攝影，跨越了語言與職業，每個人都能通過影像傳遞出照片背後的精彩故事，一張好的照片，默不作聲，但又意味深長。此次比賽為參賽者提供一個全球化的攝影交流平台，用才華和創意，書寫獨特的攝影篇章，詮釋出獨有的影像故事。
Photography transcends language and professions; everyone can convey the remarkable stories behind the images through photography. A good photo speaks silently but carries deep meaning. This competition provides participants with a global platform for photographic exchange, allowing them to express their unique photographic narratives through talent and creativity.
比賽項目：卓越杯，當代國際攝影大賽
Competition Item: Excellence Trophy, Contemporary International Photography Competition
比賽主題/Theme：生命律動 Rhythm of Life
拍攝設備Photography Equipment：
手機組、相機組、無人機組、其他設備
Smartphone Category, Camera Category, Drone Category, Other Equipment Category
比賽拍攝内容Competition Photography Content：
拍攝内容需圍繞主題，可拍攝自然風景、人文風景、動植物攝影、運動攝影、生活攝影等。
The content of the photography must revolve around the theme and can include natural landscapes, cultural landscapes, wildlife photography, sports photography, lifestyle photography, and more.
重要日期/Important Dates
截止報名&遞交作品日期：2024年11月08日
Deadline： Nov 08, 2024
公佈結果日期：11月15日
Results Announcement： Nov 15
*本會將於公佈正式結果後約90工作天內，以郵寄方式送出獎項及獎狀（如選擇製作）
The organization will send awards and certificates (if chosen for production) by mail within approximately 90 working days after the official results are announced.
團體報名表/Group Registration
請點擊上方文件按鈕獲取，填寫后請通過Whatsapp發送。
Please click the file button above to obtain it,after filling it out, please send it via WhatsApp.
比賽形式/Competition Format：拍攝原創參賽作品照片並附200字內文字說明，於協會網站上傳參賽作品。
Take original photographs for your entry and include a description of no more than 200 words. Upload the entry on the association's website.
參賽組別/Competition Groups：
啟蒙組（2021年或以後出生）Enlightenment Group (born in 2021 or later)
幼苗組（2020年出生）Seedling Group (born in 2020)
幼兒組（2019年出生）Toddler Group (born in 2019)
幼童組（2018年出生）Young Child Group (born in 2018)
兒童組（2016-2017年出生）Children's Group (born in 2016-2017)
少兒組（2014-2015年出生）Youth Group (born in 2014-2015)
少年組（2012-2013年出生）Junior Group (born in 2012-2013)
青少年組（2009-2011年出生）Teen Group (born in 2009-2011)
青年組(2006-2008年出生）Young Adult Group (born in 2006-2008)
公開組(2005年或之前出生）Open Group (born in 2005 or earlier)
提交方式/Submission Method：
透過電話/電郵/Whatsapp/Wechat提交電子版，檔案可以為視頻格式。命名規則為姓名+設備組別+年齡組別。
Submit the digital version via phone/email/WhatsApp/WeChat. The file can be in video format. The naming convention is Name +Photography Equipment+Age Group.
評分標準/Grading Criteria：
主題内容（30分）
作品表達新穎（25分）
攝影構圖技巧（30分）
作品風格突出（15分）
Theme Content (30 points)
Novelty of Expression (25 points)
Photography Composition Techniques (30 points)
Prominent Style (15 points)
比賽作品要求/Competition Entry Requirements：
1.參賽者需要圍繞比賽主題進行拍攝參賽作品，并附上200字以内的文字説明，參賽作品不得脫離比賽主題。
2.攝影設備不限，可使用手機、相機（單反、微單等）、無人機等。
3.作品色彩不限，作品大小不限，需為 JPG、JPEG、PNG 格式。
4.參賽作品不得添加水印、簽名、邊框。作品均須保留原始EXIF信息和RAW格式原件,如因著作權等知識產權發生九分，無法提供原始文件進行證明，主辦機構有權取消獲獎資格。必要時，主辦機構有權索要原始作品進行核對。參賽即同意並授權于比賽及主辦機構免費使用于正面宣傳、展示。
5.不接受任何形式的AI作品。參賽作品必須為個人原創拍攝，並擁有作品的全部版權，從未公開發表及未用於商業用途，不得侵犯個人隱私、知識產權、版權等。參賽作品嚴禁抄襲，若參賽作品違反或侵害版權，其法律責任由參賽者自負，主辦機構概不負責。
6.參賽照片可進行裁放，及可作適當后期处理：如亮度、对比度、白平衡与饱和度等調整。但不允許其他後期加工、合成製作等技术改变作品原始内容，禁用电脑软件如 Photoshop、lightroom 等处理照片。
7.若被發現涉非參賽者的本人作品，將被取消參賽資格；參賽作品如抵觸任何法例，一切法律責任將由參賽者承擔，本會概不負責；所有參賽作品不能含有不良意識或任何具爭議性及不恰當之內容。參賽作品不能含有宣傳商業或政治元素。
1.Participants need to shoot their entries based on the competition theme and include a description of no more than 200 words. Entries must adhere to the competition theme.
2.There are no restrictions on photography equipment; participants can use smartphones, cameras (DSLR, mirrorless, etc.), or drones.
3.There are no restrictions on the color of the works or their size, but they must be in JPG, JPEG, or PNG format.
4.Entries must not include watermarks, signatures, or borders. All works must retain the original EXIF data and RAW format files. If copyright or other intellectual property issues arise and the original files cannot be provided for verification, the organizing committee reserves the right to disqualify the entry. If necessary, the organizing committee has the right to request the original works for verification. By participating, entrants agree to grant the organizing committee free use of their works for promotional and display purposes.
5.No AI-generated works will be accepted. All entries must be original photographs taken by the participant, with full copyright ownership. Works must not have been published previously or used for commercial purposes and must not infringe on personal privacy, intellectual property, or copyright. 6.Plagiarism is strictly prohibited; if any entry violates or infringes copyright, the participant will bear all legal responsibilities, and the organizing committee will not be held liable.
Photos may be cropped and subject to appropriate post-processing, such as adjustments to brightness, contrast, white balance, and saturation. However, other forms of post-processing or compositing that alter the original content of the work are not allowed. Software like Photoshop or Lightroom may not be used to process photos.
7.If it is discovered that a submission is not the participant's own work, the participant will be disqualified. If any entry violates any laws, all legal responsibilities will be borne by the participant, and the organizing committee will not be held liable. All entries must not contain any inappropriate or controversial content and must not promote commercial or political elements.
[個人獎]
[Individual Awards]
每個比賽組別，按得分順序設以下個人獎項
For each competition category, the following individual awards will be given based on the scoring order：
冠軍（每個組別前15%）
Champion (Top 15% of each category)
亞軍（每個組別前35%）
Runner-up (Top 35% of each category)
季軍（每個組別前65%）
Third Place (Top 65% of each category)
優秀作品獎（其餘分數者）
Outstanding Work Award (Remaining participants)
*獎杯申請可自行選擇，詳情可通過獎項申請進行了解。
The trophy application can be chosen by oneself, and details can be understood through the award application.
*如需進一步了解獎項的具體要求和申請流程，建議參賽者登入相關的獎項申請平台，查閱詳細的指引和說明，以獲取最新的資訊。
*For further information on the specific requirements and application process for awards, it is recommended that participants log into the relevant award application platform to review detailed guidelines and instructions to obtain the latest information.
*獎項將於結果公布後約三個月內送出。Awards will be sent out approximately three months after the results are announced.
*證書及獎項將以英語為本。Certificates and awards will be issued in English.
[團體獎 - 文藝卓越教育大獎]
[Group Award - Excellence in Arts Education Award]
根據團體（學校、畫室或老師為單位）參賽作品數量計算，報名超過5位小朋友，綜合評分較高的3個團體可免費獲得獎項。Based on the number of submissions from a group (school, art studio, or teacher), if more than five children from a group register, the three groups with the highest combined scores will receive awards for free.
作品必須由參賽者本人獨立完成，或在家長和指導老師的指導下獨立完成。All works must be completed independently by the participant or under the guidance of parents and instructors.