2017 Annual GRC Amateur Geothermal Photo Contest, deadline Aug. 18, 2017
GRC is holding its 39th Amateur Geothermal Photo Contest in conjunction with its GRC Annual Meeting and invites submission with a deadline of August 18, 2017.
As part of the Geothermal Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, the GRC will hold its 39th Amateur Photo Contest. The purpose of the contest is to showcase quality photography featuring geothermal energy and to augment the GRC’s photo library. Only amateur photographers are eligible to participate.
Entries
Photographs on any subject related to geothermal energy including geothermal energy production, EGS, direct use and geothermal heat pumps can be submitted. This includes photos in the areas of well testing, drilling, operation of geothermal equipment, newly developed equipment, or plant operation, construction of a geothermal plant or plant site and geological areas or manifestations that hold potential for geothermal exploration or development.
Either black & white or colour photos taken by the entrant are acceptable. The photos must be submitted in a digital jpeg format. Photos taken with digital or film cameras are acceptable: photos taken with a film camera should be converted to digital format at stores that have a photo processing department. Entries should be emailed to grc@geothermal.org with “Photo Contest” in the subject line. Please make sure the total file sizes are under 10MB per email (send multiple emails if this limit is exceeded). The winners will be displayed in PowerPoint presentations at the GRC Annual Meeting and all entries will also be displayed throughout the event.
Judging Criteria
All photographs will be judged on their originality, impact, relevance, composition and technical quality.
Submissions and Deadline
Use the GRC Photography Contest entry form, which will also be available on the GRC website, to submit your photograph(s). Up to three entries may be submitted. Each submission MUST be accompanied by a completed entry form. Forms must include the photo title, a description of the subject matter and location, names of people in the photo if they are part of the picture, date picture was taken, and a signature authorizing the release of the photo for inclusion in the GRC Photographic Library. The photographer’s name, company, address, email and telephone number must also be provided.
Entries must be RECEIVED by the GRC office no later than August 18, 2017, to qualify for this year’s contest.
Awards
Awards will be presented to winners at the GRC Annual Meeting.
- 1st place will receive $150,
- 2nd place $100, and
- 3rd place $75.
Honorable Mention photos will receive certificates. The award checks will be drawn on a US bank.
Information
If you have any questions concerning the Photography Contest, please contact the Committee Chair, Bridget Ayling at bayling@unr.edu or Estela Smith, grc@geothermal.org.
Source: GRC
