2008 Winter at the Zoo Photo Contest Rules
General Information:
- The contest begins on January 12, 2008 and ends on February 3, 2008. Entries are due by 4:00 p.m. on February 4. Late entries will not be accepted.The contest is open to amateur photographers, ages 5 and up. Rosamond Gifford Zoo staff, Friends of the Zoo staff, sponsor employees, volunteers and board members are not eligible, nor are their immediate family members. To be eligible, photos must be taken at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo between January 12, 2008 and February 3, 2008.Each person is limited to 2 entries. A completed entry form, including photo title and a description must be submitted with each entry. Only one submission per person will be eligible to win, regardless of judging results. For participants without a computer, the complete rules and entry forms will be available at the zoo’s main ticket booth.
- Complimentary zoo admission for contest participants who show their camera and the coupon available on this website at the zoo admission booth. Click here for coupon. The contestant must fill out the coupon in its entirety before giving it to the ticket booth attendant. This coupon allows one entrant, with a limit of one entrant per household, to enter the zoo free of charge.
- Entries may be dropped off at the zoo’s main ticket booth or mailed to:
Photo Contest, attn: Lorrell Walter
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
One Conservation Place
Syracuse, NY 13204
They can also be e-mailed to photocontest@rosamondgiffordzoo.org.
- The Rosamond Gifford Zoo reserves the right to terminate, cancel or suspend the contest without notice.
- Submission of an entry automatically constitutes the contestant’s acceptance of all the conditions set forth in the rules.
Photo Specifications:
- Entries must be in a digital format to be eligible. Regular photos must be scanned and submitted by email or on a CD.Electronic files should be labeled with the type of animal, followed by the entrant’s name. (Example: Lion_JaneSmith). Label CDs or include message in email with the type of animal, entrant’s name and title of the photos on the CD. (Example: Lion, Jane Smith, Sleeping in the Winter Sun).Photos must be submitted in jpeg or tiff format (file size 4 megabytes or larger). Please provide the largest file size possible to allow for quality printing of photos.Photos may be submitted in natural color or black and white forms only. Minor digital enhancements, such as cropping, contrast, etc. are permitted. Images that have been significantly modified may be entered in the “digitally enhanced” category only.No watermarks, signatures or copyright notices may be added to the image.If the photo contains a readily identifiable person as a subject, the photographer must submit the person’s name, address and phone number. If the subject is a minor, the photographer must also submit the parent or guardian’s information. This information must be submitted with the photo and entry form.Contest officials reserve the right to refuse any photo that does not meet the photo specifications.
- The Rosamond Gifford Zoo is not responsible for lost or damaged CDs, as well as those that are not received by the contest deadline.
Photo Management:
- All submissions become the property of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo and will not be acknowledged or returned.By entering the contest, you grant to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, the non-exclusive, world-wide, perpetual right and license to use, display, reproduce, publish, transmit and distribute your photograph on the zoo’s Web site, in our newsletter and/or in any other promotional materials produced by the zoo and the contest sponsors. Photographers retain the right to use the submitted photo. When possible, the Rosamond Gifford Zoo will credit the photographer when his/her photo is used.The Rosamond Gifford Zoo reserves the right to crop and/or re-size photos if necessary.
- By entering the contest, you represent, acknowledge and warrant that the submitted photo is an original work created solely by you, and you are the sole owner of all right, title and interest in and to your photo
Judging:
- Judging will take place February 5-8, 2008.
- The judging panel will consist of:
Kate Woodle, Rosamond Gifford Zoo Exhibits Artist
A representative from Fox 68 or MyNetworkTV
A representative from Sunny 102
A photographer from The Post-Standard
Prizes & Awards Ceremony:
The awards ceremony is scheduled for Friday, February 15 at 3:30pm at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. All contestants are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Contestants need not be present to win.
Prizes subject to change. We reserve the right to substitute any of the prizes.
Grand Prize (this winning entry will be selected from winners below):
- 8x10 print of your winning photo
- Your photo on the cover of the Onondaga County Parks Winter Program Guide
-"Behind the Scenes" tour of the zoo for four people
- Painting from two of the zoo's animals
- Digital Labs Portable DVD player
Other prizes include:
First Place Youth (ages 5-12)
- Winter or Spring Break Camp Session & Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader board game
Runner-Up Youth (ages 5-12)
- Large plush stuffed animal & The Simpsons Music CD
First Place Teen (ages 13-18)
- "Fun at the Zoo" package: 4 passes to the Zoo & Jungle Cafe Gift Card & Family Guy Inflatable chair
Runner-Up Teen (ages 13-18)
- A hat or hoodie from the Animal Spot Gift Shop & Family Guy Trivia game
First Place Adult (ages 19+)
- Two-night hotel stay in Toronto, a $20 Gift Certificate to Salsarita's & Family Guy Stewie Desktop Gadget Cradle
Runner-Up Adult (ages 19+)
- Six-month membership to the Zoo, a $20 Gift Certificate to Salsarita's & a car detailing package from Ziebart
Best "Winter at the Zoo" photo (all ages)
- Pair of 9-hour lift tickets to Labrador Mountain & Zen Stone 1gb mp3 player and armband
Best "Digitally Enhanced " photo (all ages)
- Pair of 9-hour lift tickets to Labrador Mountain & The Simpsons Inflatable Homer doll
Best "Action Shot" photo (all ages)
- Prizes to be determined
- Winning photos may be displayed on the zoo's website and those of the contest sponsors.
- Winning photos may be published in the zoo's TRACKS newsletter.
- Winning photos may be put on display at the zoo
Click here to download entry form
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