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Description
DETAILSWelcome to my Casting Shadows challenge
Shadows can really add an element of fun to your shots.
The simple secret is just to be aware of them and find a way to creatively use them in your compositions.
Looking forward to seeing your photos.
Good luck!
Submission Limit
4 photo submits per participant
Submission Rules
Do not post:
- Non-relevant images
- Similar images: Images with the same combination of subject, background, foreground and location are not allowed. Images must be distinct
- Same image multiple times (cropped, angle change or tone changes)
Images that don't comply may be removed from the challenge.
Level Requirements
- Popular - 50 votes
- Skilled - 250 votes
- Premier - 600 votes
- Elite - 1200 votes
- All Star - 1950 votes
Submission Format
JPEG, minimum resolution of 700px × 700px, maximum size 25MB
Eligibility
Open to all photographers ages 13 and above. Photos must not contain obscene, provocative, defamatory, sexually explicit, or otherwise objectionable or inappropriate content. Photos deemed inappropriate will be disqualified. Challenge void where prohibited.
Copyright
You maintain the copyrights to all photos you submit. You must own all submitted images. If you submit images that don't belong to you, your account will be permanently removed.
Voting
Voting is done by members of the site only. The voting system uses a "blind voting" method which is designed to keep the voting as fair as possible.
Participation
By entering this challenge you accept the standard Terms of Use.
Jury
David DARE PARKER
David Dare Parker is a Walkley Award winning photojournalist and Nikon Ambassador and has been published in many national and international magazines. Publications include LeMonde, Stern, Focus, Australian Geographic, The Bulletin, The New York Times, Fortune and Time Magazine. He is featured in the Australian War Memorial book ‘Contact’ – Australian War Photographers and WAR: Degree South.
David Dare Parker is a Walkley Award winning photojournalist and Nikon Ambassador and has been published in many national and international magazines. Publications include LeMonde, Stern, Focus, Australian Geographic, The Bulletin, The New York Times, Fortune and Time Magazine. He is featured in the Australian War Memorial book ‘Contact’ – Australian War Photographers and WAR: Degree South.
Rewards
TOP PHOTOGRAPHER AWARD
Brand New KODAK Ektra PhoneReceive a Brand New KODAK EKTRA Smartphone including a case of your choice, either a leather slip case or leather camera case
TOP PHOTO AWARD
$50 B&H Gift CardYou'll receive a $50 in B&H voucher to spend in store or online!
GURU'S TOP PICK AWARD
GuruShots BundleYou will receive a GuruShots bundle with 20 Swaps, 15 AutoFills & 10 Keys!
Timeline
Europe/London
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