Why the Book?
This book celebrates 50 years of Ranthambhore's legendary tigers and their incredible moments. It captures the essence of Ranthambhore's rich natural heritage, showcasing unique and iconic moments that may never be repeated. The tiger, a revered symbol in Indian culture, embodies strength, grace, and the triumph of good over evil. This book honours India's commitment to tiger conservation, a journey that has positioned India as the custodian of 70% of the world's tiger population.
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A collection of stunning pictures depicting the legendary tigers of Ranthambhore over five decades.
Stories of extraordinary encounters and moments of the wildlife in Ranthambhore.
Insights into the challenges and triumphs of tiger conservation in one of the most arid and hottest tiger habitats.
A celebration of Ranthambhore's rich natural heritage, including its diverse flora and fauna.
Contributions from renowned photographers worldwide, capturing the magic of Ranthambhore.
What to Do and How
We invite you to share up to 15 of your most captivating images by registering on our website and uploading them. Your stunning photographs could be featured in our upcoming book, accompanied by their unique stories. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your talent and have your work published.
Join us in celebrating 50 years of Ranthambhore manifesting the art of photography and storytelling by submitting your best shots. Register today and let your images tell the stories of this iconic park.
How You Can Help
When your image is selected, you contribute to a historic publication that will be a landmark in wildlife history for decades. By celebrating Ranthambhore’s natural heritage, your selected images can elevate your profile as a wildlife photographer.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so join us in this collective effort to create an iconic publication. Don’t miss out—register and upload your images today!
What Will Happen to the Proceeds
A 100% non-profit project, the proceeds from the sale of the photographic book dedicated to tiger conservation will be allocated to several critical initiatives spearheaded by our partnering NGO. The initiative includes Tiger Conservation Awareness and a portion of the funds will be invested in educational programs for local communities. These programs aim to raise awareness about the importance of tiger conservation, promote co-existence, and provide sustainable livelihood alternatives so as to reduce poaching and deforestation.
Contributing or purchasing this photographic book is more than just acquiring a beautiful collection of images; it is a direct investment in the future of our planet and the preservation of one of its most iconic species. Here’s how your contribution will make a profound impact:
Biodiversity Conservation
Tigers are apex predators and play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems. By protecting tigers, we also protect countless other species that share their habitat.
Economic Benefits
Healthy tiger populations can boost eco-tourism, providing sustainable economic opportunities for local communities and reducing the need for harmful activities like logging and poaching.
Cultural Heritage
Tigers hold a significant place in many cultures. Preserving them ensures that future generations can continue to draw inspiration from these majestic creatures. By supporting this cause, you are playing a vital role in creating a future where humans and wildlife co-exist harmoniously, and where the natural beauty of our world is preserved for generations to come.
Timelines
Submit your photos between 22nd June and 30th Sep 2024.
Initial selection notification will be sent within 30 days after the submission deadline.
Final selection will be made, and respective stories will be collected for the selected photos.
Process of Selection
- Submit your photos between 22nd June and 30th Sep 2024.
- You will receive an email notification regarding the selection status of your photo for the first round within 30 days of the deadline.
- If your photo advances to the final round, we will be in touch to uncover the story behind it.
- The book will feature a curated selection of the selected photos and their captivating stories.
Terms and Conditions for Image Submission
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Submission period:
- Opening date: 22nd June 2024
- Closing date: 30th Sep 2024
- Entries received after the closing date will not be accepted.
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Submission method:
- All entries must be submitted via this website: www.50yearsofranthambhore.com
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Entry fee:
- Submission of photographs is free.
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Entry limit:
- A maximum of 15 entries per person is permitted, restricted to images taken within the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve.
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File requirements:
- Individual images have to be a maximum of 5MB. If selected, we shall request for the high resolution images.
- Image resolution must be at least 300 dpi and should be taken either by a camera or a high-end cellphone.
- Acceptable file format: JPEG
- Images must not include watermarks, signatures, or borders.
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Permitted digital adjustments:
- Adjustments such as tone and contrast, cropping, burning, sharpening, dodging, noise-reduction, minor cleaning work, HDR, stitched panoramas, and/or in-camera focus stacking using multiple exposures taken at the same location and time are allowed.
- Adjustments must be reported in the description and should not misrepresent the reality of nature.
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Prohibited adjustments:
- Adding or removing animals, plants, people, objects, etc. is not allowed.
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Image authenticity:
- Images must not be false-coloured.
- Only images taken with a camera or a high-end cellphone are eligible. AI-generated images and/or AI-manipulated photos are not allowed.
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Selection criteria:
- Entries will be judged by a panel of experts based on the aesthetics, quality and the story the picture tells.
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Notification of selected images:
- Photographers of selected images will be notified by email or telephone using the contact details provided at registration.
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Finality of decisions:
- The Book team's decisions regarding photo selection shall be final and binding, with no correspondence entered into.
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Announcement of selected photos:
- Selected photographers will be informed via email.
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Right to modify:
- The Book selection committee reserves the right to void, cancel, suspend, or amend the selection as necessary.
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Originality and rights:
- Entries must be original work and must not infringe on the rights of third parties, including copyright, trademark, trade secrets, privacy, publicity, personal, or proprietary rights.
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Animal welfare:
- By submitting an entry, participants warrant that no animals were harmed or manipulated in the making of the image.