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PHOTO CONTEST

Rule

The deadline for the 2010 Images of Edina Photo Contest is

Friday, June 18, 2010

City of Edina Gift Certificates will be given to overall and category winners. City gift certificates can be redeemed at Braemar, Edina Liquor, the Aquatic Center, Edina Art Center, Edina Store online, Edinborough Park, Centennial Lakes Park, Senior Center or any other park facility as well as for Utility payments and permit/application fees.

Grand Prize/Overall Winner - $150 in City of Edina Gift Certificates
Category Winners - $50 in City of Edina Gift Certificates
"Judge's" or "Staff's" choice winners - $25 in City of Edina Gift Certificates

All submissions must be received by 4:30 p.m. and adhere to the following guidelines:
 

  • The contest is free to enter and open to both amateur and professional photographers who are Edina residents, work in or go to school in Edina.
     
  • Photographs must be taken in Edina.
     
  • NEW THIS YEAR Photographs must be entered in one of five categories that represent the City’s vision statement:
     
    • Living – People
    • Living – Plants/Wildlife
    • Learning
    • Raising Families
    • Doing Business
       
  • NEW THIS YEAR Photographers may submit up to a total of four photographs with a maximum of one per category. (Only one photo may be submitted in the “Living” category).
     
  • Only photographs taken between June 19, 2009, and June 18, 2010, are eligible.
     
  • All photos MUST be submitted as 8x10 prints on photo quality paper. Please also provide your photo in an electronic format (.jpg, .tif, or .eps), if possible. Electronic formats should be in addition to, and NOT replace the 8x10 print.
     
  • Do NOT submit slides, photocopies or prints on non-photo quality paper.
     
  • Both color and black-and-white prints are accepted.
     
  • Do not mat or frame photos.
     
  • All entries submitted must be the original work of the submitting photographer.
     
  • By submitting one or more photos, you agree to the terms of the City's Submitted Photo & Original Artwork Policy; a completed form is not required.
     
  • Contest organizers reserve the right to re-categorize or disqualify any entrant.
     
  • If there are identifiable people in a photograph taken in a non-public space, it is the responsibility of the photographer to obtain written permission to use the photo.
     
  • All decisions will be final; judges reserve the right not to award a winner in any category.
     
  • The City of Edina will not be responsible for lost entries.
     
  • All photo entries become the property of the City and are not returned.
     
  • Each entry should include the photographer’s name, address, zip code, daytime telephone number, age (if under 18), category, title of photo and enhancement description if the image was digitally manipulated in any way. Click here to download a Photo Contest entry form.
     
  • Entries should be mailed to:

Photo Contest
c/o City of Edina
4801 W. 50th St.
Edina, MN 55424

or dropped off at Edina City Hall.

  • Depending on the number of entrants, a winner may be chosen for each category as well as an overall winner. Contest winners will receive plaques from the City Council and their artwork will be displayed for up to two years at Edina City Hall. Some photos may also appear in future City publications, including About Town.
     
  • Entries will be judged on subject matter, composition, clarity, lighting, depth of field, artistry/drama, degree of difficulty, technical excellence and overall impact.

 

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For more information on the contest, contact Communications Coordinator Marty Doll at 952-826-0396 or edinamail@ci.edina.mn.us.


 

 

2009 BEST OF SHOW

“Fun in the Winter Sun,” by Scott Dorgan, which depicts a group of sled riders about to take a spill, winner of "Best of Show" and the “Living” Category.

2009 Images of Edina Photo Contest winners

2008 Images of Edina Photo Contest winners

 

Living Category: Fun in the Winter Sun