Tag: competition

December 17, 2013 at 12:35 pm

The Top 100 ‘Pictures of the Day’ for 2013

The Top 100 'Pictures of the Day' for 2013

At the end of every quarter the Sifter highlights the top 25 ‘Pictures of the Day‘, culminating in an epic Top 100 at the end of the year (check out the ‘Top 100 POTDs for 2012‘). It’s hard to believe there is only two weeks left in 2013! I can’t wait to see what…

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November 27, 2013 at 12:17 pm

10 Notable Entries from the 2013 Nat Geo Photo Contest

10 Notable Entries from the 2013 Nat Geo Photo Contest

ONLY THREE DAYS LEFT TO ENTER! National Geographic invites photographers from around the world to enter the 2013 National Geographic Photography Contest. The grand-prize winner will receive $10,000 (USD) and a trip to National Geographic headquarters in Washington, D.C., to participate in the annual National Geographic Photography Seminar in January 2014. Eligible contestants can…

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November 15, 2013 at 3:59 pm

10 Outstanding Highlights from the 2013 Nat Geo Photo Contest

10 Outstanding Highlights from the 2013 Nat Geo Photo Contest

National Geographic invites photographers from around the world to enter the 2013 National Geographic Photography Contest. The grand-prize winner will receive $10,000 (USD) and a trip to National Geographic headquarters in Washington, D.C., to participate in the annual National Geographic Photography Seminar in January 2014. Eligible contestants can visit http://www.ngphotocontest.com to submit photographs in…

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October 21, 2013 at 12:41 pm

Exploring Our Changing World Through Photography

Exploring Our Changing World Through Photography

Earlier this month, National Geographic launched their photo-sharing platform, Your Shot (NGYourShot.com), which allows photography fans to connect with photographers and editors around virtual assignments and get direct feedback on their work. The platform’s first assignment invites photographers to share three images that convey, ‘how photography can help us explore our changing world’. At…

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October 1, 2013 at 12:50 pm

The Top 75 ‘Pictures of the Day’ for 2013

The Top 75 'Pictures of the Day' for 2013

*UPDATE 12/17/2013* THE TOP 100 ‘PICTURES OF THE DAY’ FOR 2013 HAVE JUST BEEN PUBLISHED! CHECK IT OUT! At the end of every quarter the Sifter highlights the top 25 ‘Pictures of the Day‘, culminating in an epic Top 100 at the end of the year (check out the ‘Top 100 POTDs for…

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September 24, 2013 at 12:40 pm

Epic Highlights from the National Beard and Mustache Championships

Epic Highlights from the National Beard and Mustache Championships

The fourth annual Just For Men National Beard and Moustache Championships® organized by Beard Team USA® took place on September 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana at the House of Blues in the French Quarter. More than 150 contestants from the U.S., U.K. and Canada competed in 17 categories (winners list here and here).…

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August 12, 2013 at 12:31 pm

Amazing Sculptures Carved from a Single Block of Ice

Amazing Sculptures Carved from a Single Block of Ice

Fairbanks, Alaska, is home to the World Ice Art Championships, one of the world’s largest ice sculpting competitions and exhibitions. From its beginning in 1988, the World Ice Art Championships has grown to a month-long event featuring more than 70 teams from around the world. The 2013 event, which ran from February 26 –…

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July 15, 2013 at 11:57 am

Jaw-Dropping Plant Sculptures from Mosaiculture International 2013

Jaw-Dropping Plant Sculptures from Mosaiculture International 2013

From June 22 to September 29, 2013, the Mosaïcultures Internationales Montréal 2013 – Land of Hope (MIM2013) will be on display at the Montreal Botanical Garden. The 2013 edition presents more than 50 creations from some 20 countries. The theme of the exposition, Land of Hope, aims to amaze visitors while raising their awareness…

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July 9, 2013 at 12:07 pm

The Top 50 ‘Pictures of the Day’ for 2013

The Top 50 'Pictures of the Day' for 2013

At the end of every quarter the Sifter will highlight the top 25 ‘Pictures of the Day‘, culminating in an epic Top 100 at the end of the year (check out the ‘Top 100 POTDs for 2012‘). It’s hard to believe we’re already half way through 2013. Below you will find the second installment…

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June 25, 2013 at 11:54 am

Editors Picks from the 2013 Nat Geo Photo Contest

Editors Picks from the 2013 Nat Geo Photo Contest

Calling all photographers! This is your final chance to enter the 2013 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest. The grand-prize winner will receive a 10-day National Geographic Expedition to the Galápagos for two aboard the National Geographic Endeavour. The contest ends Sunday, June 30, at 11:59 pm UCT. The entry fee is $15 (USD) per…

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