{"id":2986,"date":"2024-12-06T16:47:38","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T16:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uis-speleo.org\/?p=2986"},"modified":"2025-01-16T17:27:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T17:27:56","slug":"join-the-uis-cave-photo-contest-celebrate-responsible-caving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uis-speleo.org\/index.php\/2024\/12\/06\/join-the-uis-cave-photo-contest-celebrate-responsible-caving\/","title":{"rendered":"Join the UIS Cave Photo Contest \u2013 Celebrate Responsible Caving &#8211; Deadline extended to January 31"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you passionate about protecting our natural underground wonders?<\/p>\n<p>We are thrilled to announce the theme for this first season\u2019s UIS Cave Photo Contest:<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Responsible Caving<\/h3>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2987 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/uis-speleo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/b-Photo-Contest-Poster-891x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uis-speleo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/b-Photo-Contest-Poster-891x1024.jpg 891w, https:\/\/uis-speleo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/b-Photo-Contest-Poster-261x300.jpg 261w, https:\/\/uis-speleo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/b-Photo-Contest-Poster-768x883.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uis-speleo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/b-Photo-Contest-Poster-1336x1536.jpg 1336w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>This contest is all about highlighting practices that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preserve cave ecosystems.<\/li>\n<li>Protect these hidden marvels for future generations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Calling all cave photographers and cavers!<\/p>\n<p>Share your best images that demonstrate responsible caving practices. We are looking for photos that show:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Respect for the environment<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable exploration practices<\/li>\n<li>A commitment to preservation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether it is minimizing light, leaving no trace, or being careful around fragile formations, your photo can inspire others to explore responsibly.<\/p>\n<p>Winning photos will be showcased on UIS social media platforms, promoting global awareness of sustainable caving. Each post will feature the photographer&#8217;s name, a brief biography, and the compelling story behind the image.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><strong>How to Participate:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Submit a photo that captures responsible caving in action.<\/li>\n<li>Include a short caption about the scene, the responsible practice, or the story behind the photo.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h5><strong>Submission Guidelines:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Open to all with an interest in responsible caving.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Photo Quality:<\/strong> High-resolution (minimum 1080p or 300 dpi). Accepted formats: JPEG or PNG.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Caption:<\/strong> 50\u2013150 words to provide context and highlight responsible caving practices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Number of Entries:<\/strong> Up to three photos per participant.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> Entries are due by 15 January 2025.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How to Submit:<\/strong> Send photos and captions to speleo.artsandletters@gmail.com with the subject: \u201cUIS Responsible Caving Photo Contest.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The UIS Arts and Letters Commission proudly organizes this contest.<\/p>\n<p>Get creative, enter now, and work together to spread the message of cave conservation and responsible exploration!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you passionate about protecting our natural underground wonders? 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