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Organization : SkyPixel
Competition Name : 2017 SkyPixel Photo Contest
Applicable For : Photographs from any aerial platform
Competition Last Date : December 29, 2017, 1:59 PM CST
Website : https://www.skypixel.com
Apply Here : https://www.skypixel.com/events/photocontest2017

SkyPixel Photo Contest :

Introduction :
** Aerial photography inspires us to explore the unknown world and create unique works of art from a brand new perspective. Founded three years ago, SkyPixel is now one of the premier aerial photography communities in the world with over six million registered professionals and enthusiasts.

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** The 2017 SkyPixel Photo Contest is the most prominent aerial photography contest worldwide, and we have added a new Story category as well as a prize for nominated entrants in this year’s competition. Exciting prizes with a total value of $90,000 are waiting for you, so enter now to win a DJI Zenmuse X7 camera, Nikon D850, iPhone X, and more!

** Click here to buy an aerial platform and enter the 2017 SkyPixel Photo Contest!

Dates :
Submissions Start: October 26, 2017, 2:00 PM CST
Submissions End: December 29, 2017, 1:59 PM CST
Award Announcement: January 31, 2018 (*Times correspond to China Standard Time CST)

Rules :
** Photos must be from 2017.
** Photographs from any aerial platform are welcome.
** Except for entries from the Story category, all entries must be aerial photos.
** You may submit as many images as you like, and choose any category to compete.

** Submissions to both the Landscape and Portrait categories must be single photos, while submissions to the Story category must be a photo series of no less than five photos.
** Entrants must choose to participate as either a Professional or Enthusiast, submitting all photos within their selected group.

** Entrants must guarantee that all information provided is correct and that all photos were taken by themselves.
** Entries with watermarks are not recommended.
** Inaccurate information may lead to disqualification.

Groups :
This competition is open to two main participant groups: Professional and Enthusiast.

** If you love aerial photography as a hobby, enter as an Enthusiast. If photography is what you do for a living, enter as a Professional.
** You’re free to decide which group to join, but you may only enter one group only. Prizes will differ between the two groups.

Categories :
Landscape :
** Whether they’re stunning photos of landscapes or stark urban architecture, use aerial photography to capture the many-sided shapes of the world. Submissions to the Landscape category must be single photos captured with an aerial platform.

Portraite :
** Capture a person’s expressions, actions, or postures from a new perspective, reflecting his or her real emotions or interactions in a beautiful setting. Submissions to the Portrait category must be single photos captured with aerial platforms.

Story :
** Preserve those precious moments that come and go quickly in life. Submissions to the Story category must be a photo series consisting of at least five photos that tell a story. Submissions to the Story category can be captured with regular cameras including smartphones, as well as aerial platforms. The photo series must include at least one overlooking angle photo.

Prizes :
The 2017 SkyPixel Photo of the Year :
Grand Prize(Selected from any category in both Professional and Enthusiast groups)
** DJI Inspire 2 (Zenmuse X7 + Zenmuse X7 DL-S 16mm F2.8 ND ASPH)
** iPhone X 256G
** Nikon D850 FX-format Digital SLR Camera Body
** Lowepro Pro Runner RL x450 AW II
** Manfrotto MKBFRC4-BH Befree Carbon Fiber Tripod with Ball Head
** Rimowa Classic Flight Carry on Luggage IATA 21″ Inch Cabin Multiwheel 33L TSA Suitcase Silver
** Seagate Backup Plus Hub 8TB External Desktop Hard Drive Storage
** Memorieslab ULTRASEC A CHROMOGENIC M
Total Value: $15,095 USD

Professional Group (There will be a first, second, and third place prize for each category) :
First Prize(x3)
** DJI Phantom 4 Pro Obsidian
** Nikon D850 FX-format Digital SLR Camera Body
** Rimowa Classic Flight Carry on Luggage IATA 21″ Inch Cabin Multiwheel 33L TSA Suitcase Silver
** Manfrotto MKBFRC4-BH Befree Carbon Fiber Tripod with Ball Head
** Lowepro Pro Runner RL x450 AW II
** Memorieslab FRAMED BARYTA PRINTS ULTRACHROME S
Total Value: $7,709 USD

Second Prize(x3) :
** DJI Mavic Pro Platinum Fly More Combo
** iPhone X 256G
** Rimowa Classic Flight Carry on Luggage IATA 21″ Inch Cabin Multiwheel 33L TSA Suitcase Silver
** Manfrotto MKBFRC4-BH Befree Carbon Fiber Tripod with Ball Head
** Lowepro Pro Runner RL x450 AW II
** Memorieslab FINE ART PORTFOLIOS RAG 11”x16”
Total Value: $4,313 USD

Third Prize(x3) :
** DJI Spark Fly More Combo (Alpine White)
** Seagate Backup Plus Hub 8TB External Desktop Hard Drive Storage
** Lowepro Pro Runner RL x450 AW II
** Memorieslab MINI FRAMED PRINTS COLOUR 9”x6”
Total Value: $1,453 USD