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Does it matter which way round my picture is?

No. You can take your picture in portrait or landscape. If your image is abstract make sure you make clear on the back which way is up (top of mage).

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What size should the pictures be?

We recommend you use a camera with at least 5 mega pixels, copy your biggest file size in JPEG format onto your school’s entry CD. Your printed image should be 12 inches on its longest side (standard print size would … more…

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I don’t have a digital camera, can I still enter?

Yes. But you will need to include a high resolution scan of your image. This is because all finalists images are to be printed in a book to celebrate their work. If your photo is one of those we will … more…

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Can I alter images using photo software?

We only want to see pictures that are a faithful representation of what you saw so please don’t add or take anything away from the picture as it was originally taken. You may use contrast and colour settings to make … more…

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