Capture 380

Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2016 is delighted to launch Capture 380, a brand new competition in association with the Festival’s title sponsors, Emirates Airline.

Capture 380 gives participants the opportunity to bring together words and images in creative and imaginative ways to illustrate the theme of ‘Time’.

Participants are required to submit an original photo accompanied by up to 380 words (caption) in prose or poetry that enhance the image.

Both the photograph and the caption must be the entrant’s original work, previously unpublished and not previously submitted to any other competition.

Deadline is January 10, 2016.

Please submit your entry via the form below:

Name
Email
City
Age
Nationality
Contact Number
Photo		Max Image Size: 150KB Dimensions: 600 x 600 (px)
Caption the Photo		Max 380 words

By entering the competition, entrants confirm that they have obtained the consent of the owner of any private building, individual or group of people captured in the photograph

I certify that I have read and agree with the terms and conditions

Who can enter?

Nationals and residents of the UAE aged 14 to 25.

Shortlisted entrants must be able to prove their residency in the UAE.

What is the prize?

The winner will be awarded 4 Economy Class tickets in each language category to any of Emirates Airline’s (A380) 34 destinations from Dubai International Airport.

What are the rules?

The caption must relate to the submitted photograph
The caption must not exceed 380 words
The caption should be descriptive in nature and may include prose and/or poetry
The photograph and caption must be the entrant’s original work, previously unpublished and not previously submitted to any other competition
The photograph submitted online must be in .jpg format and must not exceed 150 kb in size. A higher quality version (up to 8 MB) should be available in case the organisers request it
Photographs should be 600x600 pixels
Photographs in black and white, colour and sepia are permissible
Photographs should not include any border, signature, be marked or watermarked in any way
Minimal editing is permissible however it should not affect the nature and/or authenticity of the photograph
Photographs and text must not breach public morals and must be respectful of the beliefs, cultural heritage and policies of the UAE

The Award Ceremony will take place during the Festival on the 10th of March 2016.

Terms and Conditions of Entry

Entries can be submitted in English and Arabic only
Entrants can only submit one entry per language category
Entrants who submit multiple entries in the same language category will be judged on their latest submission
Entrants below 18 must obtain their parents’ or guardians’ permission upon entering
Entrants must be between the ages of 14 and 25 on the 10th of January 2016
The winning entries will be used as and when deemed appropriate by the organiser and sponsor
The ownership of the rights to the publication of the winning entries will transfer to the Emirates Literature Foundation and may be used at their discretion
By entering the competition, entrants agree to observe the terms and conditions of the competition, including permission for the Emirates Literature Foundation and Emirates Airline to publish, print and distribute the winning entries and to use photographic images of entrants where appropriate
The competition is not open to the staff or dependents of the Emirates Literature Foundation and Emirates
Entries which do not adhere to the above terms and conditions will be disqualified

Terms and Conditions of Prize

Winning entry will receive four Economy class tickets in the name of the winner and for three other passengers to be claimed during a period not exceeding six months
Winner cannot obtain cash for the four Economy class tickets or transfer them to another person, or convert travel after tickets have been issued or convert this ticket to any other airline
Winner cannot accrue Skywards Miles from this ticket
Emirates Airline is not responsible for arranging visas for the winner
Emirates Airline is not responsible for any fees (changing of dates, upgrades, changing of destination) that may be required when traveling
The winner is allowed to carry the luggage weight according to the baggage allowances of their chosen destination
Booking will depend on availability of seats on the date chosen by the winner
To obtain ticket, winner must supply proof of identity (identity card, driver's license or passport)

Judges’ decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into with regard to these decisions.