The Contemporary Photography Contest

Details

Deadline:Jun 30, 2011
Fee:Free

Pedro Meyer is a pioneer and one of the most recognized representatives of contemporary photography. His photographic narratives use the traditional storytelling tools of empathy, analogy and humor. Create a piece of flash fiction (1000 words or less) or a work of poetry (50-500 words or less) inspired by the photograph "Grandma's Picture" by Pedro Meyer. View the picture here (scroll down a little).

We're awarding two sets of prizes for this contest: first and second place prizes for the best two flash fiction pieces, and first and second place prizes for the best two poems. But you can only submit EITHER one poem OR one flash fiction piece—so make sure to pick the one that's right for you.

The two first prizes were generously donated by a Scribophile member who wishes to remain anonymous. Thank anonymous Scribber!

Your flash/poem can happen anywhere and be about anyone. Use your imagination, and good luck!

Winning entries

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Prizes

1st prize:1st place flash fiction wins $100 cash via Paypal, 1st place poem wins $100 cash via Paypal
2nd prize:2nd place flash fiction wins $50 cash via Paypal, 2nd place poem wins $50 cash via Paypal

Rules

  • Your entry must be EITHER a flash fiction piece under 1000 words OR a poem between 50 and 500 words, inspired by the photograph "Grandma’s Picture" by Pedro Meyer. You can view the picture here: http://www.pedromeyer.com/boletines/boletin3-en.html (scroll down to view).

  • Entries must be received before midnight of June 30, 2011 (UTC time), and winners will be announced within two weeks of that date.

  • Entries will be judged by the Scribophile staff. Decisions are final.

  • Only one entry is allowed per member. Multiple entries will all be disqualified.

  • Work must have Public visibility on Scribophile until winners are announced.

  • Winners must have a valid Paypal account, or we won't be able to send the prize money!

Submission guidelines

  • To enter the contest, post your work on Scribophile and check the box that says "Enter this work into the contest". Your work will automatically be considered. The checkbox will be visible until the contest deadline, which is in UTC time.

  • Entry is free, but you'll need karma points to post your work. You can earn karma points by writing critiques of work by other members.

  • Email submissions will not be accepted.