SkyPixel Announces 2015 Photo Contest with Stunning Prizes
Key Takeaways:
- The 2015 SkyPixel Photo Contest is underway, welcoming entries from amateur and professional aerial photographers.
- The contest offers a Grand Prize valued at nearly USD 10,000, including state-of-the-art DJI products.
- Designed to celebrate the popularity of drone photography, the competition features categories like Beauty, Unique Dronies, and Drones in Use.
- Winners will be announced on January 7, 2016.
Shenzhen, October 26, 2015 – SkyPixel, the foremost global community for aerial photography in collaboration with DJI, has launched its much-anticipated 2015 Photo Contest. This annual competition invites enthusiasts and professionals alike to showcase their best drone and drone-related photography for a chance to win impressive prizes. Starting today, photographers can submit their entries to capture the innovation and creativity that drone photography has to offer.
This year’s contest features two categories: Professional and Enthusiast. Photographers can enter their work in categories including Beauty, Unique Dronies—selfies taken with drones in flight—and Drones in Use. Additionally, there will be a Popular Award, which recognizes the contest’s ten most-liked submissions on SkyPixel, reflecting the community’s engagement with the entries.
Exciting Prizes from DJI
The contest promises significant rewards, with a Grand Prize that boasts a value of nearly USD 10,000. The coveted prize includes a DJI Inspire 1 RAW and the new DJI Osmo handheld camera system, along with various sponsor offerings such as a ZEISS VR ONE headset and a year’s subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud. Furthermore, DJI will award 3 units of the DJI Inspire 1 with Single Remote and 6 units of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional in each of the three photography categories.
Celebrating Aerial Photography
This contest commemorates the impending one-year anniversary of SkyPixel, which launched in November 2014. In just a short period, SkyPixel has established itself as a thriving platform for aerial photographers, experiencing monthly growth exceeding 10%. Thousands of stunning aerial images are uploaded daily, marking the increasing interest and accessibility of drone photography.
The rise of aerial imaging and the affordability of commercial drones have allowed photographers at all levels to explore new creative avenues. The term “dronie,” representing a selfie captured using a drone, exemplifies this change, which SkyPixel has officially recognized with its distinct category.
Submission Guidelines and Judging
Participants in the Enthusiast category are encouraged to submit photos of 2MB or larger, while Professional entries should be a minimum of 5MB. All submissions must also meet a resolution of at least 300 dpi to be considered.
A distinguished jury will evaluate the submissions, including acclaimed photographers and drone experts such as Sudhir Shivaram, Manish Mamtani, Greg Girard, and Wang Jianjun, each bringing a wealth of experience and perspective to the judging process.
Ken Geiger, Deputy Director of Photography at National Geographic and a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, highlights the caliber of the judging panel, ensuring that the contest maintains high standards of quality and creativity.
Get Involved
SkyPixel encourages photographers eager to engage with the growing community of aerial imaging specialists to submit their entries at the official contest webpage: SkyPixel Photo Contest. Announcements regarding winners will be made on January 7, 2016, offering a moment of excitement for participants and followers of the contest alike.
SkyPixel remains a vibrant environment where aerial photographers unite to share their artistry and passion. Launched in late 2014, it continues to serve as a pivotal platform for enthusiasts to connect, learn, and showcase their work on a global stage.
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