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Terms & Conditions

EligibilityTechnical SpecificationsSubmission and Entry LimitsCopyright and Usage (Royalty Clause)Judging Criteria

Eligibility

This competition is open to hobby and professional photographer

The photographs should be taken within the geographical boundaries of Satara district, with a focus on rural landscapes in particular.0

Technical Specifications

Photography Related

Photos: Photos should be in JPEG/JPG format and should not exceed 15-20 MB in size. There should be no large watermarks on them.
Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI to ensure high-quality printing for future exhibitions and frames.
Dimensions: The long side of the image should be at least 3000 pixels.
Aspect Ratio: Standard 3:2 or 16:9 is preferred for landscape orientation.
Editing: Basic color correction and cropping are permitted. However, excessive manipulation or AI-generated elements will lead to disqualification.

Reel Related

Reel: The duration of the reel should be 15 to 60 seconds and should be in vertical (Vertical 9:16) format.

Editing: Basic color correction may be used, but AI or over-editing should not be used to alter the original elements of the photo. 

Submission and Entry Limits

Quantity: Each participant can submit a maximum of (e.g. 3 to 5) entries.
Entry Fee: A non-refundable fee of ₹ 200 per entry for DSLR photography and ₹ 50 per entry for mobile photography applies.
Deadline: All entries must be submitted through the official registration portal by 23/02/2026.


Copyright and Usage (Royalty Clause)

Ownership: The photographer retains full copyright of the image.
Usage Rights: By entering, the participant grants the organizers an exclusive license to use the photo for exhibitions, calendars, and promotional materials.

Commercial Sales: If a photo is selected for commercial frame sales or coffee table books, the photographer will receive a royalty on each sale (e.g., 10-15%) as per the signed agreement. 

Judging Criteria

Entries will be evaluated by a professional panel of Nikhil Kate, Ganesh Kalaskar based on creativity, technical execution, and how well the image captures the essence of rural Satara.
The decision of the jury will be final and binding.