PLEASE NOTE: If you want your pictures to be returned, you must include a
self-addressed, stamped return envelope. No pictures will be returned until the
winners have been published in the January/February 1998 issue of
TRAVELER.
CLOSING DATE: Entries must be postmarked no later than August 15, 1997.
JUDGING: Entries will be judged on the basis of creativity, photographic
quality, and effectiveness in expressing the contest theme.
AWARDS: Grand PrizeEighteen-day Galápagos Islands/Andes Adventure
in Ecuador for two, courtesy Quasar Nautica S.A. (+1 800 247 2925),
including round-trip transportation on American Airlines and U.S.$2,500 in American
Express Travelers Cheques. First PrizeTwelve-day Rail Journey Across Canada for
two, courtesy VIA Rail Canada (+1 800 561 3949) and Canadian Pacific Hotels
(+1 800 441 1414), including round-trip transportation on American Airlines
and U.S.$1,000 in American Express Travelers Cheques. Second PrizeSix-day Maine
Windjammer Cruise for two, courtesy North End Shipyard Schooners (+1 800 648 4544),
including round-trip transportation on American Airlines and U.S.$500 in American
Express Travelers Cheques. Third PrizeSix-day Grand Canyon Raft Trip for two,
courtesy Western River Expeditions (+1 800 453 7450), including round-trip
transportation on American Airlines and U.S.$500 in American Express Travelers Cheques.
Merit Awards (5)Canon EOS Rebel G 35mm camera with 35-80mm zoom lens
(list price U.S.$420). Honorable Mentions (25)U.S.$100 cash.
RESTRICTIONS: Some restrictions on travel apply. You must own all rights to
any photographs entered in this contest. It is the responsibility of the contestant
to ensure that publication of the photographs by
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER
raises no legal claims. Winners agree to allow the National Geographic Society to
publish their photographs in print or electronic form in a future issue or issues of
TRAVELER or related Society product
and to use the pictures for advertising and promotional purposes without further payment.
LIMITATION ON LIABILITY: While every effort will be made to return submissions
in their original condition, the National Geographic Society will not be responsible
for the loss of, or damage to, any submitted photographs.
GENERAL AGREEMENT: Submission of an entry to the contest automatically
constitutes the contestants acceptance of all conditions set forth in the
above rules. Entries not complying with the above rules will be disqualified.
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