Everyone knows a picture is worth
1,000 words
1,000 words can tell a story. We invite you to tell us a story with a photograph.
We’ve chosen five words that we would like to see you interpret: Solitude, Courage, Joy, Hope and Mystery.
Choose one & submit a photo that you feel best captures its essence.
Every picture tells a story. Send us a picture. Share your story.
Contest runs from November 9 to February 24
Winner will be announced on March 5th |
Photo Categories
- Joy
- Hope
- Solitude
- Mystery
- Courage
 Click here for categories explanation
Over $12,000
in prizes! |
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
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$4,210 Prize!
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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
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$818 Prize!
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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
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- $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
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| Up to a $1,036 Prize Value! |
A $322 Prize Value |
A $171 Prize Value |
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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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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
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the prizes. Each contestant can submit one photo to one category only, multiple entries will be void.
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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.
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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! |
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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!
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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 |