SPIE, a leading international society for optics and photonics, is now accepting submissions for its annual International Day of Light Photo Contest. Open to photographers around the world, the contest invites both amateurs and professionals to showcase the many ways light influences life on Earth.
Held annually, the contest aims to raise awareness about the International Day of Light and highlight the vital role light plays in cultural, economic, and societal development.
What to Submit
Photographers are encouraged to capture creative and impactful images that depict:
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The properties of light and its interaction with nature, materials, and the atmosphere
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Light technologies such as lasers, LEDs, or optical fibers
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Images made using light-based instruments like telescopes or microscopes
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Human interaction with light and light-based technology
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How light contributes to improving quality of life
Prizes
Winners will receive the following cash prizes:
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First Prize: USD $2,500
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Second Prize: USD $1,000
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Third Prize: USD $500
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Judges’ Choice—Best of Science Prize: USD $1,000
How to Enter
To participate:
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Visit the contest entry page.
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Complete the application form and upload your photo(s) following the provided guidelines.
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For more information, visit the official SPIE photo contest website.
SPIE, an international leader in optics and photonics, is currently inviting submissions for its International Day of Light Photo Contest, open to global photographers including amateurs and professionals. The contest emphasizes the importance of light in diverse spheres such as culture, economy, and societal development, aligning with the goals of the International Day of Light.
Entrants are encouraged to submit innovative photos that depict the properties of light in various contexts, such as its interaction with nature, light technologies like lasers and LEDs, instruments like telescopes and microscopes, human interaction with light-based technology, and ways light enhances quality of life.
The contest awards cash prizes: First Prize at USD $2,500, Second Prize at USD $1,000, Third Prize at USD $500, and a Judges' Choice for Best of Science at USD $1,000. To enter, participants should complete the application form and submit their photos via the contest entry page, with more details available on the official SPIE photo contest website.
