Google Photography Prize

At Google, we think great art deserves great exposure. So we are
teaming up with Saatchi Gallery, London to offer students in higher
education around the globe a chance to showcase their work on the
worldwide stage.

We challenge you to come up with photographs that will make us laugh,
cry, listen, hop on a plane, start a conversation, or start a
revolution. Pick from one of 10 categories below and submit up to 8 of
your best shots.

• Me : Show images that best capture you — moments with friends and
family, dancing with your dog, or your favorite pair of beat-up
sneakers
• Food : Shots that tantalize — from mouthwatering ingredients to
dishes to die for.
• Travel : Take us there with photos of your travels that give us a
sense of place and culture.
• Fashion : Here’s your chance to stroll the catwalk and reveal your
fashion sense.
• Action : Action takes many forms—whether it’s the raw speed of a
racetrack or the gentle ripple of a waterbug on a still pond.
• Street : Capture the urban vibe with big city boulevards, tree-lined
avenues, or the street where you live.
• Sport : Bring your A game. Show us the passion, excitement, and
athleticism of sport.
• Night : Keep us in the dark or light up the night. Any natural night
view is eligible.
• Sound/Silence : What does sound look like? Can you show us in a photo?
• Point of View : Document what is happening now – from protests to
celebrations.

We chose categories that relate to student life, are interesting
creatively and shared frequently on the web. We’re excited to see what
creative efforts students come up with.

Any file format will be accepted. There is no equipment restriction;
mobile photos are very welcome. Only restriction is on size: Resize
your photos to 2048 pixels along the longest edge when uploading to
G+. However please keep your originals as we will need these if you
make the final shortlist!

Students retain ownership of all intellectual property rights in the
entry. Google will not commercially exploit the Photographs. There is
no entry fee.

Eligibility

The Google Photography Prize is open to students in higher education
aged 18 years and older from all over the world. It is not required
you study photography.

Prize

Grand Prize: In addition to the exhibition at Saatchi Gallery, London
the winner will go on a once-in-a-lifetime photography trip to a
destination of their choice with a professional photography coach.

Top 10 Finalists: Finalists’ work will be shown at Saatchi Gallery,
London for two months which will coincide with the exhibition ‘Out of
Focus: Photography’. Finalist and Guest will also win a trip to London
to attend the exhibition opening.

Top 100 entries: A Samsung Galaxy Nexus phone.

Deadline:  January 31, 2012

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References

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