通过体育运动赋予妇女和女童力量

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网址： http://connect.state.gov/page/photo-contest 

·         两名大奖获得者将获得平板电脑（iPad 3），其作品将在美国国务院展示。

·         亚军将获得ExchangesConnect的T恤和以前20名提交作品为主题的卡片。 

重要注意事项

·         参赛者须至少年满14岁。

·         如果你未满18岁，需由家长或监护人同意方可参加。

·         每名成员可以提交最多两（2）幅作品作为比赛参考。

·         参赛作品将由来自美国国务院及原创性、创造性、有效性和照片质量方面的摄影和体育专家组成的小组来评判。这是什么？（What are these?）

·         截止日期为2012年9月4日。

·         阅读我们的完整规则（full rules），以了解更多。

• 如何参与：

Follow These Steps to Enter 请遵循以下步骤

1. First, you must sign up for ExchangesConnect. 首先，必须在ExchangesConnect网站注册，地址 http://connect.state.gov/page/enter-photo-contest 

2. Take an original digital photo that addresses our theme and represents the empowerment of women and girls through sports. 拍摄反映比赛主题、代表“通过体育运动赋予妇女和女孩力量”的原创照片。

3. Click the "Enter the Photo Contest Now" button below for further instructions on adding required information, a descriptive title, a caption, and tagging your photo. 点击 http://connect.state.gov/page/enter-photo-contest 参加比赛

Questions? Read our "Common Questions" or send us a message at connectcontest(at)state.gov!有问题？阅读下面的常见问题，或者发送邮件至connectcontest(at)state.gov

摄影大赛常见问题

（你也可在http://connect.state.gov/page/photo-contest-common-questions#judging （英文）上了解详情）

问：我如何上传照片、添加标签和写描述？
答：请参阅摄影大赛说明（Photo Contest instructions）。

问：我的照片描述需要多少字？
答：对照片描述没有最短或最长的要求，但我们希望最好在英文100字左右。所有照片描述都须呼应比赛的主题：“通过体育运动赋予妇女和女孩力量。”

问：怎样判断照片的好坏？评定标准是什么？

答：照片将根据四个标准评定：

1、原创性：这张照片必须是你自己拍的。你的照片是否原创、新奇或者独出心裁？

2、创造性：你的照片有想象力吗？有创造性的照片能突破展示想法或信息的传统方式。例如，你可以从一个意想不到的角度来拍照片，或者聚焦在一个一般会被忽略的细节上。避免简单的人群或建筑的快照。

3、有效性：你的照片是否明显与主题相关：“通过运动赋予女性权利”？一个有效的照片将与观看者分享在你的社区或文化中代表性的舞蹈。

4、照片质量：你的照片是否赏心悦目？一张高品质的照片构成精美，并有明确的焦点。它不应该模糊，太暗或太亮。记住，你不需要成为一个专业摄影师才能拍出高品质照片！

问：我能否提交由我的朋友或家人为我拍摄的照片？

答：不能 - 根据我们的规则，提交的照片必须是由你自己原创，而且不能包含任何受其他人版权保护的元素。上传作品的ExchangesConnect成员将被视为参赛者，而且成为有资格竞争大奖的唯一人选。

问：我能提交一幅以上的照片吗？

答：在比赛中你能提交至多2张照片以供考虑。

问：我可以删除我的参赛作品，提交一张新照片么？

答：你最多可以提交两张照片供考虑。在你提交你的参赛作品后，它们就会被认为是最终稿，不可以被修改或者编辑。

答：我从哪里可以看到ExchangesConnect其他成员的摄影比赛提交作品？

答：所有参赛作品，连同两幅获胜照片和18名进入决赛的选手，将于2012年10月4日发布在ExchangesConnect上。

问：来自ExchangesConnect团体的投票或支持是否会在评审阶段被考虑在内？

答：照片将由运动和摄影专家团以及美国国务院的雇员评审。但是，我们鼓励你们与你们的朋友和家人分享你们的照片。

问：我如何确定我已经正确地提交了我的参赛作品？我的提交的参赛作品是否会被确认？

答：一位ExchangesConnect团队的成员将会发给你一个信息，告知是否你的参赛作品符合所有要求，以及你的参赛作品是否被确认。

问：我是否拥有我的照片的版权，或者国务院是否拥有我的图片的版权？

答：参赛选手保留其参赛作品的所有权。但是，参赛选手通过提交参赛作品，授予竞赛主办者许可，同意以任何媒体形式以及通过任何媒体渠道，进行与比赛有关的，与竞赛主办者商业有关的，使用、复制、分发、准备该作品的衍生作品、展出、以及进行表演，该许可是全世界范围、非排他性、免版税、可转让的。参赛作品在被竞赛主办者以宣传为目的而进行使用时，可以被编辑。（请看摄影比赛规则）

Empowering Women and Girls through Sports

Whether it's on the field, in the pool, or on the track, women and girls all over the world are leveling the playing field and raising the bar. Grab your camera, get creative, and capture an action shot that celebrates how sports empower women and girls.

Prizes

• Two Grand Prize winners will receive a tablet computer (iPad 3) and their entries will be displayed at the U.S. Department of State.
• Runners-up will receive ExchangesConnect T-shirts and trading cards featuring the top 20 submissions.

Important Notes

• You must be at least 14 years old to enter the contest.
• If you are under 18, you need permission from a parent or guardian to participate.
• Each member may submit a maximum of two (2) entries for consideration in the contest.
• Entries will be judged by a panel from the U.S. Department of State and photography and sports experts on originality, creativity, effectiveness, and photo quality. What are these?
• Deadline is September 4, 2012.
• Read our full rules to learn more.

Photo Contest Common Questions

(You could also find details at http://connect.state.gov/page/photo-contest-common-questions#judging )

Q: How do I upload a photo, add tags and write a description?
A: Please refer to the Photo Contest instructions.

Q: How long should my photo description be?
A: There is no minimum or maximum length for photo descriptions, but we expect that many will be about 100 words. All photo descriptions must respond to the theme of the contest: “Empowering Women and Girls through Sports.”

Q: How will photos be judged? What are the rating criteria?
A: Photos will be judged based on four criteria:

1. Originality: You must have taken this photo. Is your photo original, fresh or inventive?
2. Creativity: How imaginative is your photo? A creative photo breaks from traditional methods of presenting ideas and messages. For example, you could take the photo from an unexpected angle or focus on a detail that is usually ignored. Avoid simple snapshots of groups of people or buildings.
3. Effectiveness: Is your photo clearly related to the theme: "Empowering Women and Girls through Sports"? An effective photo will share a representation of dance in your community or culture with the viewer.
4. Photo Quality: Is your photo aesthetically pleasing? A high-quality photo is well composed and has a clear focal point. It should not be blurry, too dark or too light. Remember, you don't need to be a professional photographer to take a high-quality photo!

Q: Can I submit a photo of me that was taken by my friend or family member?
A: No - according to our rules, photo submissions must be original photos created by you and must not contain any elements that are protected by someone else’s copyright. The ExchangesConnect member who uploaded the entry will be considered the contestant and will be the only person eligible to compete for the grand prize.

Q: Can I submit more than one photo?
A: You may submit up to two (2) photos for consideration in the contest.

Q: Can I delete my entry and submit a new photo?
A: You may submit up to two photos for consideration. After you submit your entries, they are considered final and may not be modified or edited.

Q: Where can I see photo contest submissions from other ExchangesConnect members?
A: All entries, along with the two winning photos and 18 finalists, will be posted on ExchangesConnect on October 4, 2012.

Q: Is voting or support from the ExchangesConnect community taken into account in the judging process?
A: Photos will be judged by a panel of sports and photography experts as well as employees from the U.S. Department of State. However, we encourage you to share your photos with friends and family.

Q: How can I be sure that I submitted my entry correctly? Will my entry be confirmed?
A: An ExchangesConnect team member will send you a message to let you know if your entry meets all requirements and is confirmed.

Q: Do I own the copyright to my photo or does the State Department?
A: Contestants retain ownership of their entries. However, by submitting an entry, contestants grant the contest sponsor a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform the entries in any media formats and through any media channels in connection with the contest and in connection with the business of the Contest Sponsor. Entries are subject to editing, as they may be used by the contest sponsor for promotional purposes. (See Photo Contest Rules)