1. Contest Date & Timings
Photography Window:
🕕 6:00 AM on January 10th to 6:00 PM on January 11th
Submission Deadline:
🕗 On or before 8:00 PM on January 11th
2. Eligibility of Photographs
- Photographs must be captured live during the contest period
- Only birds in natural conditions are allowed
- ❌ Captive birds, zoo birds, or staged setups are not permitted
- Each participant may submit only three entries
3. Editing Rules
❌ Not Allowed:
- Adding or removing elements
- Heavy retouching
- Composite images
- AI-generated or AI-enhanced content
✅ Allowed:
- Cropping
- Exposure adjustment
- Contrast
- White balance
- Minor sharpening
Organizers may request original (RAW/JPEG) files for verification.
4. Judging Criteria
a. Framing & Composition
- Subject placement
- Use of light, background, and perspective
- Overall visual balance
b. Action / Activity
- Capturing behavior, movement, or interaction
- Natural moments such as flight, feeding, nesting, or calls
c. Creativity / Social Message (Bonus Points)
- Unique viewpoint or storytelling
- Strong conservation, environmental, or social message
5. Submission Guidelines
- Photos must be submitted in JPEG format (high resolution)
- File name format:
ParticipantName_PhotoTitle.jpg
- Late submissions after 8:00 PM will not be considered
6. Ethics & Conduct
Bird welfare is a top priority.
❌ Do not disturb, bait, harass, or harm birds to capture photographs.
Any violation will lead to immediate disqualification.
7. Rights & Declaration
- The photograph is the participant’s own work
- It was taken during the contest period
- It follows all contest rules
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Organizers reserve the right to use submitted images for
contest-related promotions with due credit
8. Disqualification
Any violation of timing, editing rules, ethical practices,
or false information will result in disqualification.
Judges’ decisions are final and binding.
