Contest

PHOTO CONTEST NUMBER ONE 2010

Contest Dates:
January 25 ~ March 31, 2010

There is almost always enough light to take a picture. This image was taken at night illuminated by a full moon. It was taken with the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 for 10 seconds ISO 800. When doing night shots, here are a few tips to remember.

1. Use a tripod, place your camera on a solid surface.
2. Use a cable release or you can use the camera in self timer mode to avoid any accidental camera shake.
3. For long exposures, very common in night photography, make sure that you turn OFF any camera or lens stabilizers. With long exposure photography, the stabilizer can actually cause shake.

1. When shooting sunrises/sunsets use the nice warm light and long shadows to create dramatic images
2. Try to find elements that will work with the dramatic light, like the PUBLIC MARKET neon lights, which match nicely to the colors in the sky.
3. Silhouettes of your main subjects can help make your images more dramatic
4. Use Neutral Graduated Density Filters to help control the Contrast between Hi-lights and Shadows

HOW TO ENTER

• Email your lo-res images to webmaster@tamron.com
• Subject line of email must read TAMRON DUSK TILL DAWN PHOTO CONTEST.
• (Winner & Finalists will be contacted for hi-res images)
• Include you name, address and phone number.
• You MUST include all information such as: File Title, File Description, Lens & Camera used.
• By sending your images you agree to Tamron's terms & conditions stated in the rules section.
• Tamron reserves the right to disregard any images that do not fit the theme of this photo contest.

RULES

• The winning photo will be chosen based on originality and overall quality by our guest judge.
• Contest is open to professional and amateur photographers using any brand lenses.
• No manipulation beyond color correction, conversion to black & white, brightness and contrast.
• Only three (3) entries per person.
• You MUST include all information such as: File Title, File Description, Lens & Camera used.
• Winners may be asked to sign an affidavit of eligibility and grant of rights, and to submit all model releases and comments required for publication. By entering, contestants certify that photo(s) are original and do not infringe on any third-party rights.
• You must be 18 years or older to participate.
• Contestants will retain the rights to their photographs. However, contestants grant Tamron USA, Inc. and its agency unlimited rights, for 18 months, usage of the winning image, the winner's name, photo, and likeness in any advertising/promotion efforts by Tamron USA, Inc.
• Employees and families of Tamron USA, Inc. are not eligible.
• Open to U.S. residents only. Any images submitted from outside the U.S. will not be considered for any prizes.
• Images can be emailed as jpg files or submitted by mail* on cd or if sending prints, any size (color or black/white) or duplicate transparencies (no originals) may be sent.
• Entries must be received by APRIL 15, 2010.
• The winning image, along with up to 20 favorites, will be posted in Tamron's Gallery section by May 15, 2010.
• Void where prohibited by law. Any tax on the prize is the winner's sole responsibility.