CONTEST IDEA give me feedback

1. Eligibility & Theme

• Who Can Enter: This contest is open exclusively to members of metal lab

• Theme: Open Expression The theme is "Any Photo," but the judges will prioritize images that capture the spirit, craft, and culture of our community. This includes, but is NOT limited to:

• The Spark: Welding, fabrication, shop work, tools, metalworking, or the finished steel product.

• The Ride: Motorcycles, group rides, scenic stops, custom bikes, or portraits on a bike.

• The People: Portraits of members, camaraderie, gatherings, or shop life.

• Originality: All photos must be original work taken by the entrant.

2. Submission Guidelines

• Submission Period: TO BE DETERMINED

• Entry Limit: Each participant may submit a maximum of (2)photographs.

• Format & Size:

• Photos must be submitted digitally in JPEG (.jpg) format.

• Images should be high-resolution for potential printing (minimum 2500 pixels on the longest side).

The file size should not exceed 15MB.

• Identification: inbox me the submissions directly

• Watermarks: Submissions must not contain watermarks, borders, or added text.

• Image Manipulation: Standard digital darkroom adjustments are allowed (cropping, color correction, dodging/burning). Composite images or those with elements added or removed are NOT permitted (keep it authentic!).

3. Safety & Legal

• Subject Consent: If a photo prominently features a person, the entrant must have that person's permission to submit the image.

4. Judging & Prizes

• Judging Criteria: Entries will be judged equally on:

• Impact & Storytelling (Does it capture the community spirit?)

• Technical Quality (Focus, lighting, composition.)

• GRAND PRIZE!!:

• 1st Place - The Spark Award: $50 cash through cash app or Apple Pay on the day after the winner is announced after 5pm

• Winner Notification: Winners will be announced on the Metal Lab page and notified via email.

5. Rights & Usage

• Copyright: The photographer retains full copyright to their image.

• License: By submitting, the entrant grants Metal Lab a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the photograph in connection with the contest, including displaying it at events, publishing it on the community website/social media, and using it for future contest promotions, always with photographer credit clearly noted

Did I miss anything any suggestions you guys would like me to consider addding into this or does it sound good the way it is it’s our community so feel free to give your input and remember this is a free community for you guys not for me I pay to keep it up and running and that means the cash prize is out of my pocket so any donations will be added to the first place prize total dm me for any info now go take some pictures

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