How do I participate in the contest?
Participating in this contest is easy. There is only one way by which you can participate. Upload photos of sculptures online at finearts.tumbhi.com >> Contests >> Sculptures – The art of carving contest 2016
Does it cost anything to enter the competition?
No, there is no entry fee attached with any of our contests. It is FREE!
I am not a registered member of Tumbhi.com or photography.tumbhi.com. Can I still enter?
No, you need to be a registered member to enter the contest. You need to register once and then you can access Tumbhi.com as well as Photography.tumbhi.com site(s)
Can I interpret the theme in my own unique way?
Off course! In fact, the more imaginative you are, the judges will all the more appreciate your vision.
How many entries can I send?
There is no limit to the number of entries from an individual. But you should not send the same entry again. So please select the best of your photographs and participate.
Do photos have to be taken with a digital camera?
Not necessarily. You can submit photographs shot by any camera-film or digital, basic or DSLR or Mobile.
Do you accept film images that I've scanned?
Yes, you can send film images that you have scanned. Remember to provide the details of you photograph and number of entries clearly mentioned.
Can I send a CD containing my photos?
No, we are not accepting entries on a CD. There is only one ways in which you can submit your entries-online
I have a fantastic shot, but I'm not sure it really fits the theme. Should I still enter it?
The themes of our contests are largely interpretative. As long as a photograph connects to a theme in some way, you can submit your entries.
How much image editing do you allow?
We recognize that digital photographs need some amount of post-processing to look their best. Hence, we will accept corrections or enhancements for colors, contrast and brightness of an image, cropping, or the creation of a panorama. Entries that have been excessively manipulated so that it looks unrealistic will be disqualified. After all, this is a photography contest, not a contest for graphics or image manipulation.
How big should my photographs be?
If you are uploading entries online, the digital image files should be JPG/PNG/JPEG files. The file size should not exceed 10MB per photo.
Do I retain the copyright of my images?
Absolutely! Every entrant will retain copyrights of his/her image.
Why do I need to be logged in to the site in order to submit a photo?
You need to log in before submitting the entries so that we can tag your entries with your profile. Your email id acts as unique identifier for the contest.
How do I know that you've received my entry?
Once you've sent your entry, we will send you a confirmation mail for the same and you can cross view it in your “My Profile”. If you can see it there, that means we have received it.
How will my photograph be judged?
Tumbhi.com has on it board well known photographer Mr. James Ferrari, Mr Prashant Godbole and other eminent names as Jury to determine the winning images. The parameters will include vision, composition, exposure, technique, message conveyed and the overall appeal of the image.
When I submit a photo to the Expression -Photography Contest', what rights does Tumbhi.com and 'Photography.tumbhi.com' have regarding my submission?
By entering your images into the competition, entrants agree to allow Expression Photography Contest and Tumbhi.com to use the pictures for editorial and promotional purposes without payment, for a period of three years from the date of declaration of results. The images will be reproduced with due credit to the photographers.
Are release forms required when submitting a photograph to the contest?
The entrant must be the sole creator of his/her images and must also own the copyrights and rights to reproduction of all pictures entered into the contest. It is the legal responsibility of the entrant to ensure that publication of the photographs by Tumbhi.com raises no legal claims.
I'd like to enter a photo that has previously been published. Is that allowed?
No!
I'd like to enter a photo that has previously won a contest. Is that allowed?
Yes.
How old can my photograph be?
There are no restrictions regarding when the image has been shot.
Will my entries be visible online to others?
Yes. This website only allows you to upload images. While you will be able to view your own entries, visitors of this website or other entrants will be able to view your entries, rate & comment also. Once the judging and authentication of the images are complete, the final results will be available for public display.
I accidentally uploaded the wrong photo using your online system. Can I delete my entry and submit a new photo?
You can delete an uploaded photo unless it is not published. If it is published, you will have to contact us to get the entry deleted.
I can't remember which photographs I've already submitted. Can you tell me which of my photographs you've received?
Once you upload a photograph on this website, your entries will be visible in your "My Profile”. You can login -> click on "My Profile" and see your entries there.
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