Photo Contest
Please note that our 2017 contest is now closed, but our 2018 contests will soon launch at http://www.experiencetravelguides.com/contests.
COVER SHOT?
If you upload a high res copy (300 DPI) of your photo, we will consider using it in our next issue. Perhaps it will be our next cover shot!
The maximum file size you can upload on the site is 2 Mb. If your image file is larger than that, please email hannah@cmipublishing.ca
My Dad on the Homestead
My Dad on the Homest..
This is a photo of my dad on my parents’ new homestead outside of Longview, AB.
Holding Hands on the Homestead
Holding Hands on the..
This is a photo of my parents holding hands on their new homestead outside of Longview, AB.
My Parents on Their New Homestead
My Parents on Their ..
This is a photo of my parents on their new homestead outside of Longview, AB.
We’re Watching You and You’re Watching Us
We’re Watching..
You never know what you might see on a backcountry trail ride. Viewing the king of the high peaks only 50 m away from between the horse’s ears, was a summer highlight. Thanks, Waterton!
We Gotta Go Where?
We Gotta Go Where?
After grunting up the Carthew-Alderson Trail on a solo ride in Waterton Lakes National Park in August, ‘Chocolate’ – a registered Spanish Mustang – takes in the view and contemplates the Carthew Summit ridge walk.
Bears Crossing
Bears Crossing
This isn’t a sign you see every day, but it doesn’t look out of place in Waterton Lakes National Park. The impressive stormy backlighting snagged my attention and begged for a photo.
How do I drink out of that?
How do I drink out o..
‘Chocolate’, a registered Spanish Mustang, viewing Cameron Falls in Waterton village before ascending the challenging Carthew-Alderson Trail to Carthew Summit ridge on an all-day solo ride in Waterton Lakes National Park, in August.
Sunrise with deers
Sunrise with deers
This picture was taken early morning, when the deers were walking around and looking for some food for breakfast…
Judges Category: Grand Prize
•Anchor D: Mountain Day Ride for two people (total value $500)
Judges Category: Second Place Prize
•Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino and Rockies Heli Canada getaway: 2 Night’s Accommodation, Voucher for Buffet dinner for 2 people, Continental breakfast each morning, $200 gift certificate for a heli tour
Voting Category
• Boundary Ranch and Sundance Lodges getaway: “Ride and Lunch” package for two, 1 Night Stay in a Large Tipi or Trapper’s Tent
Boundary Ranch ridge ride
Sundance Tipi
Eligibility: Contestants must be 18 years of age or older. Employees of CMI Publishing and the contest sponsors are not eligible. There is no limit on the number of entries that any one contestant can submit. Entry Deadline: Entries will be received until 11:59 pm, December 15, 2015. Photo Submissions: Are limited to photos taken taken on or near The Cowboy Trail in Alberta. Digital images should be saved as JPGs, in CMYK mode at 300 DPI. All images should have minimum dimensions of 4” by 6”. All entries must include the name and contact information of the photographer, a caption for the photo, and specifics on the date and location as to when the image was taken.
Here’s How to Enter:
- Mail your entry to: CMI Publishing, 116 Parkview Way SE, Calgary, AB, T2J 4M8.
- Complete your Photo Contest Entry and Upload your image(s) at the top of this page.
- Email your entry to hannah@cmipublishing.ca
Selection:
Photo submissions will be reviewed on the basis of technical quality, creativity, composition, and overall impact. The winners hereby agree to have their names, photos, and entries published by CMI Publishing on our web sites and in subsequent editions (both print and digital) of Experience the Cowboy Trail and Kananaskis Country. Judging of the entries will be conducted by a panel of professional photographers. All decisions by the judging panel will be final. Rights: Photographic submissions remain the property of the photographer. The sponsors reserve full usage rights of all entries for a period of three years, without cost, for use in tourism brochures, and any other corporate promotional materials. CMI Publishing reserves the right to showcase all winning and honourable mention photography indefinitely within printed and digital editions of Experience the Cowboy Trail and Kananaskis Country, on the CMI Publishing website and within contest promotional material. Sponsor rights shall not include the sale of submitted photographs to other parties or other commercial use. Photo credits will be provided where possible at the discretion of the sponsors. Good luck!
NOTES:
- Please allow 2 business days for us to actually approve and post your entry
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