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Directive 001

RULES &
REGULATIONS

IGeneral Directives

01

Photos can be taken using mobile phones or cameras. However, only approved camera apps that allow manual control and RAW output will be accepted.

02

Submissions must be made via Google Form (link to be shared).

03

Photographs must be original and free from copyright violations.

04

Minor editing (brightness/contrast/cropping) is allowed, but heavily manipulated or AI-generated images are not permitted.

05

Add a creative topic for the photo.

06

Format: JPEG/PNG and RAW image, maximum 10MB.

07

Each participant can submit up to 02 photographs.

08

To be eligible, participants must like and follow the official Facebook page of SEDS OUSL.

09

Only likes, reactions, and shares received through the official SEDS OUSL Facebook post will be considered.

10

Engagement from fake, duplicate, or inactive accounts will not be counted.

11

Any form of unethical engagement (buying likes, bots, or misleading activity) will lead to disqualification.

12

The decision of the organizing committee will be final and binding.

13

Extra points will be given for availability of an educational component in the capture.

Submission Data Checklist

The following data MUST be included in your submission form. Missing or incorrect data will lead to disqualification.

Date & Time of Capture
Approximate Location
Device Name & Model
Name of Camera App/Software
List of Features (Manual Focus, Long Exposure, Tracking, etc.)
Attachments (Tripod, Star Tracker, Filters, Phone Mount, Lens, etc.)
ORIGINAL RAW FILE REQUIRED

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