Participation is open to all amateur and professional photographers regardless of nationality.

‘La Ilusión’ (Illusion)

The Real Académia Española gives two definitions for the word ‘ilusión’ in Spanish:

• Concept, image or representation without true reality, suggested by the imagination or caused by deception of the senses..
• Hope whose fulfilment seems particularly attractive

Under these two definitions, the contest aims for the photographer to delve into the deep into meaning of this word in any of its aspects. Seeing illusion as a positive engine that drives, cheers… or as something devoid of reality, a deception, a “trompe l’oeil” for the understanding of those who observe the image.

The contest will consist of three categories:

• – Black and white
• – Color
• – Artificial Intelligence (Images created using Artificial Intelligence)

A maximum of 4 photographs per category may be submitted. The technique will be totally free, except for the restrictions established by the CEF regulations for each of the themes.

The same photograph may not be submitted in different categories. Authors who do not comply with all the conditions of participation and/or have not paid the entry fee will not be evaluated by the Jury.

All images in sections A and B will be of photographic origin. Works made using Artificial Intelligence will only be admitted in category C. The organization may request the raw files of the photographs used.

Only digital files will be accepted. The images will be in jpg format, with a maximum size of 3000 x 2000, with a resolution of 254 pixels, not exceeding 2 MB. The color space recommended is SRGB.

The winning photographs will remain the property of the Asociación Fotográfica Aula Fotográfica UFV for its photo library. The association reserves the right to reproduce them freely for (catalogs, posters, press, reports, etc. …..), without profit and always citing the name of the author. The contestants certify the authorship of their works and are fully responsible for the absence of third party rights, as well as any claim for image rights, of the works submitted.

In order to participate in the contest, the image submitted must be related and be a reflection of the named theme. Images that do not meet the technical, thematic and participation requirements will be automatically rejected.

To participate in the contest, sign up by sending an email to simufv@ufv.es with the subject “Photography Contest”. You will then be provided with a link to Dropbox to send your images to. Images must have a title, date and place where it was taken. A maximum of 4 images per category may be submitted. The name and surname of the contestant must be provided in the email. The winner will be notified personally via email.

Failure to respond within a maximum period of 7 days, implies the waiver of the prize.

In any case, the Universidad Francisco de Vitoria reserves the right to disregard any images that, even if they are among the selected ones, are considered not to meet the quality requirements.

The contestants accept that, once the contest is over, the images submitted will be used by the Universidad Francisco de Vitoria for the diffusion of different activities/events, without ceding the authorship but ceding the image rights.

The files of the images will be identified only with the title of the work. A brief biography of the participants must be submitted.

The subject matter of the images submitted to the contest must refer to the concept of illusion in all its meanings and encourage the viewer to reflect on this theme, but with an artistic quality.

The organization reserves the right to eliminate all images that do not meet this requirement.

By uploading the image, the participant guarantees that the photograph is his/her intellectual property, taking sole responsibility for it.

The organization will also discard images that constitute or raise suspicion of being a photographic montage. Changes in the adjustments of contrasts, saturation, levels, etc., are allowed.

In the event that people appear in the image, the participant guarantees that he/she has the express consent of the people portrayed in the image submitted to the contest. The responsibilities that may arise from such image will be solely and exclusively for the participant who has uploaded it to the space reserved for the contest, being the organization exempt from any liability.

In the same way, the images that illustrate interior spaces will have the corresponding authorization.

The Francisco de Vitoria University may at any time request the authorization of third parties appearing in their images.

The organization reserves the right to discard any images that are offensive or that show any type of discrimination.

The participation fee will be €20, regardless of the number of photographs submitted. Payment will be made by platform, whose link will be provided once the pre-registration is completed.

• Canon/UFV Prize – Canon photographic printer and CEF Gold Medal and 250 Euros, to the best photograph.
• B/W Section: CEF Gold Medal and 250 Euros
• Color Section: CEF Gold Medal and 250 Euros
• AI Section: UFV Diploma and 250 Euros*

The cash prize will be subject to current tax legislation, applying the legally established withholdings.

*The AI categpry is not recognized in the regulations for prizes/awards and distinctions awarded by the CEF.