Photo Contest: The Story in the Picture

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Photo: Lola Akinmade

Oftentimes, less is more. And sometimes, its a total lot more.

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This 6-word microstory by Ernest Hemmingway is arguably a many important example of a less-is-more mantra. How many ways can we interpret that? What kinds of feelings do those 6 words, in which sequence, evoke in you?

Photographs have been an additional medium to tell a story in a snapshot. A design is value a thousand difference goes a cliche. But what about when a design is additionally value a thousand interpretations? These can be a many compelling as well as engaging images. They have been additionally unbelievably tough to capture; theyre usually not something we can plan. They have been usually serendipitous moments when we happen to have your camera during your side as well as have been discerning enough upon a draw.

So we know how tough it is to constraint these moments. Thats because were having a contest. If youre not clear what were looking for, have a demeanour during Lola Akinmades print during a top of a page. Or this a single below:

Lost persons area

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How to contention your entry
  • Ensure your print is during least 930 px far-reaching (or 620 px tall if vertical).
  • Attach a print in an email to carlo[at]matadornetwork[dot]com.
  • In a subject, come in Photo Contest Entry Story in a Picture.

    • Deadline for submissions is 11:59 PM EST November 28, 2010.

    Choosing a winner

    All submissions will be judged by a panel of Matador Editors. The winning entry will embrace a copy of Rough Guides Make The Most Of Your Time On Ea! rth: 100 0 Ultimate Travel Experiences. Check out Lolas examination of a book here.

    The top 10 entries will additionally be enclosed in a destiny print essay to be published here during The Travelers Notebook. Please help widespread a word by Tweeting as well as posting to your Facebook wall!

    [Fine print: By submitting your photo, we agree to concede Matador to publish it, unaltered, in any destiny post inside of a Matador Network. All alternative rights retained by a photographer.]

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    MatadorUs Travel Photography Program gives we direct feedback upon your work, as well as lifetime access to a many supportive, dynamic, as well as fun community of Travel Writers, Travel Photographers, as well as New Media Professionals upon a web.


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