13th ANNUAL PHOTO MUSINGS “WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY DAY PHOTO CONTEST 2025”

(Organized by Photo Musings Colour Lab, Guwahati)

Theme: Monsoon in North East India

We invite photographers from across India to take part in “Monsoon in NE India,” a thematic photography contest celebrating the essence of monsoon across all eight states of North East India. Through this initiative, we aim to showcase the beauty, diversity, and unique experiences of the season.

Who Can Participate?

This open invitation welcomes hobbyists, professionals, and travellers to submit their finest monsoon-themed images from any of the following states: Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Sikkim

Contest Themes & Categories

Each submission must align with the following theme Catagories :

M1 – MONSOON LANDSCAPES

Landscapes of different states of north east India during monsoon season

M2 – FLORA & FAUNA

Plants, animals, birds, trees, flowers, etc of north east India captured during monsoon season . Some examples of flora and fauna during monsoon could be flowers or mushrooms that emerge during the season similarly there are some insects or reptiles that become active during this season . The scene could range from macro to wide shots

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M3 – CULTURE & FESTIVALS

Throughout north east India a lot of festivals and cultural practices happen during monsoon. Our desire is to see the actions, rituals, practices that people undertake or celebrate in our 8 north eastern states during the season

M4 – PEOPLE & ACTIVITIES

Inspite of the rains daily life continues and some activities are centred around monsoons, like agricultural activities . Through this theme we want to see people and their daily actions during the season in our northeastern states

M5 – FOOD & DRINKS

A lot of food and beverages or drinks appear and are consumed throughout our northeastern states during the monsoon season. These foods are not found during the other months and we want to see unique or similar meals or eatables found throughout the 8 states

PRIZES FOR EACH CATEGORY

a) First Prize – Rs 15,000/- (Rs.10,000/- Cash + Photo Musings Gift Coupon worth Rs 5000/-)
b) Second Prize -Rs 10,000/- (Rs. 7,000/- Cash + Photo Musings Gift Coupon worth Rs 3,000/-)
c) Third Prize – Rs. 7,500/- (Rs 5,000/- Cash + Photo Musings Gift Coupon worth Rs 2,500/-)
d) 3 Consolation Prizes (Photo Musings Gift Coupon worth Rs 2000/-each)

Submission date :

  • 10 th Aug 2025 (11:59 PM IST)

How to Submit?

  • Upload your images via clicking the Participate Button below. Each submission must include:
  • Title of the image
  • Location & State
  • Theme it relates to
  • Photographer’s Full Name, Email & Contact Number

GUIDELINES RELATED TO SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES:

  • participant can submit up to 5 photos in JPG format (300 DPI), with a 3:2 ratio, minimum 5000 pixels on the longer side, and a maximum file size of 10MB.
  • The submitted photos may be distributed among any or all the themes or could be submitted in one theme as well.
  • File name must follow this format: Theme_Your Name_State_Title.jpg (e.g., M1_Utpal_Dutt_Arunachal_Pradesh_Waterfall.jpeg). Please note that the state name should correspond with the state the image is representing and not the state from which the photographer belongs. Say for example, you are a photographer from Assam and are submitting an image from Tripura. The state name will be Tripura – eg : M4_Utpal_Dutt_Tripura_Dancing_in_the_Rain.
  • Entries should be in JPEG file.
  • Digital manipulation that distorts the reality of the photos will not be allowed. Only basic enhancements such as sharpening, contrast adjustment, or simple cropping will be allowed. HDR, Stacking, and Stitching images are not allowed.
  • The Images must be free from any kind of watermark/s.
  • The Organizers reserve the right to reject entries with incomplete details.
  • All submitted materials are non-returnable.
  • Participants must send their complete Name and address with pin code and contact number in the submission form.

COPYRIGHT/ INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY:

  • Entries must be the original he/she must be the copyright owner.
  • The Organizers reserve the right to reproduce any entry in print, broadcast and/or electronic media without requiring the permission of the participant and without any fee payment. However, the photographer will be acknowledged.

JUDGMENT AND RESULTS

  • The images will be selected by a panel of judges and their decision shall be final and binding. No correspondence pertaining to the selection process and decision shall be entertained.
  • Entries will be judged based on originality, creativity, and relevance to the theme.
  • The judging panel reserves the right not to award the prizes if the photographs submitted
  • do not meet the requirements stated in this document.
  • Results of the competition will be posted on www.photomusings.org on 19th August 2025

ACCEPTANCE OF RULES AND REGULATIONS

  • Submission of entries signifies acceptance of the rules and regulations of the competition.
  • While the Organizers will exercise due care during the collection, selection, and storage of images, it shall not be held liable for any failure.
  • For any assistance, you may contact our official Photo contest Executive, Ph-8811055000 between 9:00 am to 07:00 pm, Indian Standard Time.
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