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Go Snap! - The online Photography contest

For a long time now, ‘Sulekha’ has been associated with quality writing on the web. That really isn’t surprising as the word ‘Sulekha’ itself means ‘Good Writing’ and we have for long had a diverse, vibrant and dedicated community of members. Over the last few months however, we have started noticing a trend; it started slowly but has steadily gained momentum – Sulekha members now express themselves even more vibrantly through photos! A decided improvement has been seen in both the quality and quantity of photographs uploaded onto our platform. Yes as the oft quoted saying goes, “A picture does often speak a thousand words”.

It is our endeavor to appreciate and encourage such creativity and although our ‘Go Snap’ Contest has come to an end, you can still win yourself some great prizes. Every month Sulekha.com will award 3 of the best pictures uploaded onto our platform. The contest will reward the best in creative, original photography talent.

So grab your camera and set out on a photographic journey! Capture fascinating moments in everyday life or even an aspect of your city that you love the most. Whether it’s a breathtaking moment from your travels around the world or a picture taken in your backyard, if your picture speaks a thousand words you could be a winner! Ten attractive prizes to be won every month.

So go ahead, capture nature, your city or your travel destination and win yourself some prizes!

Rules for Competition

• Photographs may be either captured in film or digital media. But all submissions are to be made online. Photographers who use film may scan their photographs and submit them online.
• Photographs can be edited in a digital image editing program to the extent that Only minor image adjustment is permitted, such as cropping, sharpening, contrast, and levels. The photo must not be otherwise greatly manipulated ie.
  • Objects should not be added or removed in order to enhance the shot.
  • No composite images
• You will be asked to provide us with the original camera file/ negative/ transparency if you win the competition. No responsibility is accepted for ineligible entries or entries made fraudulently.
• The copyright of the image lies with the photographer.
• Your entry must be entirely your own original work, not defame anybody nor breach any copyright.
• There should not be any content which is socially objectionable.
• All photographs will be judged on the basis of content, composition, sensitivity and style. We’re looking for creativity and that certain x-factor which makes a photo extraordinary.
• The judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into