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The World We Live In Photo Contest: Entries to Be Uploaded Before 11:59 P.M. EST on Nov. 30, 2014

22 Prizes: More than $40,000 in fabulous prizes, including the latest photo equipment and a cruise to St-Pierre-et-Miquelon!

22 Prizes: More than $40,000 in fabulous prizes, including the latest photo equipment and a cruise to St-Pierre-et-Miquelon!

“Whether you’re pro or amateur, it’s time to share your photographic talent and show us your vision of the world we live in. Dare to challenge your creativity!”

The World We Live In Photo Contest is open to residents of Canada and the United States, 18 years of age or older as of the date of entry.

The entry fees for the Contest are as follows.

  • Subscriber to Photo Life and/or Photo Solution: $8 for 10 images (additional images: $8 per 10 images).
  • Non-subscriber to Photo Life or Photo Solution: $12 for 10 images (additional images: $12 per 10 images).
  • Please note that US residents pay in US dollars.
  • Mail-in entries are not accepted for the Contest.

Participants may submit any number of entries under these three themes as follows.

(Some photos may fit in more than one theme; enter your photos where you would like them to be judged.)

  1. Humanity
    • “Each person has a story to tell.
    • Capture images of people around you: your family, your neighbours, people you’ve encountered while travelling or even yourself.
      • Show us some of the many facets of humanity.”
  2. Environment
    • “Nature and wildlife will never cease to amaze us.
    • Show us the outstanding beauty of our living world, whether through wide landscapes or close-ups of natural elements, animals, plants or insects.”
  3. Interconnections
    • “Humans are by nature interactive beings.
    • Show us how we transform and create things.
    • This can be seen in architecture, domestic pets, urban life, objects, transportation, machines, agriculture, fishing, cooking and almost anywhere you look!”

All participants are eligible to win one prize per theme, including the Grand Prize.

22 Prizes: More than $40,000 in fabulous prizes, including the latest photo equipment and a cruise to St-Pierre-et-Miquelon!

  • You could win some of those great prizes and get published in Canada’s #1 photography magazine!
    • Each winner will also receive a free copy of The World We Live In 2014 Yearbook sonsored by Blurb!
  • GRAND PRIZE $10,548:
    Adventure Canada Mighty St. Lawrence expedition cruise for two, from Quebec City to St-Pierre-et-Miquelon $9360
    Lowepro Pro Trekker 600 AW $500
    DxO Optics Pro 9 Elite $299
    Slik Pro 340DX tripod $130
    Billingham Khaki/Tan iPad slip $109
    Blurb photo book voucher $150
  • Humanity Prizes:
    • 1st Prize consists of eight items which have a total value of $2753.
    • 2nd Prize consists of ten items which have a total value of $2320.
    • 3rd Prize consists of nine items which have a total value of $1594.
    • 4th Prize consists of six items which have a total value of $1167.
    • 5th Prize consists of five items which have a total value of $858.
    • 6th Prize consists of five items which have a total value of $598.
    • 7th Prize consists of five items which have a total value of  $488.
  • Environment Prizes

    • 1st Prize consists of eight items which have a total value of $2759.
    • 2nd Prize consists of eleven items which have a total value of  $2304.
    • 3rd Prize consists of eight items which have a total value of $1593.
    • 4th Prize consists of six items which have a total value of  $1167.
    • 5th Prize consists of five items which have a total value of $858.
    • 6th Prize consists of five items which have a total value of $598.
    • 7th Prize consists of five items which have a total value of $488.
  • Interconnections

    • 1st Prize consists of eight items which have a total value of $2747.
    • 2nd Prize consists of ten items which have a total value of $2297.
    • 3rd Prize consists of nine items which have a total value of $1603.
    • 4th Prize consists of six items which have a total value of $1168.
    • 5th Prize consists of five items which have a total value of $858.
    • 6th Prize consists of five items which have a total value of $598.
    • 7th Prize consists of five items which have a total value of $488.

Entries uploaded through the Contest website, must be uploaded before 11:59 p.m. EST on November 30, 2014.

  • Winning images will be announced no later than April 1, with the publication of the April/May 2015 issues of Photo Life and Photo Solution magazines.
    • Winners will be notified of their win by email within 30 days of judging.
  • Winning images will be published in the April/May 2015 issues of Photo Life and Photo Solution magazines, available on newsstands as of the beginning of April 2015, and presented on photolife.com and photosolution.ca websites as of the beginning of April 2015, as well as in The World We Live 2014 Yearbook, available as of the beginning of May 2015.

“Photographers retain copyright on any photo they submit to the Contest. Apex Publications Inc. reserves non-exclusive publication rights of winning images in its magazines (including covers) and electronic medias, in The World We Live 2014 Yearbook, as well as for possible use in future promotional material of the Contest, including other types of publications and advertising material. All photos will be credited to the photographer.”

Please click here to read the Contest’s Rules & Regulations.

Good Luck! / Bonne Chance!