2011 Vistek Photo Contest - over 12,000 dollars in prizes to be won

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The Winners Gallery

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS!

And congratulations to everyone who submitted a photo to this year's contest – you made the voting process a challenging one for all of us here, at Vistek!

A huge thank-you to all of our sponsors, without whom we wouldn't have been able to offer up such incredible prize packages! We look forward to next year and even more fantastic photo submissions!

Drop by ANY Vistek location between now and April 27 to peruse our Gallery of Winners for yourself!

Grand Prize Winner
Step in to the Light by Jason Amlin
Toronto, ON

Best Black & White
Icabod Lane by Paul Spears
Guelph, ON

CATEGORY WINNERS:

COURAGE

HOPE

JOY

MYSTERY

SOLITUDE

First Place
The Ankor Kid
Casey Patrick
Toronto, ON

Second Place
Meg
Ryan Coudlrey
Toronto, ON

Third Place
Kickflip
Steve Marentette
Calgary, AB

First Place
Reaching for a Dream
Larry Louie
Edmonton, AB

Second Place
Spiritual
Collin Cregg
Mississauga, ON

Third Place
Hope in Haiti
Jay Perry
Stoney Creek, ON

First Place
Fullness of Life
Henry VanderSpek
Toronto, ON

Second Place
Doggie Paddle
Galen Lofstead
Vancouver, BC

Third Place
Big Sister and Little BrotherMichelle Somerville
Guelph, ON

First Place
John, in the 1971 Coupe de Ville – Alastair Bird
Vancouver, BC

Second Place
Flowers and Those Legs
Dy Vy
Woodbridge, ON

Third Place
Untitled
Levi Wedel
Calgary, AB

First Place
Lone Tree in Yellowstone Anita Erdmann
Calgary, AB

Second Place
La Caverne
Marc Filion
Guelph, ON

Third Place
Untitled
Isabelle Lafontaine
Ste-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, QC

The Grand Prize - for best overall picture.

To the overall winner

$2,000 Vistek Gift Card
Elinchrom D-Lite 2/4 Starter to Go
G-Technology G-Safe 1TB
Chimera Octa 2 Beauty
Canson 13"x19" Platine Fibre Rag 310gsm - 25 sheets
Canson 13"x19" Rag Photographique Smooth 210gsm - 25 sheets
Canson 13"x19" Baryta Photographique 310gsm - 25 sheets
Photo Life Magazine 1 Year Subscription
Canson 8.5"x11" Discovery Pack
Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine 1 Year Subscription
Single Issues of Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine

$4,210 Prize!

To the Best overall Black & White Photo

$250 Vistek Gift Card
Crumpler "The Enthusiast" Backpack
G-Technology G-Drive 1TB
Canson 13"x19" Baryta or Platine - 25 Sheets
Photo Life 1 Year Subscription
Canson 8.5"x11" Discovery Pack
Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine 1 Year Subscription
Single Issues of Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine

$818 Prize!

The Category Prizes
We will also award a FIRST, SECOND and THIRD prize in 5 different categories for a total of 15 great prize packages!
The Categories: Joy | Hope | Solitude | Mystery | Courage

FIRST PRIZE	SECOND PRIZE	THIRD PRIZE
$800 Vistek Gift Card G-Technology G-Drive Mobile USB 500GB Canson 13"x19" Baryta or Platine - 25 Sheets Photo Life 1 Year Subscription Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine 1 Year Subscription Single Issues of Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine Prizes vary, see details	$275 Vistek Gift Card Canson 8.5"x11" Discovery Pack Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine 1 Year Subscription Single Issues of Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine	$100 Vistek Gift Card Canadian Art Magazine 1 Year Subscription Canson 8.5"x11" Discovery Pack Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine 1 Year Subscription Single Issues of Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine
Up to a $1,036 Prize Value!	A $322 Prize Value	A $171 Prize Value
	Second Prize for HOPE Note: the Second prize for HOPE is slightly different. The Value is $321.00 Photoflex 42" reflector and Stand Kit(Amplis) $75 Vistek Gift Card Canson 8.5"x11" Discovery Pack Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine 1 Year Subscription Single Issues of Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine

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Special Thanks to our Contest Sponsors.

It is with many thanks that we introduce our sponsors who have helped to make this a very exciting contest!

Platinum Sponsors

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Gold Sponsors

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Silver Sponsors

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Bronze Sponsors
	221896 TriFlip Kit Eight in One 75cm (30") 240609 Ezybox Hot Shoe Kit 60cmx60cm	View Product Line

	"The Enthusiast" Backpack 256211 The Industry Disgrace Black Roll Crumpler Toilet Paper	View Product Line

	239714 CompuPrimus AW Black 246110 Magnum DV 4000 AW Black 241420 Classified 200 AW Black	View Product Line

	1 Year Subscription to Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine Single Issues of Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine	View Website

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	42" Multidisk Reflector and Stand Kit	View Product Line

	One Year Subscription to PhotoLife	View Website

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Canadian Art	Canadian Art Magazine Subscription	View Website

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Contest Rules:

This contest is open to Canadian residents only. INDIVIDUALS MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE or older to be able to participate in
the contest and claim any of the prizes. Each contestant can submit one photo to one category only, multiple entries will be void.
EMPLOYEES OF VISTEK, and members of their respective families are ineligible to participate in the contest.
EMPLOYEES OF ANY SPONSOR or agency involved with the contest are ineligible to participate in the contest,
as are members of their respective families. PRIZES ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE and may not be exchanged for other prizes or for cash.

By participating in the Photo Contest, I agree to the following.

Vistek reserves the right to remove or replace any files that compromise the security of the server, or are otherwise malignant. The following types of files may not be uploaded under any circumstances:

Files that are pornographic. This includes, but is not limited to, files depicting genitalia, nudity, or sexual situations.
Files that infringe on the copyrights of any entity. This includes, but is not limited to, copyrighted photographs, as well as files for which user lacks usage and distribution permissions.
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Files that are illegal and/or are in violation of any Canadian laws, laws pertaining to digital content usage in the Canadian Federal Government.
Files may be used in relation to marketing this contest or the contest for next year.
Winning photos may be displayed at various Vistek Locations.
Prints of the winning files will be displayed and sold for charity.

Uploading any type of the above-mentioned files will result in:

The immediate termination of user's account.
The deletion of any images that user has uploaded.
Possible prosecution.

This will be effective immediately upon detection of any violations listed above, with perpetual duration, at the discretion of Vistek.
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All files are © to their respective owners · All other content is © Vistek. Vistek is not responsible for the content any uploaded files, nor is it in affiliation with any entities that may be represented in the uploaded files.

First Place Category Prizes Explained
This shows the difference between the first place prizes for the different categories.

JOY

$500 Vistek Gift Card
Lowepro CompuPrimus AW
G-Technology G-Drive Mobile USB 500GB
Photo Life 1 Year Subscription
Canson 13"x19" Baryta or Platine - 25 sheets
Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine 1 Year Subscription
Single Issues of Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine

A $1,016 Prize Value!

HOPE

$800 Vistek Gift Card
G-Technology G-Drive Mobile USB 500GB
Canson 13"x19" Baryta or Platine - 25 sheets
Photo Life 1 Year Subscription
Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine 1 Year Subscription
Single Issues of Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine

A $1,036 Prize Value!

SOLITUDE

$800 Vistek Gift Card
G-Technology G-Drive Mobile USB 500GB
Canson 13"x19" Baryta or Platine - 25 sheets
Photo Life 1 Year Subscription
Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine 1 Year Subscription
Single Issues of Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine

A $1,036 Prize Value!

MYSTERY

$800 Vistek Gift Card
G-Technology G-Drive Mobile USB 500GB
Canson 13"x19" Baryta or Platine - 25 sheets
Photo Life 1 Year Subscription
Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine 1 Year Subscription
Single Issues of Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine

A $1,036 Prize Value!

COURAGE

$800 Vistek Gift Card
G-Technology G-Drive Mobile USB 500GB
Canson 13"x19" Baryta or Platine - 25 sheets
Photo Life 1 Year Subscription
Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine 1 Year Subscription
Single Issues of Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine

A $1,036 Prize Value!

Contest runs from
November 9 to February 24
Winner will be announced on March 5th

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