Capture Canada Photo Contest - over 20,000 dollars in prizes to be won

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Can you capture our
country's distinct personality
in a photo?

We challenge you to try. Vistek's Capture Canada Contest gives you the whole
country to work with. Are you up to the challenge? For your effort, we're awarding a GRAND PRIZE PLUS a FIRST, SECOND and THIRD prize in 5 different categories
for a total of 16 great prize packages!

Over $20,000 in prizes!

Contest ends December 10, 2010 - invite your friends
to join!

Photo Categories

Photojournalism
Fine Art
People
Sports Photography
B&W

Click here for categories explanation

The Grand Prize - for best overall picture.

To the overall winner best able to Capture Canada

Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Printer
Nikon D90 Dual Kit with AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G VR DX and AF-S 55-200mm f/4.0-5. 6G VR DX IF-ED Telephoto Lens
Nikon SB-900 Speedlight
Elinchrom Ranger Quadra To Go Speed "A" Case Set
Canson 13"x19" Baryta Photographique 310gsm - 25 Sheets
Canson 13"x19" your choice
UltraChrome Print 16"x24"

$5,565 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: Photojournalism | Fine Art | People | Sports | B&W


Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Printer Nikon COOLPIX L110 Black Digital Camera Canson 13"x19" Platine Fibre Rag 310gsm - 25 Sheets UltraChrome Print 16"x20" Prizes vary, see details	Epson Artisan 50 Inkjet Printer Canson 8.5"x11" Platine Fibre Rag 310gsm - 25 Sheets Crumpler The Industry Disgrace Neck Strap Vistek $100 Gift Certificate UltraChrome Print 11"x17"	Canson 8.5"x11" Discovery Pack Moab 11"x17" Lasal Photo Luster Moab 8.5"x11" Lasal Photo Gloss Vistek $50 Gift Certificate Print 8"x10"
Up to a $1500 Prize Value!	A $440 Prize Value	A $125 Prize Value

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Contest ends December 10, 2010 - invite your friends to join!



	246052 Stylus Pro 3880 Printer 235294 Stylus Photo R1900 Printers 245231 Artisan 50 Inkjet Printers	View Product Line

	241713 D90 Kit with AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR DX and AF-S 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6 G VR DX IF-ED 238285 SB-900 Speedlight 248356 COOLPIX L110 Black Digital Camera	View Product Line



	242256 Ranger Quadra To Go Speed "A" Case Set	View Product Line

	Sandisk Memory Cards	View Product Line



	246969 13"x19" Baryta Photographique 310gsm - 25 Sheets 245559 13"x19" Platine Fibre Rag 310gsm - 25 Sheets 245557 8.5"x11" Platine Fibre Rag 310gsm - 25 Sheets 240852 8.5"x11" Discovery Pack - 1 each of 9 different papers	View Product Line

	249528 V-LUX 20 Black	View Product Line

	221895 TriFlip Kit Eight in One 75cm (30")	View Product Line

	250466 HD Helmet Hero Wide Angle Kit	View Product Line

	231322 11"x17" Lasal Photo Luster 270gsm - 50 Sheets 231312 8.5"x11" Lasal Photo Gloss 270gsm - 50 Sheets 231311 5"x7" Lasal Photo Gloss 270gsm - 50 Sheets	View Product Line

	245224 Classified Sling 220 AW Black 246110 Magnum DV 4000 AW Black 248944 Pro Runner 300 AW Black	View Product Line

	225337 Camden Medium Case 13.875"x19.9874"x1.875" 242490 Vista 11"x17" SP Onyx Cover Only - Landscape	View Product Line



	224323 Pro Panel Kit 42	View Product Line

	240005 5 Million Dollar Home - Black/Gun Metal 237672 The Industry Disgrace Black	View Product Line

	HomeSense Gift Certificates	Sponsor Website

Thank you to our honourable mention sponsor, Gentec International/Sandisk, who has generously donated eleven 4GB jump drives, eleven 16GB jump drives and eighteen 2MB CF cards with readers.

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 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 Capture Canada 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.
Files whose intended use or purpose is to harass individual or multiple persons.
Files whose intended use or purpose is the promotion of products or services through advertisements. This includes, but is not limited to, email spam and banner advertisements.
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.
If a file is deleted, user may not attempt to upload it again.

Legal Policy:

These Terms of Service are subject to change without prior warning. By using the Vistek web site, user agrees not to involve Vistek in any type of lawsuit or counter suit if any third party proceeds to take legal action against user for violations of these Terms of Service. Vistek directs full legal responsibility of the contents of the files that are uploaded to Vistek to individual users, and will cooperate with legal teams and government entities in the case that uploaded files are deemed to be in violation of these Terms of Service.

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.

Prize Categories Explained
There is a first second and third prize for every category below. This creates a total of 5 first , 5 second and 5 third prizes.

Photojournalism

The image says it all. Happy or sad. Political, social, economic
or geophysical. The picture tells a story.

Fine Art

The image can show textures (natural or man-made), geometric
patterns, architectural brilliance, high fashion, It can feature macro photography
or shot from afar. All variations are good. Better if it imparts a Canadian flavour.

People

Portraits of Canadians, young or old, posed or natural, single or in a
group, close-up or in an environment. It can portray emotion - joy, pride, or
sadness. And with Canada being one of the most multicultural countries on the planet, you have countless subjects to work with.

Sports Photography

Whatever the sport, the secret is to capture the action, excitement, danger and fun.

B&W

Black & White, because the format imparts a mood unto itself, deserves its own category. The content can be anything. But you are restricted to two colours.

First Place Category Prizes Explained
This shows the difference between the first place prizes for the different categories. The second and third prizes are the
same across their respective categories.

Photojournalism