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Black and White 2022 Contest Winners

Grand Prize: Dr. Elsburgh Clarke

Title: Eyes Of Fire

“Peoria firefighter taking a break after fighting a major structure (house) fire on a very cold afternoon.”

NIKON Z 6II, 70-200mm f/2.8 S lens at 200mm. Exposure: 1/800 sec, f/5.6, ISO 1100.

Second Prize: Steve Santel

Title: Top Of The Food Chain

“During a visit to Alaska, I was blessed to be able to observe this female brown bear. She was chewing sedge grass while letting this photographer know he was close enough! It was both exciting and unsettling to be so close to an apex predator. It was not lost on me that I was a spectator in her world and privileged to be able to share a small slice of space and time with her.”

Canon 80D, Canon 400mm DO II lens. Exposure: 1/320 sec., f/5, ISO 500.

Third Prize: Charles Mason

Title: Morning Cafe, Paris

“My wife and I spent 10 days in Paris in November and I used it as an occasion to shoot black-and-white street work. This was taken as we sat outside eating our omelets and watching the world go by (since we are from Alaska, we very much enjoyed the outside table, in the sunshine, even though it was a little chilly by many standards). The light pouring into the glass-enclosed room lit the waiter perfectly, and the fellow reading his paper, the jogger going by, the light and reflections and positions of the other diners just made for beautiful a multi-layered moment.”

Leica Q2. Exposure: 1/500 sec., f/10, ISO 400

Prizes

1st Prize
  • $500 cash prize
  • One (1) Panasonic Lumix G7 Mirrorless Camera with 14-42mm Lens and Accessories Kit
  • One (1) Peak Design Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod
  • One (1) Peak Design Slide Camera Strap
  • One (1) Placement in Bay Photo Contest Winners’ Calendar
  • One (1) One Year of Annual Digital Photo Membership
  • Publication in the Digital Photo online Winners’ gallery
2nd Prize
  • $250 cash prize
  • One (1) Lowepro ProTactic BP 350 AW II Camera & Laptop Backpack
  • One (1) Placement in Bay Photo Contest Winners’ Calendar
  • One (1) One Year of Annual Digital Photo Membership
  • Publication in the Digital Photo online Winners’ gallery
3rd Prize
  • $100 cash prize
  • One (1) Lowepro ProTactic BP 350 AW II Camera & Laptop Backpack
  • One (1) Placement in Bay Photo Contest Winners’ Calendar
  • One (1) One Year of Annual Digital Photo Membership
  • Publication in the Digital Photo online Winners’ gallery
Panasonic Lumix G7

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Frequently asked questions and official rules

Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions. If your question isn’t answered here, please send us an email at contests@madavor.com with the following details:

  1. The name of the contest (2022 Black & White Photo Contest)
  2. Your username
  3. The image ID # (if applicable)
  4. The exact nature of your problem

Question: Who may enter?

Answer:

The contest is open to individuals over the age of 18 and residents of the U.S. 

Question: How do I enter?

Answer:

Click “Submit Your Images.” You’ll need to be logged in to your Digital Photo account to enter. If you don’t have an account, click here to register for your free account.

Question: In what format should I submit my photos?

Answer:

Each photograph must be submitted in .JPG format and cannot exceed 4 MB in size. Also, make sure your photo is in the sRGB color space, or else your image may look discolored.

Question: I'm having trouble uploading my image?

Answer:

If you’re having difficulty uploading your image, please try a different browser. If you still have difficulties, please contact us at contests@madavor.com. Please include your phone number in your message so we can respond with assistance.

Question: How many photos may I enter?

Answer:

There is no limit to the amount of photos you may enter.

Question: How much does it cost to enter?

Answer:

Enter from November 15, 2022 until January 3, 2023 at 11:59 PM PST at $15 for each entry. After January 3, users can still submit photos from January 4, 2023 at 12:00 AM PDT until January 17, 2023 at 11:59 PM PDT (the “Extension Period”) at an increased price of $20 for each entry. All submissions are final. Refunds will not be provided.

Question: Is my credit card information secure?

Answer:

Absolutely! The payment form is hosted on our secure payment processor’s site and your credit card information (including your physical address) is submitted directly to the applicable credit card company through 256-bit encrypted pages. The header graphic is the only non-secure item on the payment page and only your email and the success/failure message of the transaction are submitted back to our site.

Question: I want to enter your contest but I’m confused about how entering works. It’s asking me to pay before uploading my image(s). Is this right?

Answer:

In order to enter our photo contests, you first pay for your submission package. Once you do this, you will be redirected to submit your entry. You can submit your entry any time before the contest deadline.

Question: Can I pass the word on this competition to my friends, classmates, Facebook/Twitter followers, etc.?

Answer:

Yes, please! The link to the contest portal is https://www.dpmag.com/photo-contests/black-and-white/

Question: Do I have to print or mail in my photos?

Answer:

No. Please upload entries using the online entry form. Mailed submissions will not be accepted.

Question: Can I process my photos using Photoshop or another image-processing program?

Answer:

Entries must be a single image as captured by the camera, with adjustments limited to standard photo processing such as color and exposure adjustments and basic retouching such as spot removal or noise reduction. Images must not be “composite images” that combine subjects or elements from different scenes—replacing a background or sky, for example. Exceptions include the use of HDR exposure stacking, focus stacking or similar techniques used for a single composition where the camera was not moved. As part of the judging process, our judges at their discretion may request the original RAW file capture for review.

Question: Can I watermark my photos?

Answer:

While we prefer you do not use watermarks on your submitted images because they can muddle the judging process, we understand that you want to protect your work. You may use a small watermark in the corner of your image, but we ask that you refrain from using a substantial watermark that covers a large portion of your photograph.

Question: When will the winners be notified and announced?

Answer:

On or before May 31, 2023.

Question: What are the prizes?

Answer:

See the contest landing page or the official rules for a complete list of contest prizes.

Question: Can I edit my submission after I’ve already submitted it?

Answer:

If you’d like to make any changes to your entry, please email us and indicate:

  1. The name of the contest (2022 Black & White Photo Contest)
  2. Your username
  3. The image name
  4. The changes you would like to be made to the submission

Question: I accidentally submitted the same photo twice. How do I fix this?

Answer:

Please email us with the name of your duplicate submission, and we will remove it for you so you can re-upload. In your email, please indicate:

  1. The name of the contest (2022 Black & White Photo Contest)
  2. Your username/email
  3. The image name

Question: When I try to enter online, I get an error message. What's going on?

Answer:

If your attempts at entering online aren’t successful, our system might be struggling. Try waiting a few minutes, then clear your browser’s cache and cookies—you might even try restarting your computer—and go to the online entry page again.

Additionally, title your photos with alphanumeric characters only. Please don’t use apostrophes, ampersands or any other character symbol, as doing so may cause errors during uploading.

Question: I've tried clearing my cache and cookies, and I even bought a new computer. The online entry form just isn't working for me.

Answer:

Double-check that the size of your images meets our requirements. If all else fails, send us an email at contests@madavor.com. In your email, please indicate:

  1. The name of the contest (2022 Black & White Photo Contest)
  2. Your username
  3. The image ID # (if applicable)
  4. The exact nature of your problem

Digital Photo Black and White 2022 Official Rules

ELIGIBILITY:
Digital Photo’s 2022 Black & White Photo Contest (“Contest”) is open only to individuals who are over 18 years of age and who are residents of the U.S. Employees of Madavor Media, LLC, (“Sponsors”), and their respective parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, and advertising and promotion agencies, and their immediate family members (spouse, parent, child and sibling and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) and/or those living in same household of each, whether or not related, are not eligible to participate or win. Sponsors reserve the right to verify all eligibility requirements. Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

QUALIFIED ENTRIES:
Entries must be a single image as captured by the camera, with adjustments limited to standard photo processing such as color and exposure adjustments and basic retouching such as spot removal or noise reduction. Images must not be “composite images” that combine subjects or elements from different scenes—replacing a background or sky, for example. Exceptions include the use of HDR exposure stacking, focus stacking or similar techniques used for a single composition where the camera was not moved. As part of the judging process, our judges at their discretion may request the original RAW file capture for review.

Digital Photo is committed to ethical practices in wildlife photography. If your image contains wildlife, the following types of photographs are considered ineligible for entry in this contest:
Images that appear to be the result of “baiting”
Images that indicate the wildlife subject is “harassed” or crowded
Close-up images of nests using a wide-angle lens
Images taken at “game farms.” Images of captive wildlife must be identified as such and the facility at which they were taken must be noted. The contest judges reserve the right to disqualify images that, in their sole discretion, appear to be the result of questionable practices, as defined by, but not limited to, those described above.

CONTEST PERIOD:
The contest will begin on November 15, 2022 until January 3, 2023 at 11:59 PM PST at $15 for each entry. After January 3, users can still submit photos from January 4, 2023 at 12:00 AM PDT until January 17, 2023 at 11:59 PM PDT (the “Extension Period”) at an increased price of $20 for each entry.

HOW TO ENTER:
Click the submit your images button above to submit. All entries must be received by January 17, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. PDT to be eligible. Each photograph must be submitted in .JPG and cannot exceed 4 MB in size. Entry fees during the Contest Period are $15 for each entry. Entry fees during the Extension Period, January 4 to January 17, will be at an increased price of $20 for each entry.
All submissions are final. Refunds will not be provided. Please note: Entries submitted online will be eligible for (i) the Grand Place Prize (as described below), (ii) Second Place Prize (as described below), (iii) Third Place Prize (as described below), and (iv) Finalist Prize (as described below).

Entry must be the original work of the entrant and entrant must be the sole owner of the copyright of such entry. Entry must be in keeping with the Sponsors’ image and may not be inappropriate or offensive, as determined by the Sponsors in their sole discretion, nor can it defame or invade publicity rights or privacy of any person, living or deceased, or otherwise infringe upon any person’s personal or property rights or any other third-party rights. The Sponsors reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to disqualify any entry they deem to be offensive, inappropriate, that is not in keeping with Sponsors’ image or that is otherwise not in compliance with the terms of these Official Rules. Entrant must have obtained express written consent to submit any entry that contains persons other than entrant or third-party elements not owned by entrant and, if requested to do so, produce such written consent from appropriate parties in a form and manner acceptable to the Sponsors.

By submitting an Entry, entrant acknowledges and agrees that Sponsors may obtain many Entries in connection with this Contest and/or other contests staged and/or promoted by the Sponsors, and that such Entries may be similar or identical in theme, idea, format or other respects to other Entries submitted in connection with this Contest and/or other contests sponsored by the Sponsors or submitted for other reasons or other materials developed by the Sponsors. Entrant waives any and all claims entrant may have had, may have, and/or may have in the future, that any Entry and/or other works accepted, reviewed and/or used by the entrant may be similar to his/her Entry, or that any compensation is due to entrant in connection with such Entry or other works used by Sponsors.

GRAND PLACE PRIZE JUDGING:
One (1) potential Grand Place Prize winner, one (1) potential Second Place winner, one (1) potential Third Place winner, and up to twenty-five (25) potential Finalists will be determined from among all eligible entries received by a panel of qualified judges, based equally on the following criteria: Adherence to Theme, Composition and Creativity/Originality (“Judging Criteria”). The entrants who submitted the entry receiving the highest scores, as determined by the Sponsors in their sole discretion, will be the potential winners and finalists respectively.
In the event of a tie for any prize, an additional “tie-breaking” judge will determine the applicable winner or finalists from among those tied using the Criteria. The Sponsors reserve the right to not award any prize if, in their sole discretion, an insufficient number of eligible and qualified entries are received. Decisions of the Sponsors and judges are final and binding.

WINNER NOTIFICATION:
Potential winners will be notified by telephone, mail and/or e-mail by May 31, 2023 and will be required to execute and return an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability and, unless prohibited, a Publicity Release, a W-9 Form and any additional documents that may be required by prize provider within fourteen (14) days of date of issuance. If any potential winner is an eligible minor in his or her jurisdiction of residence, prize may, at the Sponsors’ discretion, be awarded in the name of the parent or legal guardian, and such parent or legal guardian will be required to fulfill all requirements imposed on winners set forth herein. Noncompliance with this time period or with these Official Rules, or the return of any prize notification as undeliverable, may result in disqualification and, at the Sponsors’ discretion, the prize will be awarded to an applicable runner-up.

PRIZES:

Grand Place Prize: $500 (U$D) cash prize;

One (1) Placement in Bay Photo Contest Winners Calendar (ARV variable); One (1) Panasonic Lumix G7 Mirrorless Camera with 14-42mm Lens and Accessories Kit (ARV $698.79); One (1) Peak Design Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod (ARV $379.95); One (1) Peak Design Slide Camera Strap (ARV $69.95); One (1) One-year Digital Photo Annual Membership (ARV $49.99); Publication in the Digital Photo online Winners’ gallery.

Total First Place ARV: Approximately $1,698.69

Second Place Prize: $250 (U$D) cash prize;

One (1) Placement in Bay Photo Contest Winners Calendar (ARV variable); One (1) Lowepro ProTactic BP 350 AW II Camera & Laptop Backpack (ARV $159.95); One (1) One-year Digital Photo Annual Membership (ARV $49.99); Publication in the Digital Photo online Winners’ gallery.

Total Second Place ARV: approximately $459.94

Third Place Prize: $100 (U$D) cash prize;

One (1) Placement in Bay Photo Contest Winners Calendar (ARV variable); One (1) Lowepro ProTactic BP 350 AW II Camera & Laptop Backpack (ARV $159.95); One (1) One-year Digital Photo Annual Membership (ARV $49.99); Publication in the Digital Photo online Winners’ gallery.

Total Third Place ARV: Approximately $309.94

Current total ARV of all prizes: $2,468.57

All prize details are at the sole discretion of the Sponsors. No substitution, cash equivalent or transfer of prizes permitted by winners. Sponsors reserve the right to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) of comparable or greater value, in their sole discretion. All federal, state and local taxes as well as any costs and expenses associated with prize acceptance and use not specified herein as being awarded are the sole responsibility of each winner. Prizes are awarded “as is” with no warranty or guarantee, either expressed or implied by the Sponsors. Limit one (1) prize per household.

USE OF ENTRY:
By submitting an entry, entrant grants the Sponsors and their designees an irrevocable, royalty-free, nonexclusive, worldwide perpetual license to use the entry and his/her name, city and state of residence for credit purposes in Sponsors’ online galleries, without further compensation, notification or permission, unless prohibited by law. In addition, each winner grants to the Sponsors and their designees an irrevocable, royalty-free, nonexclusive, worldwide perpetual license to use and distribute the entry (as submitted, or as cropped by the Sponsors), and his/her name, city and state of residence for credit purposes, in any and all media now or hereafter known, including without limitation in Digital Photo and any Madavor Media magazines for purposes of promotion of this Contest except as otherwise stated herein, without further compensation, notification or permission, unless prohibited by law.

USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Your personal information collected in connection with this Contest will be used in accordance with Madavor Media’s Privacy Policy (available at http://www.dpmag.com/privacy-policy) including, without limitation, for marketing and promotional purposes.

MISCELLANEOUS: Released Parties (as defined below) are not responsible for late, lost, garbled, damaged, incomplete, delayed, undelivered, or misdirected entries or photographs or for computer, technical, printing, typographical, human or other errors relating to or in connection with the Contest, including, without limitation, inability to access any website associated with the Contest, errors which may occur in the administration of the Contest, the processing or judging of entries, the announcement of the prizes or in any Contest-related materials. If for any reason the Contest (or any portion thereof) is not capable of running as planned, including infection by tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes that corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Contest, Sponsors reserve the right, at their sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Contest and, if terminated, at its discretion, determine winners from among all non-suspect, eligible entries received up to time of such action using judging procedure described above. By participating, entrant agrees (i) to be bound by the terms of these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsors and judges, which are final and binding in all respects, and (ii) to hold the Sponsors and their respective parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, prize suppliers and advertising and promotion agencies, and the respective directors, officers, employees and agents of the foregoing (collectively, the “Released Parties”), harmless against any and all claims and liability arising, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, out of or in connection with participation in this Contest, acceptance and use of any prize or Released Parties’ use of any of the rights granted herein. Sponsors may disqualify (and void all associated entries) anyone from participating in the Contest or winning a prize if, in its sole discretion, it determines that such person is attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest by cheating, deception or other unfair practices, or intending to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other entrant or Sponsors’ representatives or who is otherwise not in compliance with the terms of these rules. ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST MAY BE IN VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE SPONSORS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES AND OTHER REMEDIES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES) FROM ANY SUCH INDIVIDUAL TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW, INCLUDING CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.

WINNERS’ LIST: For the list of winners (available after May 2023), send a separate, stamped, self-addressed envelope to: DPH 2022 Black & White Photo Contest Winners’ List, Attn: Marketing Department, 35 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 101, Braintree, MA 02184, to be received by June 30, 2023.

SPONSORS:
Madavor Media, 35 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 101, Braintree, MA 02184

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