When the central lake shines with the lights of a brilliantly lit SLAC, the contrast between the dim lake surface and the bright architecture creates a fascinating spectacle. When the autumn sunlight filters through the clouds and falls on neatly arranged books, a golden glow subtly shimmers, as if delving into the mysteries of knowledge. When readers are immersed in their studies, the agile pen continuously dances on the paper. Do you feel compelled to capture these picturesque moments with your camera?
These moments are all worth savoring and even more worth preserving through the lens. Join the Lakefront Photography Event | Library Photography Competition! Use your unique perspective and delicate lens to capture these precious and beautiful moments and share this beauty with more people.
Event Theme
Lakefront Library Event | Photography Competition
Event Participants
All staff, faculty, and students of Wenzhou-Kean University
Event Timeline:
Photography Submission: October 25, 2023 – November 3, 2023
Public Voting: November 7, 2023 – November 12, 2023
Results Announcement: November 15, 2023
Submission Method
Participants can send their works in a compressed format package to the Wenzhou-Kean University Library’s email (library@wku.edu.cn) with the email subject 2023 Lakefront Photography and ensure successful submission based on the official email reply. Compressed files should be named with the student/employee ID + name. Participants can create titles for their photography. If there is a description for their work (not exceeding 100 words), it should be presented in a Word document and included in the compressed file.
Content Requirements
Submitted works should align with the theme and show various aspects related to the library, including people, events, architecture, and scenery. The submissions should combine authenticity and artistic value, portraying the architectural charm and cultural atmosphere of Wenzhou-Kean University Library.
Submission Requirements
1. Each person can submit up to 4 pieces. Color and shooting time are not limited, but the works must be in JPEG or JPG format with a minimum resolution of 3 million pixels. The original photography cannot be altered, only minor adjustments in color, tone, and brightness are allowed. No computer-generated compositions are permitted.
2. There are no restrictions on the equipment used, including DSLR cameras and smartphones.
3. The works must be original and must not be plagiarized, copied, or imitated. They should not have any modifications, decorations, watermarks, signatures, or logos of photography software.
4. Authors of the submitted works must have independent and complete copyright and guarantee that their submissions do not infringe upon the rights of any third party, including copyright, reputation, portrait, and privacy rights. In case of any disputes arising from the failure of this guarantee, all legal responsibilities will be borne by the submitter.
5. Each participant automatically gives up ownership of their submitted works and grants the organizing unit, Wenzhou-Kean University Library, permanent usage rights for the works submitted in this competition.
Selection Method
A combination of expert selection and public voting.
Initial Selection: The judging committee will browse the initially submitted works and select 30 works to proceed to the next round of evaluation.
Public Voting Stage: All WKUers will vote for the selected works.
Awards
First Prize: 2 winners;
Second Prize: 5 winners;
Third Prize: 10 winners;
Participation Awards: Several.
Notes
- Staff, faculty, and students who come to the library for photography should adhere to relevant rules and regulations and ensure not disrupt other readers who are studying in the library.
- Different works by the same author will be eligible for the highest-ranking award, which means each participant can only receive one award.
Content | GU Mengmeng & HU Linxiao
Layout | HU Linxiao
Review | REN Yuanyuan
