large number of these varied species of birds, reptiles and animals.</p> <p><b>Wildlife photographers</b> endure a lot of hardships and have to show immense grit, determination and patience to capture these wonders of the nature. This intense effort taken by the photographers battling the blazing sun, torrential rains and sleepless nights during the countless jungle safaris to put their best shot forward and show people the magic that happens in the natural world, deserves much more than just likes on the social media.</p> <p><b>Srushti 2019</b> gives the photographers a chance to display their best work, helping them gain exposure and reach a wider audience in a direct and personal way.</p> <p> This helps in not only getting recognition for the photographers and their valuable work, but also helps increase awareness about biodiversity, among the common people.</p> <p> Recognition of the existence of the varied wildlife species will also help in the major task of conservation of depleting wildlife. Participate in <b>Srushti 2019</b> to not only get your work recognised but also create a positive impact for preservation of the ecosystem. </p> <b><span style="color:blue"> Who can participate? </span></b><br> This exhibition is open to everyone, irrespective of age, gender, profession or nationality!<br><br> <b><span style="color:blue"> Themes </span></b><br> Submit your photos under any of the following themes: <p><b>1. Predators in Action</b> (for the Contest) <br/> Survival of the fittest, is the law of Nature. And this law applies right from the tiniest spider that spins elaborate webs to entangle other insects, or a venus flytrap closing in on a beetle, to the ferocious lions that chase down the swiftest gazelle. <br/> Share pictures of such predators in action: be it from the macro or insect world, to reptiles sneaking up, birds after its prey, or wild mammals at hunt. <br/> We are more keen on the action: the chase, the fight, the snatch, the gulp, and bite, and much more!</p> <p><b>2. Wildlife, Nature & Landscapes</b> (for Exhibition) <br/> Images that bring out the beauty and diversity of nature. These can include wild animals (mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, fishes, etc.). The macro and the micro world. And plant life, majestic trees and flowers. Or shapes and patterns that exist in nature, whether big or small. You can also share Landscapes, Seascapes, Astro & Star-scapes, etc. all kinds of images that celebrate Nature.</p> <p><b><span style="color:blue">Exhibition & Contest Calendar</span></b></p> <p> Entries accepted from:<b>01 August 2019</b><br> Entries accepted up to:<b>07 September2019</b> (at 11:59:59pm IST) </p> <p>Results:<b> 30 September 2019</b></p> <p>Submission of High Resolution Photos for Exhibition (selected entries):<br> Starts:<b> 01 October 2019</b><br> Ends :<b> 10 October 2019</b> (at 11:59:59pm IST)</p> <b><span style="color:blue">Photo Exhibition</span></b><br> <b>December 2019</b>, in Thane<br> (exact dates & venue will be announced closer to the event)<br><br> <b><span style="color:blue">About Us</span></b><br> <span style="color:blue">The Urban Trails</span><br> Photography has developed as a powerful tool to empower conservation. <p>Photography has served this role since the 1860s, although not widely acknowledged as such. A notable example are the powerful images of Carleton Watkins which were successfully used to stimulate the establishment of Yosemite National Park in 1864 and William Henry Jackson and Ansel Adams who advocated for expansion and continued funding of the park.</p> <p>With a mission of spreading awareness about the biodiversity of our country through the Photographs, The Urban Trails, is hosting <b>Srushti - A Wildlife and Nature Photography Exhibition</b> on occasion of Wildlife Week at the Thane Kala Bhawan, for the last six years.</p> <p><b>Srushti - A Wildlife and Nature Photography Exhibition</b> is a small step towards awareness and conservation of our ecosystem through which, information about the diversity in our country is shared with large number of people every year.</p> <p> <ul> <p>To know more about the The Urban Trails please visit our: <li style="margin-left:40px"><a href="https://www.srushtiexhibition.in" target="blank"> www.srushtiexhibition.in</a></li> <li style="margin-left:40px">Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/srushtiexhibition/" target="blank">@srushtiexhibition</a></li> </ul> </p><br> <b><span style="color:blue">Questions?</span></b><br> Most of your questions should be answered in the FAQs. <br/> If you still have questions write to us <a href="mailto:Contests@pixlent.com" target="blank">Contests@pixlent.com </a> </body> </html> <html> <body> <p>The Pixlent Contest Engine will anonymise each Entry and present the photos in a random fashion to the judges for evaluation.</p> <p>Multiple entries from any Participant will be mixed up and will not be presented sequentially</p> <p>The identity of the Participant will not be disclosed during the evaluation process<br/> Thus, each Entry will be evaluated independently of other Entries submitted by the same Participant.</p> <p>Photos will be evaluated on multiple parameters, including but not limited to<b> Composition, Relevance to Theme, Photography Technique, Creativity and Impact</b></p> <p>The decision of the judges will be final and binding on all participants, and no communication in this regard will be entertained.</p> <p><span style="color:blue"><b>Judges</b></span><br/> Photographs submitted to the Contest theme will be judged by ace photographer Sagar Gosavi. Photographs under the Exhibition theme will be evaluated by an internal judging panel.</p> <p><b>Sagar Gosavi</b><br/> A Network Engineer turned Professional Photographer, Sagar Gosavi is a Natural History Photographer par excellence.</p> <p>The fascination to observe and photograph rare species of birds and mammals led Sagar to mark his presence on a global photography platform with many awards, recognition and publications in the field of Natural History. Through his through workshops, photo tours and expeditions, he has mentored and helped over scores of amateur photographers to develop their skills in nature photography.</p> <p>He is also amongst the elite panel of Canon Photo Mentors for many years now. Sagar is also a Pixlent expert!</p> <p> A photography teacher at Pearl Academy, and Brand Ambassador for ViewSonic Global, Sagar has represented Indian Wildlife and Snow Leopards of India at the global stages like Ted Talks. He is part of the jury in many respected photography competitions in India.</p> <a href="https://www.sagargosavi.photography" target=blank>www.sagargosavi.photography</a> <br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sagar.s.gosavi" target=blank>sagar.s.gosavi</a> / Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sagargosavi.photography/" target=blank>@sagargosavi.photography</a> </body> </html> <html> <body> <p>About <b>200 top ranked photographs</b> from the <b>Exhibition theme</b> will be selected for display at the<span style="color:blue"> Srushti Wildlife and Nature Photography Exhibition,</span> to be held<b> December 2019</b> in Thane.</p> <p>For the photographs under the<b> Contest theme:</b></p> <p>Total prizes (cash & kind)worth <b>Rs. 1 lakh!</b></p> <ul> <li style="margin-left:40px">First Prize: <b>Rs. 10,000; </b>Trophy and Certificate, <b>plus</b> gift vouchers worth Rs. 10,000</li> <li style="margin-left:40px">Second Prize:<b> Rs. 5,000;</b> Trophy and Certificate, <b>plus </b>gift vouchers worth Rs. 5,000</li> <li style="margin-left:40px">Third Prize:<b> Rs. 3,000;</b> Trophy and Certificate, <b>plus</b> gift vouchers worth Rs. 3,000</li> </ul> <p>Grand Prize :<b> 5N/6D stay at a luxury camp, in Masai Mara, during the migration period!</b></p> <p>The <b>25 top ranked photographs</b> from the <b>Contest theme </b>will also be selected for display at the <span style="color:blue">Srushti Wildlife and Nature Photography Exhibition</span></p> <p style="font-size:13px">Tax deductions may apply to certain prizes as per applicable government of India rules <br>Certificates of Participation can be provided to participants, in electronic form, upon request</p> </body> </html> <html> <body> <style>.blinking{ animation:blinkingText 0.5s infinite; } @keyframes blinkingText{ 0%{ color: #000; } 99%{ color:#1a75ff; } }</style> <b>Anyone</b> can participate in this contest!<br><br> <span style="color:blue"><b>Participation Fee:</b></span><br> Nominal Entry Fee of <b>Rs. 25</span> per photo submitted</b><br/><br/> You can submit the same photo under both themes for Contest/ Exhibition. However each submission will be treated and charged as a separate entry<br><br> <b>Under the Exhibition Theme:</b><br> If a photo is selected for the exhibition at the end of the screening round(s), an Exhibition Fee of <b>Rs. 350 per photo</b> is to be paid to cover expenses related to the exhibition, including printing, framing, exhibition hall charges, event promotion, etc.<br><br> <b>Under the Contest Theme:</b><br> If your photo is shortlisted at the end of the screening round(s), a Contest Fee of<b> Rs. 100 per photo </b>is to be paid for the final judging round. There is no further charge for the 25 top ranked photos from the Contest Theme, that will be displayed at the exhibition.<br><br><p><b style="color:blue">At the end of the exhibition, participants whose photos are on display, can take the high quality prints back with them</b><br><br> All fees to be paid online through Pixlent’s payment gateway. Multiple payment options including internet banking, credit/ debit cards, popular payment wallets & UPI are available.<br><br> Fees once paid are non-transferrable and non-refundable.<br><br> <p><b style="color:blue">Number of Entries</b><br/> There is no limit to the numbers of entries from each participant – send as many photos as you like!</p> <b style="color:blue">Image Requirements</b><br> Photographs <b>must be taken by you</b>, i.e. you must be the sole owner & author of the photo, and must have <b>right to make your photo available</b> to the Contest <p>Photographs must conform to the following requirements:<br> <ul> <li style="margin-left:40px">Be saved in .jpg or .jpeg file format</li> <li style="margin-left:40px"> Be saved in Adobe RGB or sRGB colour space</li> <li style="margin-left:40px"> Be maximum 1 MB in size</li> <li style="margin-left:40px">Be <b>minimum</b> 1200 pixels on longer side and <b>minimum</b> of 800 pixels on shorter side</li> <li style="margin-left:40px">Not have any borders, signatures, logos, watermarks or any identification marks whatsoever</li> </ul></p> <p>For photos selected for exhibition, participants will be asked to provide high resolution versions of the same photo.</p> <ul> <li style="margin-left:40px">High resolution .tiff or .jpg, at least <b>240ppi</b></li> <li style="margin-left:40px"> <b>Minimum 1800 pixels</b> on longer side and <b>minimum 1200 pixels</b> on shorter side</li> <li style="margin-left:40px"> Saved in <b>RGB</b> or <b>sRGB</b> colour space</li> <li style="margin-left:40px">File size of <b>5 MB</b> (5120 KB) for prints up to 12”x 18” from .jpg or .jpeg files</li> </ul></p> <p>Photographs can be <b>shot using any camera</b>, including a<b> mobile device </b>(e.g. a smartphone or a tablet) as long as they meet the Image Requirements</p> <p>Note that <b>nesting images</b> or images of <b>animals in captivity</b> are <b>prohibited</b></p> <p>For a detailed list of contest Terms & Conditions, <a data-toggle="modal" href="#membertermsModal">click here.</a></p> <p>If you have questions regarding any of these requirements, please look up the FAQs</p><p>For a step-by-step instructions on how to upload & submit photos, please take a look at this<a href="https://pixlent.com/NewContestHelp" target=blank alt="Help"> guide</a></p> </body> </html> <html> <body> <p style=";font-size:12px">This Contest & Exhibition is organised by the “The Urban Trails” (“Organisers”, or “Urban Trails”), and is hosted on the electronic photography contest platform provided by Pixlent.com (“Hosts”, or “Pixlent”)</p> <p style=";font-size:12px">By participating in this Contest, you agree to abide by and be unequivocally bound by these Official Rules, confirm that you are eligible to enter the Contest, and that decisions of the Organisers and/or its nominated panel of judges are final and binding in all respects.</p> <span style="color:blue ;font-size:14px" ><b>1. Contest Dates and Timings</b></span> <p style="margin-left:25px;font-size:12px">Entries will be accepted between 01 August 2019 at 07:00:00 am IST and 07 September 2019 at 23:59:59 pm IST (“Contest Period”).</p> <p style="margin-left:25px;font-size:12px">For entries selected for Exhibition, high resolution versions of the selected photos (as prescribed in these Official Rules) will have to be provided between 00:00:00 am IST on 01 October 2019 and 23:59:59 pm IST on 10 October 2019 (“Submission Period for Exhibition”)</p> <p style="margin-left:25px;font-size:12px">Organisers reserve the right to modify dates and times of the Contest Period/ Submission Period for Exhibition at any time before the end of the respective Contest Period/ Submission Period, by public announcement or email notification and by updating the same information on Pixlent.com’s website.</p> <span style="color:blue;font-size:14px"><b>2. To Enter</b></span> <p style="margin-left:25px"><span style="color:blue;font-size:14px">a. Eligibility</span></p> <p style="margin-left:30px;font-size:12px">The Contest is open to everyone (“Participant” or “Participants”).</p> <p style="margin-left:25px"><span style="color:blue;font-size:14px">b. Registration</span></p> <p style="margin-left:30px;font-size:12px">To enter the Contest, visit www.pixlent.com/Srushti (the “Website”). Then follow the online instructions to register your details, including email and mobile phone number on Pixlent.com.</p> <p style="margin-left:25px"><span style="color:blue;font-size:14px">c. Participation, Contest & Exhibition Fee</span></p> <p style="margin-left:30px;font-size:12px">The <b>Participation Fee</b> for this Contest is <b>Rs. 25 per entry</b> <br/><br/> The same photo under multiple themes will be treated and charged as a separate entry <br/><br/> Participants must pay an additional <b>Exhibition Fee</b> of <b>Rs. 350 per photograph</b> under the Exhibition Theme, if selected for exhibition, to cover cost of printing, framing and allied expenses. <br/><br/> Participants must pay an additional <b>Contest Fee</b> of <b>Rs. 100 per photograph</b> under the Contest Theme, if selected for expert evaluation. <br/><br/> The Exhibition Fee or Contest Fee needs to be paid on or before the stipulated due date. <br/><br/> All Fees once paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.</p> <span style="color:blue;font-size:14px"><b>3. Contest Conduct</b></span> <p style="margin-left:25px"><span style="color:blue;font-size:14px">a. Contest Theme: Predators in Action</span></p> <p style="margin-left:30px;font-size:12px"><b>Description of Theme</b> <br/> Survival of the fittest, is the law of Nature. And this law applies right from the tiniest spider that spins elaborate webs to entangle other insects, or a venus flytrap closing in on a beetle, to the ferocious lions that chase down the swiftest gazelle. <br/><br/> Share pictures of such predators in action: be it from the macro or insect world, to reptiles sneaking up, birds after its prey, or wild mammals at hunt. <br/><br/> We are more keen on the action: the chase, the fight, the snatch, the gulp, and bite, and much more! <br/><br/> A photo submitted under the Contest Theme, will be eligible for prizes and limited number of photos will be eligible for display at the Exhibition, as described under section <b>7. Results, Exhibition and Prizes, below</b></p> <p style="margin-left:25px"><span style="color:blue;font-size:14px">b. Exhibition Theme: Nature, Wildlife & Landscapes</span></p> <p style="margin-left:30px;font-size:12px"><b>Description of Theme</b> <br/> Images that bring out the beauty and diversity of nature. These can include wild animals (mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, fishes, etc.). The macro and the micro world. And plant life, majestic trees and flowers. Or shapes and patterns that exist in nature, whether big or small. You can also share Landscapes, Seascapes, Astro & Star-scapes, etc. all kinds of images that celebrate Nature. <br/><br/> A photo submitted under the Exhibition Theme, will be eligible for selection for display at the Exhibition, as described under section <b>7. Results, Exhibition and Prizes, below.</b> There is no other award or prize for photos submitted under this theme. <br/><br/> The same photo may be submitted under both Exhibition & Contest themes, as applicable, and will be treated and charged as a separate entry <br/><br/> The Organisers reserve the right to change the dates and venue of the Exhibition at any time before the proposed dates above, by public announcement, or email notification and by updating the same information on Pixlent.com’s website</p> <p style="margin-left:25px"><span style="color:blue;font-size:14px">c. Contest Rounds/ Stages</span></p> <p style="margin-left:30px;font-size:12px">This contest has consists of multiple stages: <br/> <b>For the Contest Theme: Predators in Action</b> <br/> In the first round, photos will undergo initial screening, and qualified photos will progress to the next round of expert evaluation, subject to payment of the Contest Fee. <br/><br/> Should a Participant not pay the Contest Fee for any of his/ her selected photograph, within the stipulated time, the said photograph will not progress any further and will not be eligible for any prize. <br/><br/> <b>For the Exhibition Theme: Nature, Wildlife & Landscapes</b> <br/> After an initial screening round, qualified photos will progress to the next round of evaluation. <br/><br/> Should a Participant not to pay the Exhibition Fee for any of his/ her selected photograph, within the stipulated time, the next photograph ranked as per the results of Evaluation will be selected for exhibition. <br/><br/> For both themes, the process of evaluation is described in section <b>6. Judging below</b></p> <span style="color:blue;font-size:14px"><b>4. Submitting Photos to the Contest</b></span> <p style="margin-left:25px"><span style="color:blue;font-size:14px">a. Uploading Photo(s)</span></p> <p style="margin-left:30px;font-size:12px">Each Participant needs sign in to Pixlent.com and upload his/her photo(s) under the Srushti section of the Contest Website.</p> <p style="margin-left:25px"><span style="color:blue;font-size:14px">b. Submit Entry to Contest</span></p> <p style="margin-left:30px;font-size:12px">Participants can review all photos uploaded and submit the Entry (or Entries) to the Contest, by following directions on the Contest Website. <br/><br/> <b>Entry/ Entries once submitted cannot be changed or recalled back.</b></p> <p style="margin-left:25px"><span style="color:blue;font-size:14px">c. Number of Photos</span></p> <p style="margin-left:30px;font-size:12px">There is no limit to the number of entries each Participant can submit to the Contest.</p> <p style="margin-left:25px"><span style="color:blue;font-size:14px">d. Dates & Deadlines for Submission of Entries</span></p> <p style="margin-left:30px;font-size:12px">Entries must be submitted only during the Contest Period, viz.: <br/> From <b>07:00:00 am IST on 01 August 2019</b> to <b>23:59:59 pm IST on 07 September 2019</b> (times as recorded on the clock on Pixlent.com’s server) <br/><br/> All entries must be received by the Organisers no later than the end of the Contest Period. Any entries received after the end of the Contest Period will be automatically disqualified.</p> <p style="margin-left:25px"><span style="color:blue;font-size:14px">e. Photo Guidelines</span></p> <p style="margin-left:30px;font-size:12px">Each photo uploaded to the Contest must conform to the following guidelines. Any photos that do not meet these guidelines is liable to be disqualified from the Contest and the Entries will not be judged.</p> <p style="color:blue;margin-left:30px;font-size:14px">Photos must:</p> <ul> <li style="margin-left:40px;font-size:12px">Be saved in <b>.jpg</b> or <b>.jpeg</b> file format</li> <li style="margin-left:40px;font-size:12px">Be saved in <b>RGB</b> or <b>sRGB</b> colour space</li> <li style="margin-left:40px;font-size:12px">Be <b>maximum 1 MB</b> (viz. 1024 KB) in size</li> <li style="margin-left:40px;font-size:12px"><b>Be minimum 1200 pixels</b> on longer side and <b>minimum of 800 pixels</b> on shorter side</li> <li style="margin-left:40px;font-size:12px">Not have any borders, signatures, logos, watermarks or any identification marks whatsoever</li> </ul> <p style="margin-left:30px;font-size:12px">Photos of <b>animals in captivity</b> and <b>‘nesting images’</b> (i.e. photos containing nests or animal dwellings) are not allowed <br/><br/> <b>Photos taken using any camera, including a mobile device</b> (i.e. a smartphone or a tablet) <b>are allowed</b> in this contest, subject to meeting all Photo Guidelines as stated herein.</p> <p style="margin-left:30px;font-size:14px"><span style="color:blue">If a photo is selected for exhibition:</span> <br/> Participants will required to provide the same photo conforming to the following requirements:</p> <ul> <li style="margin-left:40px;font-size:12px">Be saved in <b>.tiff</b> or .jpg or (.jpeg) file format</li> <li style="margin-left:40px;font-size:12px">Be at least 240 ppi resolution</li> <li style="margin-left:40px;font-size:12px">Be saved in <b>RGB</b> or <b>sRGB</b> colour space</li> <li style="margin-left:40px;font-size:12px">Be <b>maximum 5 MB</b> (viz. 5,120 KB) in size</li> <li style="margin-left:40px;font-size:12px"><b>Be minimum 1800 pixels</b> on longer side and <b>minimum of 1200 pixels</b> on shorter side</li> <li style="margin-left:40px;font-size:12px">Not have any borders, signatures, logos, watermarks or any identification marks whatsoever</li> </ul> <p style="color:blue;margin-left:30px;font-size:14px">Editing of Photos</p> <p style="margin-left:30px;font-size:12px">Basic editing of a photograph for standard optimisation, minor dodging/ burning, spotting, sharpening, contrast and slight colour adjustment is acceptable, so long as it does not affect the authenticity of the photo. <br/> The content of a photo must not be altered by adding, rearranging, reversing, distorting or removing people and/or objects from within the frame, except for cropping that removes extraneous details</p> <p style="margin-left:25px"><span style="color:blue;font-size:14px">f. Content Restrictions</span></p> <p style="margin-left:30px;font-size:12px">The Organisers reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to disqualify and remove any Entry that does not comply with the following requirements, even after the Entry is submitted on the Website.</p> <p style="margin-left:30px;font-size:12px">You, the Participants, warrant and represent, in respect of each Entry submitted by You, as follows:</p> <ul> <li style="margin-left:40px;font-size:12px">You are the <b>sole owner and author</b> of each Entry</li> <li style="margin-left:40px;font-size:12px">You have the <b>right to make Your entry available</b> to the Contest</li> <li style="margin-left:40px;font-size:12px">No <b>animals were harmed or manipulated</b> in the making of the image, save for natural actions of predator animals on their prey</li> <li style="margin-left:40px;font-size:12px">Each Entry does not contain images of nests or any such dwelling of animals</li> <li style="margin-left:40px;font-size:12px">Each Entry does not contain personally identifiable information about You or any other person(s)</li> <li style="margin-left:40px;font-size:12px">Each Entry does not contain any infringing, threatening, false, offensive, misleading, abusive, harassing, libellous, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, scandalous, inflammatory, unlawful, pornographic or profane content</li> <li style="margin-left:40px;font-size:12px">Each Entry does not contain any material that could constitute or encourage conduct which would be considered a criminal offence, give rise to civil liability, or otherwise violate any law</li> <li style="margin-left:40px;font-size:12px">Each Entry does not infringe upon the copyrights, trademarks, contract rights, or any other intellectual property rights of any third person or entity, or violate any person’s rights of privacy or publicity, and Entry does not include:</li> <ul> <li style="margin-left:45px;font-size:12px">trademarks owned by third parties</li> <li style="margin-left:45px;font-size:12px">copyrighted materials owned by third parties (including movie dialogue or musical compositions) or screen credits</li> <li style="margin-left:45px;font-size:12px">names, likenesses, voices or other characteristics identifying celebrities or other public figures, living or dead</li> </ul> </ul> <p style="margin-left:30px;font-size:12px">You agree to fully indemnify the Organisers and Hosts in respect of all civil or criminal action, royalties, fees and any other monies owing to any person by reason of Your breaching any of the foregoing. <br/><br/> Participants agree to not post, e-mail or otherwise submit anything that knowingly contains software viruses, or any other computer code, files, or programs designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment.</p> <p style="margin-left:25px"><span style="color:blue;font-size:14px">g. High Resolution & raw images</span></p> <p style="margin-left:30px;font-size:12px">All Participants must be able to supply a high-resolution image of their Entries, suitable for printing in exhibitions or other publicity material, should the image be required by the Organisers or Hosts. <br/><br/> If requested by Organisers or Hosts, all Participants must be able to provide original, unaltered raw or unaltered JPEG files from camera, to prove and verify the authenticity of the photograph. DNG files may be permitted, only if it is the native raw format of the camera. Unaltered JPEG files may be permitted for images shot using a mobile device (i.e. a smartphone or a tablet). <br/> Entries may be disqualified if participants fail to submit the raw/ Unaltered files, if requested.</p> <p style="margin-left:25px"><span style="color:blue;font-size:14px">h. Others</span></p> <p style="margin-left:30px;font-size:12px">Organisers and Hosts do not accept responsibility for any Entries including for equipment failure, technical malfunction, systems, satellite, network, server, computer hardware or software failure of any kind, natural disasters and unforeseen events.</p> <p style="color:blue;font-size:14px"><b>5. Use of Entries</b></p> <p style="margin-left:25px;font-size:12px"><b>The Organisers and Hosts recognise you, the author of the image, retain full ownership of the copyright in each Entry.</b> <br/><br/> By entering the Contest, you acknowledge that Organisers and/or Hosts have no obligation to use or post any Photo you submit. <br/><br/> By submitting a Photo, Participant grants the Organisers, Hosts and its agents, affiliates and subsidiaries a perpetual, unlimited worldwide royalty free license (including the right to sub license), for the maximum legal term of the Photo's copyright protection, with full title guarantee and right to post, publish, and otherwise make use of, entrant’s first name, last name, address (city/state/country), organisation, likeness or picture, biographical information, Photo description(s) and any Photo submitted in publication and/or on the internet, for advertising and/ or promotional use in any media in connection with and/or related to the Contest or a similar competition run by the Organiser or Host or any of its group companies/ affiliate organisations without notice or compensation of any kind. For this purpose, the entrant undertakes to conclude and sign all the agreements and documents considered to be necessary in order for the license to be valid and effective.</p> <p style="color:blue;font-size:14px"><b>6. Judging</b></p> <p style="margin-left:25px"><span style="color:blue;font-size:14px">a. Judges</span></p> <p style="margin-left:30px;font-size:12px">Entries will be evaluated, via the Pixlent Contest Engine, by a group of experts (“Judges”), nominated by the Organisers.</p> <p style="margin-left:25px"><span style="color:blue;font-size:14px">b. Evaluation Process</span></p> <p style="margin-left:30px;font-size:12px">Entries will be evaluated after completion of Contest Period. <br/> <span style="color:blue;"><b>Presenting Photos to Judges</b></span> <br/> The Pixlent Contest Engine will anonymise each Entry and present the photos in a random fashion to each of the judges for evaluation. <br/> Multiple entries from any Participant will be mixed up and will not be presented sequentially <br/> The identity of the Participant will not be disclosed during the evaluation process <br/> Thus, each Entry will be evaluated independently of other Entries submitted by the same Participant. <br/> <span style="color:blue;"><b>Evaluating the Photos</b></span> <br/> This is a skills-based competition and eligible Entries will be evaluated by the Judges as a panel in accordance with skills-based judging criteria which shall be weighted and balanced in the sole and absolute discretion of the Judges (“Judging Criteria”) <br/><br/> Judging Criteria may include (and may not be limited to) parameters such as to <b>Composition, Relevance to Theme, Photography Technique, Creativity</b> and <b>Impact</b> <br/><br/> All photos will be ranked in descending order of scores. <br/><br/> About top 200 photographs from the Exhibition Theme and top 25 photos from the Contest Theme will be eligible for display at the Exhibition. <br/><br/> The top four entries in the Contest Theme, based on the ranking after Evaluation will be declared as the winners</p> <p style="margin-left:25px"><span style="color:blue;font-size:14px">c. Decision of Judges</span></p> <p style="margin-left:30px;font-size:12px">The decision of the Judges will be final and binding on all Participants and no correspondence or discussion will be entertained with respect to any such decision. <br/><br/> Any attempt to contact the Judges or to influence their decisions will result in immediate disqualification of the Participant(s) from the Contest.</p> <span style="color:blue;font-size:14px"><b>7. Results, Exhibition and Prizes</b></span><br> <p style="color:blue;font-size:14px;margin-left:25px">a. Annoucement of Results<p> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:30px"> Participants in the Exhibition Theme, whose entries are selected for Exhibition and participants in the Contest Theme whose entries are part of the top 25 ranked photos in the Contest Theme, will be informed via email and notification in their Pixlent.com account by <b>30 September 2019</b> or as soon as practicable after the end of the Contest Period. Organisers at their discretion may choose to revise this date beyond the previously stipulated date.</p> <p style="color:blue;font-size:14px;margin-left:25px">b. Display of Photographs (Exhibition)</p> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:30px">Based on the results of Evaluation, about <b>200 top ranked photos, from the Exhibition Theme</b>, and <b>25 top ranked photos, from the Contest Theme</b> will be selected for display at the<b>Srushti 2019 Nature and Wildlife Photography Exhibition </b>(“Exhibition”), to be held in<b> December 2019</b> at<b> Thane.</b> </p> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:30px"> Should a Participant <b>from the Exhibition Theme not pay the Exhibition Fee</b> for any of his/ her selected photograph(s) or a Participant from <b>either Exhibition Theme or Contest Theme fail to provide</b> the prescribed <b>high-resolution version</b> of the selected photograph(s) within the stipulated time, the next ranked photograph will then be selected for Exhibition.</p> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:30px"> There is no additional fee for the top 25 ranked photographs from the Contest Theme, selected for display at the Exhibition</p> <p style="color:blue;font-size:14px;margin-left:25px"> c. Individual Prizes for Contest Theme</p> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:30px">Based on the results of evaluation, <b>of photos submitted under the Contest Theme</b>, Prizes will be awarded as follows:</p> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;font-size:12px;margin-left:30px"> <li style="margin-left:40px"> Grand Prize : <b>5N/6D stay at a luxury camp, in Masai Mara, during the migration period</b></li> <li style="margin-left:40px">First Prize: <b>Rs. 10,000</b>; Trophy and Certificate, <b>plus</b> gift vouchers worth Rs. 10,000 </li> <li style="margin-left:40px">Second Prize:<b> Rs. 5,000</b>; Trophy and Certificate, <b>plus</b> gift vouchers worth Rs. 5,000</li> <li style="margin-left:40px">Third Prize:<b> Rs. 3,000;</b> Trophy and Certificate, <b>plus</b> gift vouchers worth Rs. 3,000</li> </ul> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:30px">Prizes in kind (gift vouchers and Grand Prize) cannot be substituted or exchanged for cash or any equivalent, in any way whatsoever</p> <p style="color:blue;font-size:14px;margin-left:25px">d. Others</p> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:30px">The Organisers/ Hosts may run an online rating process whereby members of the public may vote for a favourite photograph. If there is sufficient evidence (in the Organisers’/ Hosts’ sole discretion) to suggest malpractice and manipulation of the rating process, then the Organisers/ Hosts have the right to remove the relevant Entry or Entries and, if necessary, award the prize to a different Participant. The Organisers’/ Hosts’ decisions in these matters are final and binding on all Participants.<p> <p style="color:blue;font-size:14px;margin-left:25px">e. Review before Award</p> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:30px">Entries may be reviewed prior to announcement of the winners to ascertain if winning photos do not violate ethical animal photography guidelines or third-party rights including intellectual property rights or privacy rights in any relevant jurisdiction. </p> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:30px"> A Participant may not be awarded a prize if it is found in the Organisers’/ Hosts’ reasonable opinion that a photo has breached any such laws or regulations, or otherwise fails to comply with these Official Rules.</p> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:30px">The Organisers’ decisions in these matters are final and binding on all Participants. </p> <p style="color:blue;font-size:14px;margin-left:25px">f. Expenses and Taxes</p> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:30px">Winner is solely responsible for all expenses and incidental travel costs not expressly stated in the prize description, and all out-of-pocket costs, that may be incurred in claiming the prize in person.</p> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:30px">Prizes (cash & kind) are subject to applicable taxes of India, prevailing at the time of award, and will be paid net of tax. A Certificate of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS Certificate) will be provided to the winner(s) where applicable.</p> <p style="font-size:12px; margin-left:25px"> The decisions of the Organisers in all matters related to Exhibition of Photographs and award of Prizes will be final and binding on all Participants, and no correspondence or discussion will be entertained with respect to any such decision</p> <span style="color:blue;font-size:14px"><b>8. Hold Harmless and Release</b></span><br> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:25px">To the maximum extent permitted by law, participants and winners agree that Organisers, Hosts and their parent, subsidiaries and affiliated organisations/ companies and advertising and promotion agencies, and all of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents (individually and collectively “Releases”) will have no liability whatsoever for, and are released and shall be held harmless by participants and winners against, any liability, for: </p> <ul style="font-size:12px;margin-left:30px"> <li style="margin-left:40px"> Any losses or damage or violation of intellectual property or personal rights (such as but not limited to, copyright, trade name/trademark, and/or rights of privacy or publicity or portrayal in a false light), and </li> <li style="margin-left:40px">Any losses, damage, or injury arising out of or related to the use of the prize or Entry in this Contest </li> </ul> <span style="color:blue;font-size:14px"><b>9. General/ Miscellaneous</b></span><br> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:25px"> Entries posted to the Contest Website are not edited by Organisers/ Hosts and are the views/opinions of the individual participant and do not reflect the views of Organisers/ Hosts in any manner.</p> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:25px"> Any waiver or non-use of any rights hereunder by Organisers/ Hosts does not constitute a general waiver of any other rights of the Organisers/ Hosts. </p> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:25px"> Organisers/ Hosts are not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, incomplete, or non-received Photos or e-mail, for any reason whatsoever.</p> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:25px">Any Participants who engage in unlawful activities in connection with the operation of the Contest, as solely determined by the Organisers, will be disqualified. </p> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:25px">Any participant not complying with the conditions of participation or with the remaining requirements and conditions of the present Official Rules may be eliminated/disqualified from the Contest </p> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:25px"> Neither Organisers, Hosts nor their agencies are responsible for injury or damage to entrant’s or to any other person's computer related to or resulting from participating in this Contest or downloading materials from or use of the Website.</p> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:25px">Should any portion of the Contest be, in Organisers’/ Hosts’ sole opinion, compromised by technical or other failures, Organiser reserves the right in its sole discretion to suspend, modify or terminate the Contest, and select the prize winner from Photos received prior to action taken or as otherwise deemed fair and appropriate by Organiser and Judges.</p><p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:25px">Organisers/ Hosts may, from time to time, at their sole discretion, run promotional campaign(s) that discounts Contest-related fees for all or certain group of participants. Discounts would be subject to meeting the eligibility and terms & conditions of the campaign(s), and may be time-limited in nature. Organisers/ Hosts are under no obligation to run such campaign(s) or amend terms of the campaign(s) for any reason whatsoever, or extend discounts to entries received prior to running or after the end of the campaign(s).</p> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:25px">In case of dispute, the authorised e-mail account of the participant used to enter the Contest at the actual time of entry will be deemed to be the Participant, and must comply with these Terms and Conditions.</p> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:25px">If any provision(s) of these Terms and Conditions (or any part thereof) are held to be invalid or unenforceable, all remaining provisions (or any part thereof) hereof will remain in full force and effect. </p> <span style="color:blue;font-size:14px"><b>10. Use of Data</b></span><br/> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:25px"> Organisers and Hosts will be collecting personal data about Participants online for the administration of the Contest, in accordance with its privacy policy. Please review the Hosts’ privacy policy at <a href="https://pixlent.com/;jsessionid=6B635383C7D9813C375FCABDA740E3BA?0">www.pixlent.com</a> > Privacy</p> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:25px">By participating in the Contest, Participants hereby agree to Organisers’, Hosts’ and its group companies/ affiliate organisations collecting and using of their personal information in accordance with Organisers’/ Hosts’ privacy policy and that they have read and accepted Organisers’/Hosts’ privacy policy. </p> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:25px"> By participating in the Contest, Participants hereby agree to Organisers’, Hosts’ and its group companies/ affiliate organisations collecting and using of their personal information in accordance with Organisers’/ Hosts’ privacy policy and that they have read and accepted Organisers’/Hosts’ privacy policy. </p> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:25px" > By entering the Contest, you agree that any personal information provided by you with your Entry may be held and used by the Organisers, Hosts or its agents and suppliers to administer this Contest.</p> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:25px"> By entering the Contest, you also agree that Organisers/ Hosts may use your personal data to contact you in future if Organisers, or its affiliate organisations, Hosts or its group companies are running a similar contest in the future </p> <span style="color:blue;font-size:14px"><b>11. Changes to Official Rules</b></span><br> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:25px">Organisers/ Hosts reserve the right to hold void, suspend, cancel or amend the Contest where it becomes necessary to do so.</p> <p style="font-size:12px;margin-left:25px">Organisers/ Hosts reserve the right, at their discretion, to make changes to any part of these Official Rules. Due to its policy of updating and improving these Official Rules, Organisers may wish to change these Official Rules. If a Participant uses this Website or chooses to participate in this Contest after Organisers have published or notified Participant of the changes, Participants are agreeing now to be bound by those changes. If a Participant does not agree to be bound by those changes, the Participant should not use the Website or participate in the Contest</p> </body> </html>

Participation
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What are the requirements to take part in this contest?
This contest is open to everyone irrespective of age, gender, profession or nationality!
I am not joining (or did not join) a photography tour with Urban Trails, can I still participate?
Yes, of course! As above, this contest is open to all!
What do you mean by Contest theme & Exhibition theme?
The theme for the Exhibition is ‘Nature, Wildlife & Landscapes’. Images submitted under this theme will be considered for display at the Exhibition. These will not be eligible for the prizes under the Contest. The theme for the Contest is ‘Predators in Action’. Images submitted under this theme will be considered for the Contest and are eligible for the Contest Prizes. Top 25 images from the Contest theme will also be displayed at the Exhibition. 1. Predators in Action (for Contest) Images of predators from the animal world, in action. This 2. Nature, Wildlife & Landscapes (Exhibition) Wide, vast and grand landscapes from Nature, untouched by human footprints As above, the key colour theme in your photos could be shades of just Red, or just Green, or just Blue, or a combination of RGB (Red, Green & Blue)
How many photos can I send?
There is no limit to the number of photos you can send – submit as many as you like, and increase your chances of selection for the Exhibition and/or winning a prize at the Contest
Can I submit the same photo under both the Contest & Exhibition themes?
Yes! You can submit the same photo to both the Contest & Exhibition, as long as you believe it is in line with theme! In this case, each submission will be counted as a separate entry
Registration
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Why do I need to register to take part in the contest?
We need you to provide certain basic information about you, and your contact details to reach you if you win a prize or if we have any questions regarding your participation/ entries.
Why do I need to validate my email address & cell phone number?
So that contest related communication can reach you. And to be sure you are not registering for someone else without their consent, and that we know you are a human and not a robot!
Why is my registration ‘Pending’?
Registration is complete only after you verify yourself using the OTP (One-Time-Password) sent to your mobile phone and your email address
Fees, Payments
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Is there an Entry Fee for this contest? Or What is the Entry Fee for this Contest?
The Participation Fee for this Contest is Rs. 25 per entry The same photo submitted under multiple themes will be treated and charged as a separate entry
What is the Exhibition Fee? Why do I need to pay Exhibition Fees?
If your photo is selected for the Exhibition, you need to pay an additional Exhibition Fee of Rs. 350 per photograph, to cover cost of printing, framing and allied expenses related to the exhibition.
What is the Contest Fee? Why do I need to pay Contest Fees?
If your photo is selected after the first round of screening, you need to pay an additional Contest Fee of Rs. 100 per photograph, to go to the judging round, for evaluation by our expert judge.
How do I pay the Entry / Exhibition/ Contest Fee?
Contest Fees are to be paid online on pixlent.com. Your transactions are safe, protected by industry standard security. You can pay by Credit/ Debit cards, Internet banking, UPI, Wallets, etc.
Can I pay Entry/ Exhibition Fees by Cash? Or by Cheque or Demand Draft (DD)?
Sorry! In this world of electronic payments, we regret we cannot accept ant payments by Cash or Cheque or Demand Draft. Both the Entry Fee and The Exhibition are to be paid online on pixlent.com – this makes it easier for us to collect and account the fees!
Can I pay Entry/ Exhibition Fees by NEFT/ IMPS/ RTGS?
Under the online payment methods available, choose Internet Banking – this payment method is similar
Can I pay Entry/ Exhibition Fees by UPI/ Paytm/ Google Pay/ Other wallets?
Under the online payment methods available, choose UPI/QR. With this option, you can pay using BHIM UPI, Google Pay, WhatsApp, Paytm, PhonePe or any other app by entering your UPI-id, or by scanning the QR code on screen via your payments app. You can also use the Wallet option to pay using PayZapp, Ola Money or FreeCharge.
Contest / Photo Requirements
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What is JPG/ JPEG format? How do I save my photo in .jpg/ .jpeg format?
JPEG (or also called JPG) is a commonly used image format or standard for digital images. Such image files have the extension .jpg (or .jpeg) in the file name. JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group, who created this standard. Most digital cameras, store the photo that was captured in JPG/ JPEG format. When you transfer your photos from your camera, to your computer, you will notice the files have a .jpg (or.jpeg) extension in the filename. In such cases, you don’t have to do anything – just upload the .jpg (or .jpeg) files to Pixlent.com, and submit them to the Contest Only if you shoot raw or use an image editing software (like Photoshop or GIMP, etc.), then be sure to Save the image file in .jpg (or .jpeg) format.
What is RGB/ sRGB colour space? How do I save my photo in RGB or sRGB colour space?
RGB stands for “Red Green Blue”, and sRGB stands for “Standard Red Green Blue”. RGB/ sRGB are colour spaces, which determine the colours which you can see on any screen or in print. These are the most commonly used colour standards and are supported by almost all operating systems, monitors, displays and printers. Most digital cameras, store the photo that was captured, in sRGB or Adobe RGB colour space by default. In most cases, you don’t have to do anything – just upload the .jpg (or .jpeg) files to Pixlent.com, and submit them to the Contest Only if you shoot raw or use an image editing software (like Photoshop or GIMP, etc.), then be sure to set the colour space to (Adobe) RGB or sRGB before you export or Save the image file as .jpg (or .jpeg) format.
How do I check the Format/ Colour Space/ Pixels of my photo (on a Windows PC)?
If you wish to check the image format (.jpg/ .jpeg) or colour space (RGB/sRGB) or pixel dimensions of your image, follow these steps: On a Windows PC, open Windows Explorer and select the image file you want to check. Right-click on the image and then select "Properties." A window will appear with the image's details. · Under the “General” tab you can see the image’s file type (format) or filename extension – it should say .jpg or .jpeg · You will also find the File Size here in bytes or MB · Go to the "Details" tab to see the image's dimensions, colour space and resolution. · ‘Dimensions’ gives you the height & width of the image in pixels. The same information is repeated under ‘Width’ and ‘Height’, in ‘px’ (short form for pixels) · ‘Colour representation’ will show the Colour Space – it should say sRGB or RGB or Adobe RGB.
How do I check the Format/ Colour Space/ Pixels of my photo (on a Mac)?
Checking the same information on a Mac is similar to a PC. Open Finder and select the image you want to use and Right-click on it. Click on "Get Info" The image information window will open. · The “General” tab will show you the image format under ‘Kind’ – it should say “JPEG image”. · The “General” tab will also show the File Size in bytes or MB · You can find the image dimension, colour space and resolution under the "More Info" tab. · ‘Dimensions’ gives you the height & width of the image in pixels. · ‘Colour Space’, should say sRGB or RGB or Adobe RGB.
Why do you need an image that is at least 1200 pixels on longer side & 800 pixels on shorter side for Exhibition?
To get good quality prints for the Exhibition, we need images that are minimum 1200 pixels on the longer side and minimum 800 pixels on the shorter side Most cameras today, including cell phone cameras, shoot photos that are bigger than 1200 x 800 pixels, so you don’t really need to worry about image dimensions.
My photo is larger than 1 MB. How do I reduce the size of a JPEG photo to 1 MB or less?
You can reduce the file size of a JPEG photo by reducing (i.e. re-sizing) its pixel dimensions (height and width). Typically, if you re-size your image to 1200 x 800 pixels or less, your file size should come down to 1 MB or less. On a Windows PC, you can use the Paint application to re-size a JPEG photo. Ensure that ‘Maintain Aspect Ratio’ is checked. On a Mac, you can use the built-in Preview application. Be sure to keep the ‘Scale Proportionately’ and ‘Resample image’ check boxes checked You can also use a third-party application like IrfanView (free, on Windows) or any image editing software (like Photoshop or Lightroom or GIMP, etc). There are lots of online resizing tools that you can access with just your web browser (Internet Explorer or Safari or Google Chrome). Search for “resize image online” and you will find many such websites, where you can upload your image(s) and get them re-sized. It's always a good idea to create a backup or copy of your original image file befor
Submitting Photos
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Can I email my entries to you?
No. To ensure your entries comply with the contest requirements, you need to upload the photos & submit them online. Only then would they be included in the contest and reach the judges. Any photos sent by email will not be accepted in the contest. Should you face any difficulties in uploading or submitting photos, please contact the Pixlent Support Team at support@pixlent.com
How do I submit my photos to the Contest?
Taking part in the contest is very simple! 1. Register on Pixlent.com using your email & mobile phone number 2. Once your registration is complete, Sign In Go to Srushti Photo Contest/ Exhibition–> Enter Contest 3. Next, Upload your photos. Or if you have uploaded photos previously, instead Select photos from your Portfolio 4. Review your photos, accept Contest Terms & Conditions, and click Proceed 5. In the screens that follow, complete the steps to Pay the Contest Fee And that’s it, you are done! You will get a confirmation email and your photos will be on their way, with a chance to be selected for Exhibition & Sale! For more detailed guide on how to submit photos to the contest, click here
My photos are not getting uploaded/ I get an error when trying to upload my photos/ I see a red border around my photos during Upload.
This happens if one or more of your photos do not meet the requirements criteria of the contest. The photos that don’t comply with the requirements will show a red border around them. This can mean one or more of the following: · The image is not in .jpeg or .jpg format · The size of the image file is larger than 1 MB · The dimensions of the image are smaller than 1200 pixels by 800 pixels Please remove or replace the erroneous image (shown with the thick red border) and try your upload again.
Do I have to upload / submit all photos at the same time? Or can I upload/ submit 1 photo at time?
You don’t need to upload or submit all photos at the same time. Up until the last date of entry, you can upload or submit even 1 photo at a time.
How do I know my entries have reached the contest?
Once you submit your photos successfully, you will get an email confirming the number of photos received at the contest.
Where do I see the entries I submitted to the contest?
Sign In on pixlent.com, and under Contests go to the Srushti Photo Contest. You will see a new tab called ‘My Entries’. If you have successfully submitted entries, you will see those photos under this tab. Please note you need to be signed in to see the ‘My Entries’ tab. You can also see the submitted entries when you click ‘Enter Contest’ under the Srushti Photo Contest.
Can I change my photo(s) already submitted to the contest?
Sorry! Once a photo is submitted to the contest, it cannot be changed. Which is why we display this warning before you click Submit and give you an opportunity to review the photo(s) before submission.
Exhibition
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How will I know if my photo is selected for Exhibition?
You will get an email informing you of selection. Also when you login to pixlent.com, you will also see a notification informing you of the selection.
Why do you need high resolution files for Exhibition?
We need to print good quality photos, in a large size for display at the exhibition. Often photos exported for viewing on a screen are not suitable for printing. Hence we separately need high resolution files.
What happens to my photo after Exhibition?
At the end of the exhibition you can take high quality print back with you