Call for Applications: Greenstorm Global Photography Festival

The festival consists of Photography Contest, Exhibition and Award ceremony.

Theme

• ‘Beautiful Landscapes’
  • “Beautiful Landscapes” serves as a visual celebration of the planet’s diverse and captivating environments, where mountains stand tall, deserts whisper stories of resilience, water flows with grace, forests hum with life, and plains stretch as far as the eye can see.
  • These enchanting terrains of inspiration beckon to explore the wonders of nature and discover the extraordinary within the everyday world.
  • The delicate balance of the ecosystems is reflected in the beauty of landscapes. By capturing and showcasing their magnificence, they emphasize the urgent need to take action to protect them.
  • “Beautiful Landscapes” is a reminder to reflect on the interconnectedness of all living beings and the critical role in safeguarding the planet’s natural heritage.

Categories

• Category 1         
  • Camera
    • Images clicked using DSLR/Mirrorless cameras.
• Category 2
  • Mobile
    • Images clicked using mobile/smartphone cameras.

Prize Information

• Finalists will be awarded a certificate of appreciation.
  • Winner of Category 1: USD 10,000 cash prize, certificate and medallion.
  • Runner-up in Category 1: USD 5,000 cash prize, certificate and medallion.
  • Second Runner-up in Category 1: USD 3,000 cash prize, certificate and medallion.
  • Three Special Mentions (based on jury’s assessment and public votes): USD 1,000 cash prize each, certificate and medallion.
  • Winner of Category 2 (decided based on jury’s assessment and public votes): USD 3,000 cash prize, certificate and medallion.
  • Runner-up in Category 2: USD 2,000 cash prize, certificate and medallion.
  • Second Runner-up in Category 2: USD 1,000 cash prize, certificate and medallion.
  • They also have prizes worth 3000 USD dedicated to student participants in both the Camera and Mobile categories.

Duration

• The festival will begin on the 1st September 2023 and end on the 22nd of April 2024.

Eligibility Criteria

• Anyone from around the world can participate.
• However, UNCCD, Greenstorm Foundation, Organic BPS and the jury members, and their families, cannot participate.
• All participants will be provided with a certificate of participation which they can display on their social media pages.
• One can submit a maximum of three images in each category.

Conditions

• The photograph must be an original one taken by the contestant.
• Plagiarised photos will be disqualified.
• The entries should not have any identification details of the contestant.
• The jury’s decision would be final and conclusive.
• Candidates would be expected to submit RAW/ camera original images on request.
• Minimal digital manipulation is permitted but gross manipulation/addition/deletion/alteration will disqualify an image.
• Withholding taxes will be applied.
• Any dispute related to the global photography award will be subject to the laws of any settlement in State of Kerala, India.

For more information, visit Greenstorm Foundation.