I'm Joining the Rizal Monuments Photo Contest

I just got it from a facebook fanpage of FPPF and this photocontest got my attention. Perhaps I should join this contest to enhance my revived photography skills.

Taken from FPPF's Facebook Fanpage

Contest Requirements:

• Open to all Filipino citizens from ages 10 to 75 years
• Professional photographers may join

Contest Mechanics:

1. Photo Subject: Local Rizal Monument found in the town plaza, school campus, town hall, capitol grounds, hospital lawn, or on a public park
2. Photo Guidelines
• JPEG file
• Minimum resolution of 10 megapixels
• Full shot photo of the subject should be included for identification and record purposes
• Must be unaltered
• Professional photographers are required to submit both the RAW and JPG photo files
• Must include a brief description of the subject RIZAL MONUMENT, the date it was erected, and its artist if available
• May include people on the area for scale reference
• Color photos ONLY
3. Email entries to nhcp@nhi.gov.ph with the following details
• Name
• Age
• Address
• Cellphone No.
• Name Of School/Office/Organization/Profession
4. Judging Criteria
• 25% Photo composition
• 25% Photo quality
• 25% Monument appreciation
• 25% Message conveyed by the photo
5. View complete contest mechanics

Contest Period: December 30, 2010 - May 19, 2011

Contest Prize:

• First Prize - P50,000 + Certificate
• Second Prize - P40,000 + Certificate
• Third Prize - P30,000+ Certificate
• 10 consolation prizes EACH get - P1000 + Certificate + NHCP books

Upside:

• FREE to do
• Online submission
• Big CASH prizes

Downside:

• One entry per person only

For more information, log on to nhi.gov.ph