Photography Contest

Whalebone 4th Annual Photo Contest

Whalebone 4th Annual Photo Contest

Deadline |

CLOSED

Theme |

Several categories

Territory |

Worldwide

Eligibility |

Open to all

Entry Fees |

$5/image

Prizes |

Cash Prize
The 4th Annual Photo Contest from Whalebone Magazine presented by MPB with $40,000 in cash prizes is bringing a judging panel of world-renowned talent including:
• Emma Reeves - Photo Editor for Rolling Stones Magazine
• Donal Boyd - Wildlife Conservation Photographer
• Wally Koval - Founder of Accidentally Wes Anderson

Submission categories include: Water, Human, Delight, Adventure, and Film with sponsorship by MPB, Kodak, Martinelli's, Boxed Water, Caddis and Finisterre

Amateur and professional photographers are eligible and may enter as many categories as many times as they would like. Open worldwide to all ages.

Prize Details:
$40,000 (USD) in cash prizes across 5 categories
WATER CATEGORY presented by Boxed Water - $6,000 (1) Grand Prize | $500 (2) Finalists | $50 (Multiple) Honorable Mentions
HUMAN CATEGORY presented by Caddis - $6,000 (1) Grand Prize | $500 (2) Finalists | $50 (Multiple) Honorable Mentions
DELIGHT CATEGORY presented by Martinelli's - $6,000 (1) Grand Prize | $500 (2) Finalists | $50 (Multiple) Honorable Mentions
ADVENTURE CATEGORY presented by Finisterre - $6,000 (1) Grand Prize | $500 (2) Finalists | $50 (Multiple) Honorable Mentions
FILM CATEGORY presented by Kodak - $6,000 (1) Grand Prize | $500 (2) Finalists | $50 (Multiple) Honorable Mentions"

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