Here is a comprehensive chart detailing entry and closing times, style preferences, technical requirements, and web links for each of the photography competitions I mentioned:

Competition Entry Dates Closing Date Style Sought Technical Requirements Web Link
Smithsonian Photo Contest Typically January – March March Nature, Travel, People High-quality digital images; image sizes and formats vary. Smithsonian Contest
Nature Conservancy Photo Contest January – March March Nature, Wildlife, Conservation High-resolution digital images (JPEG, TIFF, PNG). Nature Conservancy
National Geographic Travel Photo Contest January – March March Travel, Nature, Adventure Digital images (JPEG, PNG, TIFF); max 20 MB. National Geographic Contest
Wildlife Photographer of the Year (People’s Choice) Usually June – September September Wildlife, Nature High-resolution image files (up to 5MB per image). Wildlife Photographer
Photocrowd Free Competitions Ongoing (check for specific calls) Varies Various (Landscape, Nature, Portrait, etc.) High-quality digital images (JPEG, PNG); varies by competition. Photocrowd
UNESCO International Photo Contest Ongoing (check for specific calls) Varies Heritage, Culture, Human connections Digital image files (JPG, TIFF); max 10 MB. UNESCO Photo Contest
Black and White Spider Awards January – March March Black and White Photography High-resolution digital images (JPG, TIFF, PNG); 5MB max. Spider Awards
International Photography Awards (IPA) January – March March Various (Nature, People, Architecture, etc.) Digital files (JPG, PNG, TIFF); max 10MB. IPA Awards
LensCulture Emerging Talent Awards Typically January – March March Emerging photography talent (varied subjects) Digital images (JPG, TIFF, PNG); recommended resolution 300dpi. LensCulture Awards
GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year Typically January – March March Wildlife, Nature High-resolution digital images (JPEG, TIFF); max 5MB. GDT Wildlife Photographer
PhotoVogue Italia Ongoing Ongoing Fashion, Artistic Photography High-quality images; preferably TIFF, PNG, or JPG; 300dpi. PhotoVogue

Notes:

  1. Closing Dates may vary depending on the specific year or theme, so it’s always best to double-check the official websites.
  2. Style Preferences are broad and can change depending on the specific category or annual themes within each competition.
  3. Technical Requirements often involve file formats such as JPEG, TIFF, or PNG. For most competitions, digital files should be at least 300 dpi for print quality. Some competitions may limit file sizes to ensure they are manageable for judging.

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