Manvers Lake & Dearne Valley Trust and Manvers Waterfront Boat Club are pleased to announce
'The Great Manvers Photo Competition 2022'
Categories
There are three categories - Sport & Activities, Nature & Scenery and People at Manvers. The important thing is that there should be a "Manvers" context to all photographs - the photo should either be taken at Manvers Lake or feature members of the club participating in any of the club's activities away from the lake.
Sports & Activities
Photographs of sports and activities in the context of Manvers Lake or Manvers Waterfront Boat Club;
Some examples:
People At Manvers
Photographs of people visiting Manvers Lake;
Some examples:
Nature & Scenery
Photographs of nature/wildlife or the landscape/scenery around Manvers Lake;
Some examples:
Important: Make sure to get permission before you take photographs of people you don't know!
Prizes
The following prizes will be awarded;
Best Photograph Overall - one prize of £25
Best Photograph in each Category - three prizes of £15
Runner-Up in each Category - three prizes of £10
How To Enter
Photographs should be submitted in electronic format by email to photo@mwbc.org.uk (a maximum of 2 photos per category)
If the file size is too large for your email provider, put the images on a memory stick and bring it into the office.
Please include the following information in your email:
Subject: Manvers Photo Competition 2022
Your name and contact details
Information about your photograph - when and where it was taken, what is the subject, names of any people shown.
Credit Line information (if you want us to give you credit for the photo)
All photographs should be:
Rules & Conditions of Entry
People At Manvers
Photographs of people visiting Manvers Lake;
Some examples:
There are three categories - Sport & Activities, Nature & Scenery and People at Manvers. The important thing is that there should be a "Manvers" context to all photographs - the photo should either be taken at Manvers Lake or feature members of the club participating in any of the club's activities away from the lake.
Sports & Activities
Photographs of sports and activities in the context of Manvers Lake or Manvers Waterfront Boat Club;
Some examples:
- Photo of a sport or activity taking place at Manvers Lake
- Photo of a member (or members) of Manvers Waterfront Boat Club representing the club at a competition or event
- Photo of a club member (or members) on a club trip
People At Manvers
Photographs of people visiting Manvers Lake;
Some examples:
- Families enjoying a walk or a bike ride at the lake
- Children playing games at the lake
- People socialising at the cafe
Nature & Scenery
Photographs of nature/wildlife or the landscape/scenery around Manvers Lake;
Some examples:
- Views of Manvers Lake from different perspectives or viewpoints
- "Atmospheric" photos of Manvers Lake (e.g. sunsets, sunrises, mist)
- Photos of prominent landmarks or features at Manvers Lake (e.g. pit wheel)
- Photos of birds,fish, insects, plants at Manvers Lake
Important: Make sure to get permission before you take photographs of people you don't know!
Prizes
The following prizes will be awarded;
Best Photograph Overall - one prize of £25
Best Photograph in each Category - three prizes of £15
Runner-Up in each Category - three prizes of £10
How To Enter
Photographs should be submitted in electronic format by email to photo@mwbc.org.uk (a maximum of 2 photos per category)
If the file size is too large for your email provider, put the images on a memory stick and bring it into the office.
Please include the following information in your email:
Subject: Manvers Photo Competition 2022
Your name and contact details
Information about your photograph - when and where it was taken, what is the subject, names of any people shown.
Credit Line information (if you want us to give you credit for the photo)
All photographs should be:
- sharply focused on the subject
- properly exposed
- high resolution to allow large format printing (the higher the better!)
Rules & Conditions of Entry
- Entry to the competition is free and is open to anyone
- Entries close on 1st September 2022.
- All photographs must be submitted in electronic format by email to photo@mwbc.org.uk. Please include your name, contact details and information about the photo.
- You can submit 2 entries per category.
- By submitting an entry (or entries) you grant Manvers Lake & Dearne Valley Trust Ltd ("the Trust") and Manvers Waterfront Boat Club ("the Club") full rights to use any photographs submitted free of charge and without royalties for the purposes of promoting the aims and objectives of the Trust and Club. This use includes (but is not limited to) - websites, social media, printed materials, public display and press releases. This applies to all photographs submitted.
- The judges decision is final in deciding on the award of prizes.
People At Manvers
Photographs of people visiting Manvers Lake;
Some examples:
- Families enjoying a walk or a bike ride at the lake
- Children playing games at the lake
- People socialising at the cafe
Manvers Lake & Dearne Valley Trust Ltd. is a company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital, registered in England & Wales,Company Number 07521620. Registered Office: The Boathouse, Station Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S63 7DG
