THE LIGHTHOUSE

THE UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES AREA A

A PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

First Name*

Last Name*

Chapter*

Email*

Mobile Number* Digital Photo Entry Filename

Paid Entry Fee (P500.00)

Received by

(One form and fee per entry)

*Required

Photo Title:

Photo Description;

Entry Number

Mailing Address*

ENTRY FORM

The Photo Contest is entitled “LIGHTHOUSE”. It is to showcase the unique architectural character, aesthetic, and function of a single structure seen and located in different harbors giving light to sea travellers during the past and at present time that they are nearing land and at times a picturesque town or city.

The main aim for the contest is to document the existing lighthouses in the Philippines with photography and, at the same time, developing the photographic skills of the Architects as a medium of architectural expression.

A Fiscal Year Calendar ( beginning July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016) will be produced from the winning and selected photographs from the contest

All entries from the contest will be exhibited of all the entries before the judging period and during the National Convention on April 2015 and possibly creating a permanent exhibition at the UAP Headquarters.

WHO CAN JOIN :All UAP members from Area A who are in good standing as of September 30 , 2013.

DURATION OF CONTEST:

01 September 2014 – 02 February 2015

CRITERIA :The photos will be judged with the following criteria:

RELEVANCE: The subject of “Lighthouse” should be shown, located anywhere in the Philippines ideally those along the shores of Northern Luzon. which may be working or not working,

CREATIVITY: How well the subject of the lighthouse has been represented and translated into the photographic medium in a creative way using available photographic techniques.

TECHNICAL: The photo should show technical excellence in the photographic medium and adheres to the submission and technical requirements.

SUBMISSION AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS1. Each entrant will only be able to submit up to a maximum

of five (5) entries with entry form and fee separate for each entry.

2. The image can be in either color or black and white. Post-processing of images will be limited to the manipulation of sharpness, colors, “spotting,” “clean-ups,” prior to submitting

3. Compositing, super-imposing and layering are not allowed

4. All submissions must be submitted on a high quality photo paper, matte / silk 12”x18” or 12”x12” or 12”x 16” size with the filled out entry form.

5. The photo’s brief description indicating the location, day, date and time the photo was taken placed at the back of the photo.

6. Photos may not have watermarks (copyrights, names or other text overlays), camera time/date stamps, or decorative borders. The name of the entrant should not appear anywhere within on or underneath the photo.

7. High Resolution Digital (2048 pixels minimum in any dimension) copies of the entry must be submitted along with the printed image.

8. All entries shall be sealed in an appropriate box, with the payment of the entry fee of P500.00 per entry, to be submitted not later than 5:00 pm, Monday, February 02, 2015 at the UAP Headquarters to :

Ms. Liza Moreno Area A Coordinator Mezzanine Floor, UAP Headquarters Scout Rallos, Q.C.

(special arrangements can be made with the local chapters for the submissions as long as the deadline above is complied with)

DISQUALIFICATIONS:If it is found that a submitted photo violates copyright, the photo shall be disqualified from the contest.

PRIZES :Awarded by the jury there will be two winners: 1st and 2nd Place and one public favorite First Prize :P30,000.00 Cash PrizeSecond Prize : P20,000.00 Cash PrizePublic Favorite : P5,000.00 Cash Prize

AWARDING and JUDGING:All the entries will be exhibited for public view-ing (public to judge the best entry) in Baguio City from 05 February to 20 February

A shortlisted group of the top 30 entrants will be invited to the Area A Assembly by February 05 for the awarding ceremony The Final Judging will be on 2:00 pm, 27 February 2015 during the AREA A Assembly at the Las Casas de Acuzar, Bagac, Bataan

The Awarding will be during the Honor Lunch of the Area A Assembly 28 February 2015

For Further Inquiries. Please contact:

Ar. Henry C. Desierto, uapChairperson / RDD A-1aMobile: 0918 923 8200 Email Address : phdesierto@yahoo.com

Aris Go, uapCo- Chairperson / President , Baguio ChapterMobile: 0999 990 4908 Email Address : arisgo@gmail.com

THE LIGHTHOUSEA PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

DESIGN: 90 DESIGN STUDIO BAGUIO