Lonely Planet Cover Contest

Lonely Planet Cover Contest
Deadline: September 8th, 2008

Have you ever dreamed of seeing your travel photos published on the cover of Lonely Planet? Well now’s your chance…

Lonely Planet and Pikeo are inviting photographers to submit their most unique and inspiring pictures of London, Paris, Barcelona and Istanbul.

Four winning shots will be chosen for the cover of Lonely Planet’s ‘Encounter’ guides to each city. The panel of judges consists of travel photography experts including representatives from the Association of British Photographers and Lonely Planet Images.

The winners of each cover will also receive a free trip to India, Russia, Morocco or Kenya courtesy of Intrepid Travel. In addition, twelve runners-up will receive prizes, as will a small selection of highly commended entries.

The winning images, plus Lonely Planet and Pikeo’s favourite shots, will be launched and showcased at a gallery exhibition in London when the guides go on sale next year.

The competition is open to those in the UK, France, Spain, USA and Canada and entries close on September 8, 2008.

Lonely Planet and Pikeo tips for a winning image:
- Images must be taken from a street perspective
- Use a reportage/documentary style
- Make the viewer feel they are actually there
- Have a central focal point
- Ensure composition is bold and colours are rich
- Avoid things looking staged by showing locals going about their everyday life
- Use iconic sights or architecture in an everyday context
- Always include people within your shots


Link: http://www.pikeo.com/event/lonely_planet_competition/results_coming_soon.jsp