How to Enter
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Photo Submission Dates: Sunday, January 12th - February, 28th 2025
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Fee: $5 per photo (non-refundable).
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Limit: Submit as many photos as you like for a better chance to win! Submissions must be on this website, not on FB or YouTube channels.
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Upload: Submit your high-resolution JPEG or PNG via the link on our website.
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Theme: Your photo must showcase the beauty, culture, or vibe of the Pacific Northwest.
Reasons to Join
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Feature Spotlight: Be seen by almost 300K+ fans on our Facebook groups and on our new PNW YouTube channel!
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Build Your Cred: Whether you’re an amateur photographer or a pro, this is your chance to stand out.
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Community Love: Share your vision with PNW lovers everywhere.
Rules to Keep in Mind
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No Late Entries: Photos must be submitted by 12:59 PM sharp on the due date, PST.
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Original Work Only: Your photo, your creation. No copyrighted or heavily manipulated images.
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Non-Refundable Fee: Sorry, no refunds for entry fees.
The power is in your hands!
Voting will be done by
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You, the audience
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The Administrators of the Pacific Northwest Traveler & Oregon Coast Experience Facebook Groups.
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Owners of YouTube channel: Pacific Northwest Traveler
Voting Rules
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Vote for your favorite photo in the comments section of Pacific Northwest Traveler YouTube channel – click this link: pacificnorthwesttraveler
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Use the judging criteria
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Cast your vote only once (no sneaky repeats!)
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Submit your vote by March 15th, 2025.
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Non-Refundable Fee: Sorry, no refunds for entry fees.
Judging Criteria
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Creativity and Originality
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Show a unique and imaginative take on the Pacific Northwest (PNW).
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Connection to the Pacific Northwest
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Capture the defining aspects of the region, such as its natural beauty, culture, or iconic landmarks.
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Technical Quality
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Photos should be clear, well-lit, and nicely framed.
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Considerations include composition, balance, focus, lighting, exposure, and color.
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Emotional Impact
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Does the photo evoke emotion or tell a compelling story about the PNW?
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Does it draw viewers into the moment or setting?
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Authenticity
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No copyrighted, heavily manipulated, or overly edited images.
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Prize
Grand Prize - Glass Float from Bandon, Oregon and a $200 Amazon Gift Card.
Reasons to Share
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Friendly Fun: The more, the merrier – bring your friends into the competition!
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Celebrate Creativity: Help showcase the diversity of PNW photography.
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Bragging Rights: Be part of something big – and maybe walk away as a winner!
Winners Announced
Stay tuned to our Facebook and YouTube channels for the big reveal!
Disclaimer
Pacific Northwest Traveler is conducting these photo contests. Facebook and YouTube are in no way responsible for or affiliated with them. The contest must meet the required number of photo entries to cover costs. If the minimum is not reached, participants will receive a refund.
-Your photos will only be used in this contest and to promote the contest.
-Credit will be given to you for your photo with your first name and last initial.
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