If you're handy with a camera, fancy putting your creativity to the test and would like to win £500 then you’ve come to the right place!
We've joined forces with Harvey Nichols to launch SkyShot - a new photography competition to find the very best views of the city.
The winner will receive £500 and four runner ups will each get £250.
All five finalists will see their photographs exhibited in Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor Café Bar in March, and be invited to attend an exclusive evening reception at the store where the overall winner will be announced.
SkyShot marks the forthcoming opening of our new Sky Plaza property in Leeds.
At 37 storeys tall, Sky Plaza is set to be the highest point in the city centre when it opens in September 2009 and will offer some of the best views of the city.
LEEDS THROUGH A LENS
SkyShot is open to all Leeds students, whether you’re a budding enthusiast or an experienced photographer.
From well-known landmarks and cityscapes to interesting people or hidden gems, we are searching for the most striking, intriguing, moving or amusing images.
HOW TO ENTER
You can submit your photo in one of two ways:
Via Flickr.com:
- Go to www.flickr.com/groups/leeds-skyshot/
- Click ‘Join this group’ and the photo competition team will approve your request, allowing you to submit your photo entry
- Simply upload your photo to your Flickr.com account – making sure that you add a description (please explain your picture in no more than 50 words)
- Once uploaded, click onto your photo and press the ‘send to group’ icon. It will then give you the option to send it to the leeds-skyshot competition page
- All done! All you have to do now is wait for the finalists to be announced on 26th February
- If you’re not a Flickr.com user, you can sign up for free, upload your photos and join our group easily. Go to www.flickr.com for more information
Via email:
- Email your picture to skyshot@unite-group.co.uk
- It should be no bigger then 1MB and at least 300dpi resolution. You should keep a high quality version in case you’re one of our winners
- Explain your picture in no more than 50 words (this will appear with your picture should it be featured on our online gallery)
- Include your full name and contact number within the email
- Submit your entry*
- Wait for the finalists to be announced on 26th February
*By submitting your entry, you will be agreeing to the terms and conditions. Click here for full details
GET YOUR ENTRIES IN
- 26 January - competition begins and entries available to view online
- 20 February – entry closing date
- 26 February – finalists announced
- 19 March – winner announced at Harvey Nichols evening reception
THE JUDGES
- Nathan Goddard, Sales and Marketing Director at UNITE
- Brian Handley, General Manager of Harvey Nichols
- Ross Williams, Head of Photography at Leeds College of Art and Design
Ross “This competition will certainly put students' creativity to the test. I’m looking for exciting and moving interpretations of the brief – something that really stands out from the crowd.”
Nathan “I want to see Leeds in a new light – that might be an intriguing close-up shot or a panorama of the city. For me colour and composition are key to a winning this competition.”
Brian “Leeds is a vibrant and captivating city with stunning surroundings so no matter how experienced you are with a camera, there are countless views waiting to be captured - they might even be on your doorstep. Just don’t be afraid to use your imagination.”
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