Are you passionate about protecting our natural underground wonders?
We are thrilled to announce the theme for this first season’s UIS Cave Photo Contest:
Responsible Caving
This contest is all about highlighting practices that:
- Preserve cave ecosystems.
- Protect these hidden marvels for future generations.
Calling all cave photographers and cavers!
Share your best images that demonstrate responsible caving practices. We are looking for photos that show:
- Respect for the environment
- Sustainable exploration practices
- A commitment to preservation
Whether it is minimizing light, leaving no trace, or being careful around fragile formations, your photo can inspire others to explore responsibly.
Winning photos will be showcased on UIS social media platforms, promoting global awareness of sustainable caving. Each post will feature the photographer’s name, a brief biography, and the compelling story behind the image.
How to Participate:
- Submit a photo that captures responsible caving in action.
- Include a short caption about the scene, the responsible practice, or the story behind the photo.
Submission Guidelines:
- Eligibility: Open to all with an interest in responsible caving.
- Photo Quality: High-resolution (minimum 1080p or 300 dpi). Accepted formats: JPEG or PNG.
- Caption: 50–150 words to provide context and highlight responsible caving practices.
- Number of Entries: Up to three photos per participant.
- Deadline: Entries are due by 15 January 2025.
- How to Submit: Send photos and captions to speleo.artsandletters@gmail.com with the subject: “UIS Responsible Caving Photo Contest.”
The UIS Arts and Letters Commission proudly organizes this contest.
Get creative, enter now, and work together to spread the message of cave conservation and responsible exploration!