High School Physics Photo Contest

High School Photo Contest: Student Rules

  1. Photos must be unmounted and may be either black-and-white or color.
  2. All submitted photos must be printed on high gloss photographic paper and should be trimmed to 8” x 10” or 8½” x 11”
  3. Original photos may be cropped for better composition (as long as the final product is still an 8” x 10” or 8½” x 11” print). Minimal manipulation of digital images with the intention of accurately rendering the subject is acceptable e.g.: small adjustments to brightness, color, color balance and/or sharpness, is acceptable.
  4. The student must take the photo and each student is allowed to enter only one photo. Group work is not allowed.
  5. Choice of “Natural,” or “Contrived,”  category for entry
  6. Essay of 250 words or less describing the physics in the photo. The essay should have a title and must be written by the student
  7. Upload a jpeg file of the photo (High Resolution).
  8. Mail photo, printed copy of submission form (your teacher will print this for you), and "Entry Agreement" to AAPT High School Physics Photo Contest postmarked by May 20th.


Questions

For any questions regarding the contest or registration, please contact the AAPT High School Physics Photo Contest at photocontest@aapt.org, or 301-209-3340.