Capture the Dark photography competition from The International Dark-Sky Association2020
Applicant criteria
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) is offering a photography competition, It held its first annual Capture the Dark photography competition during May 2020. The goal was to portray the meaning of the night for people around the world. Participants were invited to submit images in five categories: Connecting to the Dark, International Dark Sky Places, Impact of Light Pollution, Bright Side of Lighting, and Youth. In two weeks, IDA received nearly 450 submissions from people around the world.
Categories:
- Connecting to the Dark
- International Dark Sky Places
- Impact of Light Pollution
- Bright Side of Lighting
- Youth
Eligibility Criteria:
- Category 1: Connecting to the Dark. Experiencing a natural night provides perspective, inspiration, and leads us to reflect on our humanity and place in the universe.
- Category 2: International Dark Sky Places. Over 130 protected lands and municipalities have been certified by IDA as an International Dark Sky Place creating havens for astrophotographers around the world
- Category 3: Impact of Light Pollution. Light pollution can have significant impacts on the environment, human health, and our access to the universe.
- Category 4: Bright Side of Lighting. Light pollution can give lighting a bad rap. But lighting that follows IDA’s Principles for Responsible Outdoor Light can be beautiful, healthy, and functional.
- Category 5: Youth. Entrant must be 17 years old or younger.
About The International Dark-Sky Association:
The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) is a United States-based non-profit organization incorporated in 1988 by founders David Crawford, a professional astronomer, and Tim Hunter, a physician/amateur astronomer. The mission of the IDA is "to preserve and protect the night time environment and our heritage of dark skies through quality outdoor lighting.
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