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01/22/2006 02:34:54 PM · #1 |
Don't know if this link has been previously listed (didn't come up when forum search was used).
The Outdoor Life Photo Contest 2006
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01/22/2006 04:11:30 PM · #2 |
| Thanks Barry. Looks like it ends march 15th so there is time. |
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01/24/2006 12:41:06 AM · #3 |
Look at what the web site said...
"The Outdoor Life âTAKE YOUR BEST SHOTâ Photo Contest is open to amateur photographers who are legal residents of the 50 United States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and Canada (excluding Quebec)."
I hate to seem "US centric" but I don't know why Quebec would be excluded. Can one of my numerous northern friends care to enlighten me? |
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01/24/2006 12:56:45 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by ShotMD:
Look at what the web site said...
"The Outdoor Life âTAKE YOUR BEST SHOTâ Photo Contest is open to amateur photographers who are legal residents of the 50 United States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and Canada (excluding Quebec)."
I hate to seem "US centric" but I don't know why Quebec would be excluded. Can one of my numerous northern friends care to enlighten me? |
...because they're French?
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01/24/2006 01:00:07 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by ShotMD:
Look at what the web site said...
"The Outdoor Life âTAKE YOUR BEST SHOTâ Photo Contest is open to amateur photographers who are legal residents of the 50 United States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and Canada (excluding Quebec)."
I hate to seem "US centric" but I don't know why Quebec would be excluded. Can one of my numerous northern friends care to enlighten me? |
unlike the rest of canada quebec isn't a state of the US. :) |
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01/24/2006 01:04:43 AM · #6 |
| Also remember win - lose - or draw the photo you submit belongs to them to use anyway they see fit. You have just gave them one of your best pics for free. Now if you win then your name is in print, lose and they still get to use your pic for whatever. Most contests are just like that, it is a great way to be recognized but also a way for them to get free royalty free photos. |
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01/24/2006 01:05:12 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by ShotMD:
I hate to seem "US centric" but I don't know why Quebec would be excluded. Can one of my numerous northern friends care to enlighten me? |
I may be wrong, but I do believe that one cannot participate in any contest, game and similar undertaking where monetary prizes are awarded, unless such activities are sponsored or officially recognized by the provincial government.
If I have time tomorrow, I will endeavour to make inquiries in this regard.
Ray |
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01/24/2006 01:05:36 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by PhantomEWO:
Also remember win - lose - or draw the photo you submit belongs to them to use anyway they see fit. You have just gave them one of your best pics for free. Now if you win then your name is in print, lose and they still get to use your pic for whatever. Most contests are just like that, it is a great way to be recognized but also a way for them to get free royalty free photos. |
True story!
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01/24/2006 01:10:11 AM · #9 |
yes, Brent and Ray are both correct. It is indeed a Quebec law that prevents such contests there.
Also Brent is right, see this quote from the rules of this particular contest:
All entries become the property of Outdoor Life and may be used in the future at its sole discretion
If you are ok with giving away your work....go ahead and enter.
We must all remember to ALWAYS read the fine print.
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01/24/2006 01:50:34 AM · #10 |
| The contest rules state: "open to amateur photographers". Amateurs who are used to being paid for their photographs are called professionals. There are other contests open to those. |
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01/24/2006 02:24:28 AM · #11 |
So what is the definition of amateur? We cannot decide on the definition of professional, can we decide on amateur?
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01/24/2006 01:15:59 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by Prof_Fate:
So what is the definition of amateur? We cannot decide on the definition of professional, can we decide on amateur? |
Well you are indeed known at "Prof" Fate not Mr Fate, or Sir Fate, or Hey You Fate ... so you indeed must be the professional everyone else needs to strive to be ;)
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01/24/2006 01:57:00 PM · #13 |
I think the general rule for "professional" is you ARE one if half your income or more comes from your "hobby".
Which.....considering that I work very part time right now....I could almost say! hahahaha.
But, that's the general rule I've heard. |
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