If you have been on holiday or live in the Western Lake District and Coast, Cumbria and have taken any photos that you are particularly proud of, then your picture could feature on the cover of the Western Lake District and Coast Visitor Guide and be seen by thousands as they decide where in our beautiful area to come to on holiday.
If you take photos of our beautiful lakes, coast, mountains and scenery we would love to see them, and it could be your image that becomes our cover star. It doesn’t matter if it was a lucky quick snap or a carefully crafted masterpiece – if its good, we want to see it!
Submit your photo entry for consideration to be used in our 2023 Western Lake District and Coast Visitor Guide by clicking the link below and using the Google form to give us details. T&Cs apply.
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T&Cs of the photo competition
Western Lake District and Coast Visitor Guide Photo Competition T&Cs
- The winner of this competition will have their image featured as the front cover for the Western Lake District and Coast Visitor Guide 2023.
- There is no monetary prize for this competition.
- The photograph entered must be of the Western Lake District and Coast.
- We are aware that digital photography does allow for enhancements. The following enhancements are permitted:
– Removing spots, blemishes, or scratches.
– Editing the colour for the sake of composition.
– Cropping the image.
We cannot accept composite images (entries that have multiple photographs stitched together). The aim is to stay true to the natural beauty of the Western Lake District and Coast so please avoid heavy editing where possible.
- Entrants from all over the world are welcome, but the photo must be taken within the Western Lake District and Coast.
- Entrants must not be professional photographers. For the purposes of this competition, a professional photographer will be considered someone for whom 50% or more of their annual income comes from the sale of their photography.
- Please ensure when entering your image that you give the correct email address and contact name, in case we need to get in touch.
- To be suitable for print, the winning photograph must be able to be supplied in the following format:
– Portrait Orientation
– JPEG, PDF or TIFF
– High resolution
– At least 300 DPI - Photographs will be judged on the following criteria:
– Composition
– Originality
– Public Appeal
– Suitability to be featured as the front cover of the Western Lake District and Coast Visitor Guide 2023. - All entries received up until the stated closing date will be considered by the judging team who are working to produce the 2023 Western Lake District and Coast Visitor Guide. A shortlist and then final winner will be selected by the team of judges.
- By entering the competition all entrants grant Western Lake District and Coast Partnership Ltd the right to publish and exhibit their photographs on their website, marketing materials and any other documentation they see fit. While every effort will be made to credit photographers, including printed publications, we cannot guarantee that every use of the image will include the photographers’ name.
- Western Lake District and Coast Partnership Ltd reserves the right to cancel this competition or amend any terms and conditions at any time without warning.
- If the winner is unable to be contacted after reasonable attempts, the runner-up’s image will be used.
- By entering this competition, you agree to all terms & conditions regarding this competition.