Overview
This Mobile photography competition is organized for the alumni group of 1997 - 99 Pre Degree batch, Payyanur college, Kerala. We invite the group members of the Oru Vattam Koodi to participate in the competition.
Participation is restricted only to the group members.
പയ്യന്നൂർ കോളേജിലെ 1997 - 99 പ്രീഡിഗ്രി ബാച്ചിലെ പൂർവ്വ വിദ്യാർത്ഥി ഗ്രൂപ്പിന് വേണ്ടിയാണ് ഈ മൊബൈൽ ഫോട്ടോഗ്രാഫി മത്സരം സംഘടിപ്പിക്കുന്നത്. മത്സരത്തിൽ പങ്കെടുക്കാൻ ഒരു വട്ടം കൂടിയിലെ ഗ്രൂപ്പംഗങ്ങളെ ക്ഷണിക്കുന്നു.
പങ്കാളിത്തം ഗ്രൂപ്പ് അംഗങ്ങൾക്ക് മാത്രമായി പരിമിതപ്പെടുത്തിയിരിക്കുന്നു.
Guidelines & Requirements
- Eligibility
The Photography Competition is open to 97-99 batch Pre Degree alumnus of Payyanur college
- Theme
“World Environment Day”
- No. of Entries
Each participant is required to submit 2 entries
- Captions
Every entry should be captioned
- Editing
Basic Editing standards for enhancement, such as brightness, minor colour corrections, contrast, tone, brightness are acceptable
- No Manipulations
Photos must not be manipulated to alter the visual content of the image. Any manipulation of pictures or use of editing software to add or remove elements/ objects to the picture will result in disqualification. Name, signature, watermarks, border, company name etc. are not to be affixed on the pictures or the captions. Such entries will be disqualified.
- File Format
JPEG / JPG. Max size 5 Mb each
- Submission Deadline
All entries must be submitted before the deadline expires. Once entries have been submitted, no changes will be permitted
- Original Content
Only original self-clicked pictures, for which the participant holds full copyright ownership, will be accepted. Participants must click the pictures themselves and retain copyright over them. Any entries found to be plagiarized, infringing on copyright, trademarks, intellectual property, or taken from the internet and falsely claimed as one's own will be immediately disqualified
- Appropriate content
Photos that portray violence, inappropriate content, violation of animal or human rights, or contents contrary to the law, religious, cultural & moral traditions and practices of India are prohibited and such entries will be disqualified
Awards & Prizes

Gold Prize
- Winner's Medal
- Winner's Certificate
- Aarts Maestro Portfolio
- Online Exhibition

Silver Prize
- Winner's Medal
- Winner's Certificate
- Aarts Maestro Portfolio
- Online Exhibition

Bronze Prize
- Winner's Medal
- Winner's Certificate
- Aarts Maestro Portfolio
- Online Exhibition
- For all Participants : Participation Certificate | Aarts Maestro Portfolio | Online Exhibition
- Public Choice Awards : Medal | Certificate
Theme
World Environment Day ( June 5th ) Special Mobile photography
Jury Information
To preserve the sanctity of the competition & the jury process, the names of our expert jury panel will made public just a week before the competition results are announced.
The judging criteria
- Composition: Balance, symmetry, leading lines, techniques that guide the viewer's eye through the image, creating visual interest
- Lighting: Needless to say, lighting is one of the most crucial in landscape photography. Light - both quality & direction, using light to enhance the mood, atmosphere, overall impact of the photograph, creative use of natural or artificial light - all matter
- Creativity and Originality: Think outside the box - Be Original & offer unique perspectives, use innovative techniques, fresh approaches & interpretations to familiar subjects. A landscape is not just what the Earth creates, it is how you interpret what you see!
- Technical Skill: Sharpness, exposure, depth of field, and post-processing techniques, attention to details, precise execution. Be sure to read guidelines on post processing and editing
- Impact: Mood, story telling, how well you capture a moment in time!
- Unique value: Iconic landmarks, lesser known locations - always attract the eye of the judges!
- Story telling: Obvious! A well told story always matters! Well framed, well crafted images, telling a great story score over others
Key Dates & Timeline
Registration Begins
16th May
Registration Closes
2nd June
Submission Closes
2nd June
Public Voting Begins
5th June
Jury Evaluation Begins
1st June
Competition Results
15th June
Exhibition Ends
31st July
How to Enroll
Terms & Conditions
Limited Grant of Rights: Aarts Maestro respects the creator's copyright to their work and the same shall remain vested with the creator of the image. By entering into the competition, you grant the platform Aarts Maestro, the organiser / sponsor of the competition, their licensees and designees, the worldwide, irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free right to use the entry in the platform / sponsor / organizers print, electronic and web communications, on digital assets, products or any merchandise, and in ads promoting future competitions, without further permission, compensation, or notification. You further agree that the said platform / organizer / sponsor shall have the right, but not the obligation, to use your name and /or photograph for the same purposes.
For any help, contact us: hello@aartsmaestro.com (+91 78293 91391 | +91 78293 92392)
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Oru Vattam Koodi - Mobile Photography Competition
Private CompletedOverview
This Mobile photography competition is organized for the alumni group of 1997 - 99 Pre Degree batch, Payyanur college, Kerala. We invite the group members of the Oru Vattam Koodi to participate in the competition.
Participation is restricted only to the group members.
പയ്യന്നൂർ കോളേജിലെ 1997 - 99 പ്രീഡിഗ്രി ബാച്ചിലെ പൂർവ്വ വിദ്യാർത്ഥി ഗ്രൂപ്പിന് വേണ്ടിയാണ് ഈ മൊബൈൽ ഫോട്ടോഗ്രാഫി മത്സരം സംഘടിപ്പിക്കുന്നത്. മത്സരത്തിൽ പങ്കെടുക്കാൻ ഒരു വട്ടം കൂടിയിലെ ഗ്രൂപ്പംഗങ്ങളെ ക്ഷണിക്കുന്നു.
പങ്കാളിത്തം ഗ്രൂപ്പ് അംഗങ്ങൾക്ക് മാത്രമായി പരിമിതപ്പെടുത്തിയിരിക്കുന്നു.
Guidelines & Requirements
- Eligibility
The Photography Competition is open to 97-99 batch Pre Degree alumnus of Payyanur college
- Theme
“World Environment Day”
- No. of Entries
Each participant is required to submit 2 entries
- Captions
Every entry should be captioned
- Editing
Basic Editing standards for enhancement, such as brightness, minor colour corrections, contrast, tone, brightness are acceptable
- No Manipulations
Photos must not be manipulated to alter the visual content of the image. Any manipulation of pictures or use of editing software to add or remove elements/ objects to the picture will result in disqualification. Name, signature, watermarks, border, company name etc. are not to be affixed on the pictures or the captions. Such entries will be disqualified.
- File Format
JPEG / JPG. Max size 5 Mb each
- Submission Deadline
All entries must be submitted before the deadline expires. Once entries have been submitted, no changes will be permitted
- Original Content
Only original self-clicked pictures, for which the participant holds full copyright ownership, will be accepted. Participants must click the pictures themselves and retain copyright over them. Any entries found to be plagiarized, infringing on copyright, trademarks, intellectual property, or taken from the internet and falsely claimed as one's own will be immediately disqualified
- Appropriate content
Photos that portray violence, inappropriate content, violation of animal or human rights, or contents contrary to the law, religious, cultural & moral traditions and practices of India are prohibited and such entries will be disqualified
Awards & Prizes

Gold Prize
- Winner's Medal
- Winner's Certificate
- Aarts Maestro Portfolio
- Online Exhibition

Silver Prize
- Winner's Medal
- Winner's Certificate
- Aarts Maestro Portfolio
- Online Exhibition

Bronze Prize
- Winner's Medal
- Winner's Certificate
- Aarts Maestro Portfolio
- Online Exhibition
- For all Participants : Participation Certificate | Aarts Maestro Portfolio | Online Exhibition
- Public Choice Awards : Medal | Certificate
Theme
World Environment Day ( June 5th ) Special Mobile photography
Jury Information
To preserve the sanctity of the competition & the jury process, the names of our expert jury panel will made public just a week before the competition results are announced.
The judging criteria
- Composition: Balance, symmetry, leading lines, techniques that guide the viewer's eye through the image, creating visual interest
- Lighting: Needless to say, lighting is one of the most crucial in landscape photography. Light - both quality & direction, using light to enhance the mood, atmosphere, overall impact of the photograph, creative use of natural or artificial light - all matter
- Creativity and Originality: Think outside the box - Be Original & offer unique perspectives, use innovative techniques, fresh approaches & interpretations to familiar subjects. A landscape is not just what the Earth creates, it is how you interpret what you see!
- Technical Skill: Sharpness, exposure, depth of field, and post-processing techniques, attention to details, precise execution. Be sure to read guidelines on post processing and editing
- Impact: Mood, story telling, how well you capture a moment in time!
- Unique value: Iconic landmarks, lesser known locations - always attract the eye of the judges!
- Story telling: Obvious! A well told story always matters! Well framed, well crafted images, telling a great story score over others
Key Dates & Timeline
Registration Begins
16th May
Registration Closes
2nd June
Submission Closes
2nd June
Public Voting Begins
5th June
Jury Evaluation Begins
1st June
Competition Results
15th June
Exhibition Ends
31st July
How to Enroll
Terms & Conditions
Limited Grant of Rights: Aarts Maestro respects the creator's copyright to their work and the same shall remain vested with the creator of the image. By entering into the competition, you grant the platform Aarts Maestro, the organiser / sponsor of the competition, their licensees and designees, the worldwide, irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free right to use the entry in the platform / sponsor / organizers print, electronic and web communications, on digital assets, products or any merchandise, and in ads promoting future competitions, without further permission, compensation, or notification. You further agree that the said platform / organizer / sponsor shall have the right, but not the obligation, to use your name and /or photograph for the same purposes.
For any help, contact us: hello@aartsmaestro.com (+91 78293 91391 | +91 78293 92392)
Organizer

Payyanur College, 97-99 PDC
Oru Vattam Koodi - Alumni meet for the Silver Jubilee celebrations of 1997 - 99 Pre Degree batch of Payyanur College, Payyanur, Kerala.
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Oru Vattam Koodi - Mobile Photography Competition
Private CompletedOrganizer

Payyanur College, 97-99 PDC
Oru Vattam Koodi - Alumni meet for the Silver Jubilee celebrations of 1997 - 99 Pre Degree batch of Payyanur College, Payyanur, Kerala.












